US sees record new COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations in 'critical moment' of pandemic
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Texas high school opens grocery store for students, families — and it accepts good deeds as payment
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
Federal Way scrambling to help local restaurants in wake of new Covid restrictions
The city of Federal Way is scrambling to help local restaurants survive in the wake of new state restrictions.
The city of Federal Way is scrambling to help local restaurants survive in the wake of new state restrictions.
Isolated for months, island crew sees pandemic for 1st time
Just as the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold, in February, four people set sail for one of the most remote places on Earth — a small camp on Kure Atoll, at the edge of the uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Just as the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold, in February, four people set sail for one of the most remote places on Earth — a small camp on Kure Atoll, at the edge of the uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Rudy Giuliani’s son, a White House aide, tests positive for COVID-19
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
U.S.-Canadian border closure extended through Dec. 21
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
Newsom imposes curfew on most of California as COVID-19 cases surge
California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.
California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.
Local vaccine trial participants call for renewed patience ahead of the holidays
Western Washington has had a hand in fast-tracking a coronavirus vaccine.
Western Washington has had a hand in fast-tracking a coronavirus vaccine.
Tacoma nurse who caught COVID-19 at work returns after virus nearly kills husband
A nurse at Tacoma General Hospital has spent the past seven months recovering from COVID-19.
A nurse at Tacoma General Hospital has spent the past seven months recovering from COVID-19.
People consider changing Thanksgiving plans due to surge in COVID-19 cases
As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket across the country, some folks are considering changing their Thanksgiving plans. The Centers for Disease Control says in the last seven days, there have been more than a million reported cases of COVID-19.
As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket across the country, some folks are considering changing their Thanksgiving plans. The Centers for Disease Control says in the last seven days, there have been more than a million reported cases of COVID-19.
Washington state reports nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths
The Washington state Department of Health reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths Thursday while health officials and doctors continued to urge people not to have people over for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Washington state Department of Health reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths Thursday while health officials and doctors continued to urge people not to have people over for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Second patient dies, 5 more infected after COVID-19 outbreak in Auburn hospital unit
Five more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 and a second patient has died after an outbreak on a fourth-floor unit of MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. In all, fourteen patients and 12 staff members have tested positive.
Five more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 and a second patient has died after an outbreak on a fourth-floor unit of MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. In all, fourteen patients and 12 staff members have tested positive.
Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
Netflix's 'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment, improper handling of animals
The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Inslee asked to rethink Washington restaurant restrictions
A group of Democratic lawmakers and a hospitality association want Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee to reconsider his four-week ban on indoor dining that took effect this week.
A group of Democratic lawmakers and a hospitality association want Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee to reconsider his four-week ban on indoor dining that took effect this week.
Getting tested for COVID-19 for the holidays? In Washington, it’s straining the system
It’s a demand for COVID-19 testing that health officials say they’ve never before seen and while there is a surge in positive COVID-19 cases, many say the surge in people seeking testing is from those hoping to get a clean bill of health before the holidays.
It’s a demand for COVID-19 testing that health officials say they’ve never before seen and while there is a surge in positive COVID-19 cases, many say the surge in people seeking testing is from those hoping to get a clean bill of health before the holidays.
More than 900 of Mayo Clinic’s staff sickened with COVID-19
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
Washington public health officers under stress from COVID-19 pandemic
Vacancies for public health officials are growing, with spots open in Yakima, Walla Walla, Spokane, Whatcom, Lewis, Mason, Chelan-Douglas and Okanogan counties.
Vacancies for public health officials are growing, with spots open in Yakima, Walla Walla, Spokane, Whatcom, Lewis, Mason, Chelan-Douglas and Okanogan counties.
‘URGENT ALERT’: CDC urges mask use, social distancing ‘NOW’ amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.