Fraudulent Unemployment Claims On The Rise![]() On a nationwide level, including in Washington State, there have been many reports that scammers are fraudulently applying for COVID-19 unemployment compensation. In addition, reports are surfacing of fake sites being set up to steal claimants' personal information. Employment Security would never request personal information, such as an individual’s Social Security number, outside of the ESD secure internet site. If you become aware of or suspect you have been a victim of unemployment fraud..Report it to ESD through one of the following methods:
Once you notify ESD of the fraudulent claim using one of the methods listed, ESD will respond with next steps. If you become aware of or suspect you have been a victim of identity theft... It is recommended that you file a report with your local law enforcement. You can further report suspected employment-related fraud to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), information is available at their website: https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/employment-related-identity-theft
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Read the full news release below. NEWS RELEASEDrop in vaccination leaves children vulnerable to other diseasesCamp Murray, WA — Immunization rates among children appear to be dropping during the COVID-19 pandemic. This leaves children and communities at risk. Providers in Washington’s Childhood Vaccine Program reported they administered 30 percent fewer vaccines to 0-18 year olds in March of this year compared with the same month in previous years. In April, preliminarily we are seeing a 42 percent decrease, but that number may change as April data continue to be reported. The amount of vaccine ordered by providers in March also fell both in Washington state and nationwide. “We are concerned that babies and kids aren’t getting all the vaccines they need to protect them,” said Dr. Kathy Lofy, state health officer at the Washington State Department of Health. “Decreasing vaccinations increases the risk that we could see an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease.” Parents and guardians should make an appointment right away for any immunizations their child has missed. Parents may be nervous about going in to a clinic. But health care providers are making clinics safe for families to visit. “Now is the time to catch up. Talk to your doctor, nurse, or clinic about ways you can get vaccinated,” Lofy said. The department and the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage providers to ask any patients who have missed well-child visits or are behind on vaccinations to come in. Prioritize care and vaccination of infants and young children 0 to 24 months of age, followed by children age 4 to 6 years. Find more guidance for providers. For more information on COVID-19, visit the Department of Health’s website or call 1-800-525-0127. You can also text the word “coronavirus” to 211-211 to receive information and updates on your phone wherever you are. Every day we are learning more about the disease caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to care for people during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. As we learn more, recommendations may change, but this is what we know now. Having COVID-19 during pregnancy
LABOR & BIRTH with suspected or confirmed COVID-19If you have COVID-19, talk with your healthcare provider about what will happen during labor, delivery and postpartum. After your baby is born, it is possible for your baby to get sick with COVID-19. Discuss your options with your healthcare team and make a decisions that feels right to you. Your provider may recommend one of the following: You and your baby stay in the |
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