COVID-19 Information & Statistics

City of Des Moines Comprehensive COVID-19 Plan

Public Health-Seattle & King County – 206-477-3977
For King County residents who believe they have been exposed to COVID-19, or for healthcare providers with COVID-19 questions. This helpline is open daily from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and operators are able to connect with a third-party interpreter.

Washington State Department of Health – 800-525-0127
For general questions about how the virus is spread and what to do if you have symptoms. This helpline is open daily from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

UPDATED NUMBERS
COVID 19 Cases: Tested Positive

World 254,859,534, up 557,002 since last update
United States 48,072,898, up 153,271 since last update
WA State 757,368, up 4,028 since last update
King County 169,921, up 204 since last update

DEATHS
World 5,126,606, up 7,797 since last update
United States 784,779, up 1,204 since last update
WA State 9,036, up 55 since last update
King County 2,057, up 3 since last update

King County Mask Directive

KING COUNTY DASH BOARD for 98198 and Des Moines
Des Moines: 3,803, up 7 since last update; Deaths 51, up 0 since last update

New information and follow-up guidance about COVID-19 is continually evolving. Here are some additional websites you should check frequently to help you stay informed:

Washington State Department of Health Coronavirus Website

Public Health Seattle and King County Coronavirus Disease

Public Health Seattle and King County Health Blog

Vaccine Location Link

To Find your Phase

CVS Pharmacy Plan

PHSKC COVID Vaccine Dashboard

CDC: Fully vaccinated people do not need to quarantine if exposed to COVID.
Restrictions: 14 days following 2nd vaccination
Currently only for 90 days following second vaccination but could be extended.

Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

COVID-19 Testing Locations
The following locations provide free COVID-19 testing – regardless of immigration or insurance status. They are open to anyone who cannot access a COVID-19 test through their regular healthcare provider.

Daily COVID-19 outbreak summary
This link provides the most up to date information on COVID-19 for King County:

Key indicators of COVID-19 activity in King County
This dashboard provides a snapshot of several useful indicators, or measures, related to COVID-19 activity in our community and its impact on our health and our hospitals. These indicators, along with many other data, are key considerations for reviewing current restrictions on activity, recommendations and precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The indicators help determine if current actions are adequate, need to be strengthened, or might be carefully relaxed.