Fauci compares COVID-19 pandemic to 1918 flu, says history is ‘repeating itself’

The nation surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases earlier this week and has recorded more than 240,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Ivy League cancels winter sports amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic

The Ivy League Council of Presidents announced Thursday that it will cancel winter sports for the 2020-21 season as well as fall sports that were set to start in the spring of 2021.

Holiday plans? Map shows real-time COVID-19 risk for gatherings, by county

A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.

Cruise ship ends Caribbean voyage early due to COVID-19

The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.

Indoor soccer league put on pause due to Covid-19

Covid-19 cases are surging in Western Washington and some businesses are pushing pause. That includes an indoor soccer league for adults in Mill Creek run by Arena Sports.

Options for staying safe during Thanksgiving

With about two weeks before Thanksgiving, officials are  offering options and suggestion on how to stay safe this year.

‘Partially protected’: Urgent care workers claim lack of COVID-19 PPE

Employees at urgent care clinics across Puget Sound claim they are still not getting proper personal protective equipment to test and treat COVID-19 patients more than nine months into the pandemic. 

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial

A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

New round of $10,000 grants for Seattle small businesses

Seattle small businesses affected by COVID-19 can apply for a new round of $10,000 grants from the city through the end of November.

State Fair hosting drive-thru holiday celebration

The Washington State Fair is hosting a drive-thru holiday celebration at the fairgrounds this year so the Puget Sound region can still find holiday cheer, despite so many local traditions being canceled because of Covid-19. 

Bremerton hospital sees another coronavirus outbreak

The outbreak has been linked to a patient who first tested negative and then tested positive on November 3rd, hospital officials said.

The Turkey Trot must go on

Due to the pandemic, the 14th annual trot will be a virtual event with people able to participate any time of day in Seattle or anywhere they choose.

Lake Stevens woman giving thanks for a friend's generosity before the holiday

This upcoming Thanksgiving is going to look very different for families who are social distancing and limiting travel, and more than two weeks before the holiday state health officials are urging families to keep celebrations within the household.

Patient dies after exposure to COVID-19 patient in Auburn hospital

Eight patients and five workers at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center have tested positive for COVID-19 after being exposed to a patient who tested positive in the facility. One of the patients who was exposed has died.

Officials warn of COVID-19 acceleration ahead of holidays

Health officials in Washington on Tuesday warned of a continued spike in coronavirus cases across the state, and pleaded with the public to take the pandemic more seriously, wear facial coverings and limit their social interactions so additional restrictions don’t need to be imposed heading into the holidays.