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Dr. Chris Spitters, Health Officer Snohomish Health District
September 29, 2020
Coffee Chat with Economic Alliance Snohomish County
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Hospitalization Data
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Snohomish County COVID-19 Hospitalizations by Date
Mean: 31.4; Median: 27; Range 16-67
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Cases by Age and Date
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Number of COVID-19 Cases by Report Date and Age Group
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Cases by Age Over Time
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Snohomish County COVID-19 Case Rates per 100,000 by Age Group
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Local COVID Outbreaks• 153 total outbreaks
– LTCF: 55 (558 cases)– Other healthcare: 7 (32 cases)– Employment: 85 (357)– Community-based: 4 (159 cases)– Corrections: 2 (75 cases)
• 1,116 (15%) of 7,605 total cases (09/18/2020)
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Be Prepared and Plan Ahead• Register at www.snohd.org/EmployerNotifications
• Have a COVID Safety Plan and site supervisor(s)
• Know what industry requirements are in place
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When Cases Happen at Work• Answer calls and emails from the Health District
promptly.
• If any employee notifies you first, you can email [email protected] or call 425.339.5278
• Encourage close contacts to get tested 4-6 days after possible exposure.
• Ensure confirmed cases and close contacts remain home the entire time.
• Support employees with time off and point them to resources – see https://esd.wa.gov/about-employeesand www.doh.wa.gov/Coronavirus/Workplace
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Determining Close ContactsAnyone who:
• Was within 6 feet of the positive employee for 15 or more minutes;
• frequently shares tools or equipment that are not sanitized between users or with ungloved hands; or
• carpools to and from the worksite.
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What to Do After Test ResultsEnsure confirmed cases and close
contacts remain home the entire time.
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contact information For more info, please contact:
Heather Thomas Public & Government Affairs Manager [email protected]
Thank you