King County Public Health

Respiratory virus infections are on the rise, along with high numbers of viruses that haven't been seen since before the pandemic.

Children’s hospitals in the Pacific Northwest are struggling to maintain enough space for their young patients. Some report being over capacity, amid increasing strain due to a surge in respiratory illness and hospitalizations.

Health officials in Washington's most populous county are urging people to get the new COVID-19 booster. Public Health – Seattle & King County's health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin said in a briefing Tuesday that even people who have had a booster shot should get all recommended doses for maximum protection.

Cases of monkeypox have been dropping both here locally and around the country. It's welcome news, but public health officials say we can't predict the future. King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin thinks the drop is a good sign, if not a complete picture.

For weeks, public health officials have been sending the same message: confirmed COVID-19 cases are rising quickly in many parts of Washington state, and…

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Two deaths of cardiac patients at the University of Washington Medical Center have now been linked to the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease.…