UpdatedFri, Jan 15, 2021 at 10:44 pm PT
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Pharmacists prepare doses of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to a press conference at the Life Care Center of Kirkland on Dec. 28, 2020 in Kirkland, Wash. (Karen Ducey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE — The coronavirus situation in King County has worsened since the holidays, renewing public health concerns and fears that a more infectious strain could soon inflame an already troubling trajectory.
"Our COVID-19 rollercoaster ride continues with ups and downs, but we continue to see high levels of COVID-19 transmission and high levels of risk in our community," said Dr. Jeff Duchin, health officer for King County. "This increased number of COVID-19 cases reflects activities people engaged in during the Christmas and New Year's holidays, including travel, family and social gatherings, and the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in workplaces and other locations across the region."