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Journal staff news@masoncounty.com Health experts braced for Thanks- giving gatherings to lend to height- ened COVID-19 transmission across the nation. Between Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, Mason County Public Health reported an overall increase of 81 cases of COV- ID-19 — the highest levels of trans- NONPBOFIT District offers 50 free tree plantings The Mason Conservation District is giving away live tree plantings to the first 50 people who email www.masoncd.org/urbantree. mission affecting 20—39 year olds which make up nearly 36% of new cases. V Mason County is currently a rate of about 220 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people. This is about 30 more cases per 100,000 than neighboring Kitsap County, and 110 more than Jefferson County. According to the Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention, the Goldsborough and Shelton creeks. Jan. 31 is the deadline to apply. The trees must be planted by Feb. 28. The giveaway is part of the Urban Tree Program to promote tree plantings in the city to help reduce stormwater flows and decrease pollution entering Olympic College Shelton offers writing course Olympic College Shelton is offering an online creative writing course via Zoom for beginners and experienced writers. . Instructor Carolyn Maddux’s course includes exercises and the op- Em HEALTHCARE We specialize in Shari-term rehab, long-Term care and respite care. We're here to help. All COVlD—l9 Protocols in Place '.Prem I MANAGEMENT l5'3ilolins Court, Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-2575 v Fox (360) 427-2563 / http://wwwshellonheullhandrehab.c0m/ portunity for students to participate. The course description and registra- tion are at www.campusCEnet/Olym- pic. The course is from 7 to 9 pm. Wednesdays from Jan. 27 to Feb. 24. Maddux has been teaching creative writing for 30 years at Olympic Col- lege Shelton. She was also a reporter and editor for the Shelton-Mason County Journal. Maddux recently fin- ished her first murder mystery novel. For more information, call 360- runny“ Res Church webinar to help survive holidays Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton offers a free online webinar to help learn to cope with losses Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page A—9 incubation period for COVID-19 is “thought to extend to 14 days” but the median time from exposure to devel- oping symptoms is 4-5 days. One study published in Annals of Internal Medicine reported that “97.5% of people with COVID-19 who have symptoms will do so within 11.5 days of SARS-CoV—Z infection.” - According to the state Department of Health website on average PCR COVIDtransmission on the rise in Mason County tests take several days to produce re- sults. The most effective way to pre- vent the spread of the virus is wear a mask, maintain at least six feet of social distance and stay home when sick. I Mason County Public Health man- ager Lydia Buchheit, did not return requests for comment by the Jour— nal’s deadline. called “Surviving the Holidays.” , The one-hour video can be accessed in the com— fort of your home, using computer tablets or smart 432-5400 or email sheltoncampus@ olympic.edu. Shelton schools survey on health care‘clinics The Shelton School District seeks comments from. residents as it ex- plores the possibility of placing a health care clinic on school grounds. WL phones. It offers practical tips to help navigate the holiday season While mending a broken heart. For more information or to register for the free seminar, contact Pastor Terry Oliver at 253-732- 1869 or terryo@hcc.net, or the church office at 360- 426-8611 or www.faithshelton.org. I Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks The clinics, called school-based health care centers, increase student access to health care services such as routine wellness visits, sports physi- cals, mental health care, sick visits and prescription medication. A survey on the proposal takes about 10 minutes. Responses will be accepted until Dec. 18. The survey is at plu.azl.qualtrics. com/jfe/form/SV_82rV6Br4chqG9v. I Compiled by reporter Gordon Weeks $1,000 - $5,000CA5H! It’s going to be a holiday to remember at the Red Wind!