News Flash

King County has confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, including two men in their 20s with unknown exposure hospitalized at Swedish Issaquah. 

The vast majority of the illnesses around the world are mild, with fever and cough. A much smaller percentage of cases are severe and involve pneumonia, particularly in elderly people and people with underlying medical conditions.

It’s important that everyone take steps to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus. 

Here in Issaquah, we’re coordinating closely with Public Health — Seattle & King County and our first responders to help keep our community prepared. The teams at our recreation centers (Issaquah Community Center, Senior Center and Julius Boehm Pool) are disinfecting our common spaces, front counters and door handles throughout the day, per recommendations from health officials.

• Prepare now: Help reduce the number of illnesses and negative effects that could occur in our community.
  
  
• Travel and illness: People who are traveling should be aware of the impacted countries, and if they become ill after traveling, call a doctor or hospital.
  
  
• Discrimination based on ethnicity or ancestry will make the situation worse. Having Chinese ancestry – or any other ancestry – does not make a person more vulnerable to this illness. Coronavirus doesn’t recognize race, nationality nor ethnicity.
  
  
• Additional updates are available from Public Health — Seattle & King County, federal CDC and Washington State Department of Health.

When to Seek Medical Evaluation and Advice

• If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, call your healthcare provider. Isolate yourself and wear a mask before leaving the house. Do not go to the emergency room. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs.
• If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

Call Centers

• If you are in King County and believe you were exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19, or if you’re a healthcare provider with questions about COVID-19, contact Public Health — Seattle & King County’s call center: 206-477-3977. The call center will be open daily from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 
• For general questions about COVID-19 or Washington State’s response, call the Washington State Novel Coronavirus Call Center at 800-525-0127.

Mayor’s Message

• Read Mayor Mary Lou Pauly’s message to the community.

Fact Sheets

• Novel Coronavirus (English)

• 新型冠状病毒 (Chinese, Simplified)

• 新型冠狀病毒 (Chinese, Traditional)

• 신종코로나바이러스 (Korean)

• Новый штамм коронавируса (Russian)

• Nuevo coronavirus (Spanish)

• Vi-rút Corona Mới (Vietnamese)