CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION AND HELP
Along with fear and uncertainty, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is spawning a plethora of rumors and misinformation. KBTC is here to point you toward credible sources of information during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, please remember to wash your hands, avoid contact with others (stay at least six feet away), stay at home if you are sick, and contact a medical professional to get tested if you have symptoms.
Seniors citizens are hit hardest by COVID-19, so click HERE for news and information specifically relating to the elder population.
For a detailed interactive map of domestic and international infections from Johns Hopkins University, click HERE.
Click HERE for the latest information from the Washington DSHS
The latest information for the World Health Organization click HERE
Resources for kids, teachers, and parents https://www.kbtckids.org/schoolsout
COVID-19 Business resources from Pacific Northwest Economic Region. http://www.pnwer.org
Northwest Now: Coronavirus - March 20
Battling pandemic in Western Washington
Governor Supplies Comments
Washington Governor Jay Inslee urges more help with medical supplies.
WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH WEBSITES:
For the latest information on infections in your county and where to get help click on the links provided below:
CORONAVIRUS FACT VS. FICTION
In the interest of keeping you properly informed, we ask that you click HERE to get the facts about COVID-19 from the Centers For Disease Control.
BE AWARE OF SCAMS AND PRICE GOUGING IN RELATION TO CORONAVIRUS
Unfortunately, scammers are actively trying to trick consumers out of money and personal information. Price gouging has also proven to be an issue. To learn more about scams and report price gougers, use the links below:
SCAMS TO BE AWARE OF AND HOW TO REPORT THEM:
CLICK HERE FOR THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WEBSITE
REPORT PRICE GOUGING:
CLICK HERE FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITE
COVID-19 and the Red Cross
Tom Layson sits down with Colin Downey a Red Cross spokesperson.
Coronavirus Sound Transit Response
A quick look at how Sound Transit is dealing with COVID-19
Coronavirus Volunteers
Kindness can spread faster than Coronavirus
Commuting Vs. Telecommuting
A discussion with Seattle Times Transportation Columnist Mike Lindblom about telecommuting
First Pierce County Town Hall
Highlights from the first Pierce County Town Hall on Coronavirus
Northwest Now Coronavirus - March 20
Battling pandemic in Western Washington
Coronavirus and Small Businesses
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 and mandatory closures how can a small business survive?
Derek Kilmer Coronaviurs Interview
A discussion about the virus, bipartisan cooperation and what is being don for workers
COVID-19 and the Financial Opportunities
Tom Layson sits down with Brad Berger about the Financial opportunities of COVID-19