Along with fear and uncertainty, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is spawning a plethora of rumors and misinformation. KBTC is here to point you toward credible sources of information during this difficult time. And while vaccines are being rapidly distributed to most Washingtonians over the age of 5, we still need to keep some safety measures in mind as this pandemic is not over. 

Meanwhile,  stay at home if you are sick, and contact a medical professional to get tested if you have symptoms. If you are out and about please be safe and wear a mask where necessary. 

As we head into the Fall  of 2022,  vaccines and their boosters may be here, and mask mandates and COVID restrictions are ending, but we still must be cautious to help stop the spread of COVID-19, which is still a pandemic with the strong likelihood of a Summer surge. Together we will triumph over this pandemic and bring our pre-COVID routines back into our normal everyday lives. 

BREAKING (as of 9/7/2022) Governor Jay Inslee announced today that he is ending all remaining COVID mandates and restrictions for Washington State effective October 31st.  

Nearly three-quarters of the governor’s 85 COVID-19 emergency orders have already been lifted, and an additional 13 health care related orders will end Oct. 27. The remaining 10 orders to be lifted on Oct. 31, including the underlying state of emergency.

Where to get tested:

Click HERE for info from The Washington State Department of Health about COVID-19 testing.

Latest statistics Washington State statistics about COVID-19

Click HERE for the latest statistics from the state, and HERE for info from the World Health Organization and to see the COVID-19 Map  by Johns Hopkins University.

Unemployment Information

Click the link for information on unemployment benefits. https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19

Business resources

Click www.pnwer.org for business resources for the Pacific Northwest region regarding COVID-19

Vaccine/Community Health Volunteer Washington Coronavirus Response

Volunteer or donate to the United Way of Tacoma and Pierce County

Donate much needed blood to through the American Red Cross

Donate or volunteer to help the homeless at the Tacoma Rescue Mission

Donate food or funds to Food Lifeline or The Emergency Food Network

Contact Pierce County for volunteer opportunities

For the latest information on infections in your county and where to get help click on the links provided below:

KING COUNTY

PIERCE COUNTY

SNOHOMISH COUNTY

KITSAP COUNTY

THURSTON COUNTY

LEWIS COUNTY

ISLAND COUNTY

SAN JUAN COUNTY

SKAGIT COUNTY

WHATCOM COUNTY

MASON COUNTY

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY

JEFFERSON COUNTY

CLALLAM COUNTY

DOUGLAS COUNTY

CHELAN COUNTY

PACIFIC COUNTY

KITTITAS COUNTY

CLARK COUNTY

Fact Vs. Fiction

The COVID-19 Vaccines are SAFE and EFFECTIVE, however there is a lot of very dangerous misinformation about these vaccines that if taken seriously, could put your safety and the safety those you love in serious danger.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE FACTS AND MYTHS ABOUT THE COVID VACCINES from the Centers For Disease Control and get vaccinated to protect you and those you love. 

In the interest of keeping you properly informed, we ask that you click HERE to get the facts and up-to-date information about COVID-19 from Johns Hopkins University. COVID-19 is real and it's dangerous.  The vaccines are our biggest weapon in defeating this virus and they're safe. Trust certified medical experts and science and tune out dangerous misinformation.

Unfortunately, scammers are actively trying to trick consumers out of money and personal information. Price gouging has also proven to be an issue. To learn more about scams and report price gougers, use the links below:

CLICK HERE FOR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WEBSITE

CLICK HERE FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITE