CORONAVIRUS: Sunday 7/19 roundup

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Today marks six months since the first COVID-`19 case in the U.S., which was also the first here in Western Washington, Here are tonight’s virus-crisis updates:

KING COUNTY’S NEWEST NUMBERS: First, the cumulative totals from the Public Health daily-summary dashboard:

*13,159 people have tested positive, up 168 from yesterday

*632 people have died, unchanged from yesterday

*1,803 people have been hospitalized, up 3 from yesterday

*242,860 people have been tested, up 4,653 from yesterday

One week ago, the totals were 11,945/604/1,693/207,497.

STATEWIDE NUMBERS: See them here.

WORLDWIDE NUMBERS: 14.4 million cases and more than 605,000 deaths – see the nation-by-nation breakdown here.

NEED FOOD? Free summer meals for kids/teens continue at various sites, including the Seattle Parks sites mapped here and the Seattle Public Schools meal sites listed/mapped here.

CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC: Thanks to Lynn Hall for the Sunday morning photo:

“String quartet performing at a home near Beach Drive,” she explains.

GOT SOMETHING TO REPORT? westseattleblog@gmail.com or 206-293-6302, text/voice – thank you!

Wsguy123 July 19, 2020 (10:08 pm)

Drove by Alki and Me Kwa Mooks around 7:30 tonight. Apparently were at phase 4 or 5. Could not believe the large groups of 15-20 sitting in circles just a few feet away at most. Or the crowds mingling, walking past each other with no masks. 🤦‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️

aa July 19, 2020 (11:07 pm)

I came here to report the same thing as wsguy. I drove along Alki this afternoon and I was shocked at what I observed. The majority of people I saw were not wearing masks, standing in lines too close together, Restaurants did not have seating spaced far enough apart. All very disheartening. Let’s not be surprised when WSBlog starts reporting about restaurants that had to close due to outbreaks.

Yup July 19, 2020 (11:12 pm)

I did the same about 9pm. Amazing how many people out and about, no masks, no distancing. Dukes was packed tables tight, many people at each table. Hope everyone liked stage 2, it wont be around long.

flimflam July 20, 2020 (7:58 pm)

seriously? after already being shut down by the health dept once? shame on duke’s, jeez.

Kathy July 19, 2020 (11:46 pm)

Alki is going to make Seattle another Florida if we don’t calm things down here. We might have to resort to shutting down Alki Ave to all but local traffic. If you are going to a business you can drive in, otherwise, no, it’s the only way to reduce the crowds on a sunny weekend. There are huge groups of people wandering around and definitely not social distancing. Supposedly responsible people think it’s fine to walk the sidewalks with no face covering because they are outside. But that just sends a message to the gathering crowds of visitors that it’s OK to be casual about social distancing and to not cover their faces.

Wseafiddler July 19, 2020 (11:51 pm)

Does anyone know who the musicians are?

Steph July 19, 2020 (11:56 pm)

My husband picked up Top Pot donuts this morning and they turned away 2 people without masks on. They seemed surprised he said. There were signs posted all over their windows/doors. People seriously are so self absorbed that they cant be bothered to read a sign, and respect their community. Hopefully this was eye opening for them as he said the line was very long. Thank you, Top Pot!

Chels July 20, 2020 (6:54 am)

I’m not sure where you guys have been all summer but I live on Alki across the street from the water and it’s been that busy at the beach since April

StoneBuddha July 20, 2020 (1:00 pm)

Ditto. The crowding is unfortunate, but not news. If anything the crowds ARE smaller than years past. I know parking has not nearly been as terrible for us, comparatively. I think at this point we should focus on what we can do as locals (not chasing after non-mask-wearing folks calling the murderers) to model the behaviors we want to see, and hold businesses accountable. Dukes is just silly at this point.

Machel Spence July 20, 2020 (7:06 am)

I’m not sure why this is all so shocking to all of you, I have been home with my family for 123 days now only shopping at 1:00 in the morning once a week to try and avoid contact with others & this virus to also protect others with zero capability to fight it off if they did get it. The scenes on Alki over the past few weeks has just been embarrassing and extremely irresponsible, barely anyone wears a mask, restaurants are packed with people. This society thinks it’s so well oiled and “civilized” but it’s just an illusion and behind that illusion will always be the truth….we are a species full of selfish, narcissistic, non science based consumers with a lack of compassion for other living things around us. We are a burden in this planet and act like 10 year-olds most of the time (actually, I’ll retract that…I teach 10 year-olds that are more intelligent than a lot of adults.) The maturity level both at Alki and all over the world right now especially here in the Americas is daunting at best, like I said when this started…we are entering idiocracy and it’s going to get very bad before it gets better.

anonyme July 20, 2020 (7:07 am)

It was only a matter of time before our species wiped itself out. It’s just too bad that the virus is non-selective, as the world (and the species) would be improved if covidiots were the first to go.

22blades July 20, 2020 (7:47 am)

As we speak, my fellow coworkers are being laid off. As we speak, loved ones are fearing for their lives in quarantine. As we speak, we marvel at people who choose not to listen: masks, distancing, driving on the low span, driving like no speed limits. The Coronavirus? We can manage if we choose to. Us? Seems like “NO”.Every other developed country has managed this pandemic. We can’t until we get on the same page.

Neighbor July 20, 2020 (9:16 am)

Just curious if anyone who witnessed Duke’s (or any other establishment) not adhering to capacity and distancing rules has reported it. Posting here won’t really influence change on their part or reduce the spread of the pandemic.

Yup July 20, 2020 (9:54 am)

Yes, Dukes was packed, tables tight together, some people with masks, some without. The ice cream place had many people in line, a very tight line, no distance at all. No masks at all either.Really sad
- Neighbor July 20, 2020 (11:54 am)
  
  To clarify- I meant has anyone reported it *to the authorities* so that someone can do something about it.
Anne July 20, 2020 (10:22 am)

Totally agree-see it -report it. Appreciate the posts here though-so we can be informed.

Delridge Resident July 20, 2020 (11:29 am)

What are the means for reporting businesses violating the mask/distance mandates? I recall they were listed in a WSB story but I’m having trouble finding it.

WSB July 20, 2020 (11:38 am)

Well, there was this three days ago
https://westseattleblog.com/2020/07/new-city-rule-to-help-enforce-state-mandated-business-requirements-aimed-at-covid-19-prevention/

There’s also the long-promoted coronavirus.wa.gov.
- Delridge Resident July 20, 2020 (12:02 pm)
  
  Thank you!!

Loretta July 20, 2020 (11:49 am)

Is west seattle the largest neighborhood by population in Seattle? ~80k?

Rb July 20, 2020 (11:54 am)

Another reason why Alki is so packed is because they closed all the venues for kids since March. Parents are trying to save what little they can of their kid’ sanity. Maybe if they opened up playgrounds or library services, or anything…

Zark00 July 20, 2020 (5:09 pm)

We cant open playground for what should be VERY obvious reasons. Covid doesnt care that our kids are bored.
- rb July 20, 2020 (8:52 pm)
  
  it’s not about being bored it is about mental health.
Stay well July 20, 2020 (8:12 pm)

I know this is a hard time on both parents and kids.

But maybe think of it this way, your kids would probably rather help keep you healthy and alive than play at the playground, etc. (even if they’re too young to understand that yet).

This is a time for creativity… teach kids to make things, fly kites, climb trees, build a tree house, learn about bugs, adopt a pet from a shelter…
- rb July 20, 2020 (8:50 pm)
  
  thank you for the positive and inspirational reply.
  - Stay well July 21, 2020 (10:37 am)
    
    :) Thank you for the receptive and kind reply.