Jon Manley: Coronavirus updates: Inslee discusses mental health resources for Washingtonians; Tacoma shelters face new challenges
News TribuneSep 18, 2020
Statewide totals from the illness caused by the coronavirus are at 81,198 cases and 2,031 deaths, up from 80,812 cases and 2,020 deaths Wednesday.
Twenty-four people with confirmed COVID-19 cases were admitted to
On
The test numbers reflect only polymerase chain reaction tests, which are administered while the virus is presumably still active in the body.
All counties in
Inslee talks about mental health resources for Washingtonians during disasters
Gov.
"The ongoing pandemic, the historic protests for change, the wildfires, the bad air quality, the loss of our loved ones -- people are fighting for their lives, their livelihoods and their homes," Inslee said during the virtual press conference. "It's a lot to take in, and that's tough."
He said it's normal not to feel OK and that it's important to look for signs and symptoms in ourselves and others that it's time to ask for help.
The state
People experiencing stress can call the Washington Listens support line at 833-681-0211.
Tacoma
"There's so many crises right now. There's ones on the horizon that aren't even thought of. We're always reacting to something," he said.
Paulson didn't realize until a few weeks prior to school starting that the Adams Street Family Campus would become an ad hoc school. Traditionally, the emergency shelter has focused on providing immediate needs like food, shelter and reducing the barriers that cause homelessness.
The shelter estimates between 60 to 70 school-aged children are residing at the campus.
Washington state COVID-19 guidance for weddings and funerals has been updated
Gov.
The guidance says receptions can resume with restrictions.
Both receptions and ceremonies are limited to 30 people or 25 percent of a venue's occupancy. The smaller os those two numbers applies.
Tables are limited to five people, and indoors they must seated by household.
Masks and social distancing are required.
"The host of the wedding service or funeral is strongly encouraged to keep a log of attendees, and to retain that log for at least two weeks," the guidance says. "If an outbreak occurs, this information may be critical for contact tracing to help save lives."
___
(c)2020 The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.)
Visit The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.) at www.TheNewsTribune.com
Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.