Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine shows promise, but don’t expect it in pharmacy anytime soon
The promise of an effective, safe COVID-19 vaccine brings hope, but the reality is it likely won’t be at your pharmacy or doctor’s office anytime soon.
The promise of an effective, safe COVID-19 vaccine brings hope, but the reality is it likely won’t be at your pharmacy or doctor’s office anytime soon.
Phizer sees COVID-19 vaccine trials success, local researchers' trails continues
Phizer announces positive effectiveness rates with vaccine trial testing. Local research centers continue their efforts to enroll volunteers in vaccine trial testing.
Phizer announces positive effectiveness rates with vaccine trial testing. Local research centers continue their efforts to enroll volunteers in vaccine trial testing.
Stocks surge on Wall Street on vaccine news, US election
Markets were already sharply higher on the U.S. election result when Pfizer announced that its vaccine may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.
Markets were already sharply higher on the U.S. election result when Pfizer announced that its vaccine may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.
Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
AP: Nursing home COVID-19 cases increase four-fold in surge states
An analysis of federal data from 20 states for The Associated Press finds that new weekly cases among residents rose nearly four-fold from the end of May to late October, from 1,083 to 4,274.
An analysis of federal data from 20 states for The Associated Press finds that new weekly cases among residents rose nearly four-fold from the end of May to late October, from 1,083 to 4,274.
Washington sets daily record in new cases of coronavirus
Washington set a daily record for new coronavirus cases, with 1,777 new confirmed cases announced Saturday, and the state Department of Health warned that COVID-19 cases are spreading in the Puget Sound region.
Washington set a daily record for new coronavirus cases, with 1,777 new confirmed cases announced Saturday, and the state Department of Health warned that COVID-19 cases are spreading in the Puget Sound region.
US reports over 120K new COVID-19 cases, breaking previous single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Health officials concerned over COVID-19 surge as weather gets cooler
As we head into the weekend with chilly temperatures, local health officials are on edge.
As we head into the weekend with chilly temperatures, local health officials are on edge.
Puget Sound homeless shelters expand, landlords challenge eviction moratorium
An eviction moratorium has already been extended, but when it lifts many renters worry where they will go without the protection.
An eviction moratorium has already been extended, but when it lifts many renters worry where they will go without the protection.
US COVID-19 cases surge past 100K for 3rd day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S. has recorded more than 100,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for a third consecutive day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The U.S. has recorded more than 100,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for a third consecutive day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
State Department of Health says COVID testing in schools being explored
It may be no surprise that testing in schools could help reduce the risk of transmitting COVID. Some of the biggest hang ups are figuring out how often kids would be tested, who would do it and how much it would cost.
It may be no surprise that testing in schools could help reduce the risk of transmitting COVID. Some of the biggest hang ups are figuring out how often kids would be tested, who would do it and how much it would cost.
Counties with overwhelming Trump votes had worst COVID-19 surges in US
Health officials across the nation are facing record numbers of new coronavirus cases.
Health officials across the nation are facing record numbers of new coronavirus cases.
US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
Pierce County hits record high number of reported COVID-19 cases
With the holiday season fast approaching, health officials across the state are getting increasingly worried about the spread of COVID-19.
With the holiday season fast approaching, health officials across the state are getting increasingly worried about the spread of COVID-19.
US surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time
The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.
The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.
Struggling businesses anxiously awaiting presidential election results
The nation is waiting anxiously for the presidential election results, especially struggling businesses, as there is a lot riding on their future during this unprecedented time.
The nation is waiting anxiously for the presidential election results, especially struggling businesses, as there is a lot riding on their future during this unprecedented time.
Coronavirus hospitalizations surge as COVID-19 pandemic shadows 2020 election
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
49 Seattle work-release facility residents have COVID-19
Over half the residents of a work-release facility in Seattle have tested positive for COVID-19.
Over half the residents of a work-release facility in Seattle have tested positive for COVID-19.
Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
Gambling company says time is running out and hundreds of jobs at stake if state rules do not change
Gambling companies are another industry trying to survive the economic impacts of COVID -19.
Gambling companies are another industry trying to survive the economic impacts of COVID -19.