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(Page last updated on April 2, 2020)

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Resources
for Individuals & Families


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Testing
(Available in the Seattle Area Only) This is being updated regularly by the Seattle Times.

How Is The Virus Spread?
Resource explains airborne vs. droplet transmission.
Here are the top 4 sources of credible sites for information you can share with patients / individuals:

  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

  • World Health Organization (WHO)

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital - Resource center with information and an interactive map to visualize and track reported cases of COVID-19 in real time.
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  • ​​National Association of County and City Health Officials - Assist in locating your local health department​.

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MAKE A PLAN
Now is the time to talk with your loved ones about end of life planning. We have members in our community who have developed materials to build skills:
  • Bannister Advisors - Toolkit (including planning for a Potential Hospital Stay).
  • Final Roadmap - Online tool to plan for what matters most.
  • Honoring Choices Pacific Northwest - Has easy information to guide you.
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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!
  • The Breath Space - Free online meditation is available (live and on-demand) from WASHAA Community Member Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, ND BCB BCB-HRV.

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GreyZone
List of resources related to COVID-19, including tools for mental health.
A Sacred Passing
A guide for helping someone die at home.

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DONATE TO OUR COMMUNITY

​All In Seattle

Charity to directly fund those most in need.

DONATE BLOOD

Blood Works NW
Blood donors are critical to make sure our blood supply is continuous.  Now is the time to schedule a donation to help make sure our supply stabilizes. 


FEED OUR HEALTH CARE WORKERS

Fund for Healthy Food

Help feed our hospital workers.
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SIGN UP TO BE POTENTIALLY TESTED

​Scan Public Health

You may be selected - each day a specific number of people in different demographics are selected to be tested for COVID-19.

Do you have a resource to share?  Please submit your suggestion to info@washaa.org.
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