Coronavirus cases surpass 60M worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.

Nearly 3,500 federal employees to be compensated for contracting COVID-19 at work

As of Nov. 16, the government agreed to pay injury compensation benefits to nearly 3,500 federal employees and has granted death benefits to survivors of 14 employees, a Department of Labor spokesperson told FOX TV Stations.

Rite Aid offering free COVID-19 tests, expands program to include teens

Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Washington nearing record highs

Health officials warned of dire consequences to the state’s health care system as COVID-19 hospitalizations approach all-time highs. 

With downtown Seattle 'a hollow shell,' businesses in need of holiday goodwill

“We have a downtown that really is just a hollow shell of itself,” Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said this week—a blunt assessment of the city’s reality during the pandemic.

Washington state officials mull loosening COVID restrictions for schools

Washington state health officials are considering changing the disease metrics that guide school district reopening decisions during the pandemic.

Petition growing to allow professional birth doula support at local hospital

Overlake Medical Center and Clinics in Bellevue is the latest hospital to add further restrictions to visitor policies, amid surging COVID-19 cases.

Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.

Puyallup Food Bank in need of donations; also seeking new warehouse

We’re just days away from Thanksgiving, and local food pantries say the number of families turning to them for help is surging. 

A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say

Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.

States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread

State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.

MultiCare healthcare workers strike, urging need for more PPEs, staff support

Healthcare workers with MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care went on strike Monday to bring awareness they say to a lack of proper protective equipment provided to staff and ongoing worker fatigue, as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Washington state.