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Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19
- How Can I Be Prepared For a COVID-19 Outbreak?
- Should I wear a mask?
- Are Jefferson County residents doing a good job on flattening the curve?
- How do I safely handle my groceries?
- Why can’t you tell me more about the cases or about the people being tested?
- What does close contact mean?
- People I know are feeling anxious and worried about COVID-19, is there any help for them?
- Why should people wear masks to prevent coronavirus infection?
- Do face masks protect the person wearing the mask?
- Why should I wear a mask that protects someone else but not me?
- What scientific evidence support the use of masks to prevent COVID-19?
- In general, has there been a lot of interest in getting the vaccine in Jefferson County?
- What good is a mask directive if there are not strict criminal penalties for violation of the directive?
- Is a public health directive to wear a mask in public a violation of an individual’s right to enjoy their personal freedom?
- What is the specific requirement for masking in Jefferson County?
- How does masking initiatives relate to Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Safe Start WA plan?
- Can people who have recovered from COVID-19 get it again? How long can the immunity last?
- Is there anything I can do to prepare my body for COVID-19?
- What does "outside your household" mean?
- How can I say no to a gathering without disrespecting my family?
- How will young adults know when it is their turn?
- How can I talk to my family about wanting to downsize or make our holiday gatherings virtual?
- How many people do you expect to have gotten inoculated by the end of 2020?
- What if I hold my gathering in a garage/yard/patio/deck?
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- WA State Department of Health: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus
- Health Insurance questions: https://www.insurance.wa.gov/health-insurance-and-coronavirus-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions
- National Alliance on Mental Illness COVID-19 Information and Resources: https://www.nami.org/getattachment/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2020/COVID-19-and-Mental-Illness-NAMI-Releases-Importan/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US
- King County FAQ’s: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/novel-coronavirus/FAQ.aspx