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An outbreak of E.coli that has affected residents across multiple counties in Washington state is possibly linked to fresh produce, said health officials.
As of Wednesday, there have been at least six E.coli cases across four Washington state counties, with three of those cases occurring in King County, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).
The cases range in age from 0-79, with two of the six confirmed cases occurring in the 10-19 age group. At least three people have been hospitalized as a result, and at least one person has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which health officials described as a serious complication of an E. coli infection that can lead to damage of the kidneys and other organs.
Here s what you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines in Washington state on Monday, May 10. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 4:29 PM PDT May 10, 2021
FDA expands Pfizer COVID vaccine authorization to ages 12-15
The FDA action will be followed by the advisory committee s meeting, currently set for Wednesday. A draft agenda posted online says a vote would happen early Wednesday afternoon. If the committee gives the OK, the vaccines can then be distributed.
When will a COVID vaccine be available for children under 12?
After the FDA expanded use of Pfizer s COVID-19 vaccine to those 12 and older, next up is testing whether the vaccine works for even younger children. Both Pfizer and Moderna have begun U.S. studies in children ages 6 months to 11 years. Those studies explore whether babies, preschoolers and elementary-age kids will need different doses than teens and adults. Gruber said Pfizer expects its first results sometime in the fall.
Will Washington keep flattening the COVID-19 curve? It s too early to tell, state says
Immunity is playing a bigger role in slowing the spread of the virus as vaccination increases, but transmission still on the rise, according to a state report. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 5:46 PM PDT May 8, 2021
The Washington State Department of Health reported this week that are signs in the most recent data that COVID-19 cases may be starting to flatten, but disease activity remains high.
The state said it was too soon to tell whether the flattening trend will continue.
“We are cautiously optimistic about a possible plateau in the most recent data, but we are still in a fourth wave and seeing a number of concerning signs. DOH will continue monitoring these trends closely,” said Acting State Health Officer Scott Lindquist, in a prepared statement. “No matter what, we all need to keep taking precautions like wearing masks and gathering outside. If yo
COVID-19 immunity increasing in Washington, but not quickly enough
April 23, 2021 11:36 AM Melissa Luck
Matt Rourke
OLYMPIA, Wash The Washington Department of Health says Washington is seeing increased immunity for COVID-19, but it’s not high enough to slow transmission of the virus in the state.
In a COVID update released Thursday, DOH says the R number in Washington is still over two. The R number reflects how many other people are infected by someone with COVID-19. Health experts have said since the pandemic began that the number needs to be below one to slow transmission enough to end the pandemic.