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Tag: public health

Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee announces new restrictions relating to COVID-19 pandemic surge

by EditorNovember 15, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

Tips for a safe and fun Halloween from the WA State Department of Health

by EditorOctober 26, 2020November 1, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education

COVID-19 testing now available at Highline College 

by EditorAugust 18, 2020August 18, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

City of Des Moines giving out FREE cloth face masks Tuesday, Aug. 11

by EditorAugust 10, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Health & Wellness

Free Reusable Cloth Masks available for residents on Aug. 4 and Aug. 6

by EditorJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

King County to give away FREE face coverings in Federal Way on Tuesday, July 21

by EditorJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Wear a Mask: We Can’t Afford to Go Back’

by EditorJuly 16, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

VIDEO: South King Fire video highlights workers who protect our community

by EditorJuly 7, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

COVID-19 ‘Safe Start Kits’ will be available for small businesses starting Wednesday

by EditorJune 30, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Wearing face coverings will now be mandatory, starting this Friday, June 26

by EditorJune 23, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

FREE reusable Cloth Masks available in Des Moines starting Tuesday, June 23

by EditorJune 19, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

Health officials stress continued vigilance as limited reopening begins

by EditorJune 9, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

As part of ‘Phase 1.5,’ King County to immediately allow limited openings

by EditorJune 5, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Schools & Education, Sports

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, city suspending Camp KHAOS, other summer programs

by EditorMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

Starting today, all ‘strongly urged’ to wear face coverings; here are the details

by EditorMay 18, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Public Health recommends that even those with mild COVID-like symptoms be tested 

by EditorMay 13, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Residents directed to use face coverings in indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing difficult

by EditorMay 11, 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Health & Wellness

Due to COVID-19, Fireworks, Waterland Festival & other events have been cancelled

by EditorMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

All are invited to make, wear and donate masks through the #WAMaskChallenge

by EditorApril 30, 2020April 30, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Volunteer

Police & City staff help at Des Moines Area Food Bank; Volunteers needed

by EditorApril 24, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Social distancing slowing spread of COVID-19; officials stress importance of continued measures

by EditorApril 15, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fire, Health & Wellness

South King Fire designs disposable gown as alternative PPE; seeks production help

by EditorApril 6, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove: ‘Thank You to Essential Workers’

by EditorApril 3, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

City closes parking lots in Marina and Beach Park areas

by EditorApril 3, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Gov. Inslee pleas for help to make more Personal Protective Equipment

by EditorApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

You can still donate blood during time of crisis

by EditorMarch 30, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

New COVID-19 data map shows 0 deaths, 16 positive cases so far in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 26, 2020March 26, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Mayor Matt Pina releases updated statement on how city is dealing with COVID-19

by EditorMarch 25, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee issues ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order for all Washingtonians

by EditorMarch 23, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

In order to help ‘flatten the curve,’ City of Des Moines closes all playgrounds

by EditorMarch 23, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove releases update on COVID-19

by EditorMarch 20, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries and dental services

by EditorMarch 19, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Gov. Inslee announces relief for businesses, workers, renters & more in response to COVID-19

by EditorMarch 18, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness

Coronavirus testing tents are being set up at CVS Pharmacy in Burien

by EditorMarch 16, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

UPDATE: More details released on closings, state & local response to coronavirus outbreak

by EditorMarch 16, 2020

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