England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
Washington tops 1,000 virus cases for first time since July
State health officials reported more than 1,000 COVID-19 new cases Friday, the first time the number has surpassed 1,000 since mid-July.
State health officials reported more than 1,000 COVID-19 new cases Friday, the first time the number has surpassed 1,000 since mid-July.
US records highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since onset of pandemic
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. topped 9 million Friday.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. topped 9 million Friday.
Former employee says Olympia facility did 'everything right' trying to avoid COVID-19 outbreak
Thurston County Health Department officials said 45 of 60 residents at Garden Courte Memory Care in Olympia tested positive for the virus. Seven residents of the care facility died.
Thurston County Health Department officials said 45 of 60 residents at Garden Courte Memory Care in Olympia tested positive for the virus. Seven residents of the care facility died.
Taiwan marks 200 days without domestic COVID-19 infection
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Ballard community comes up with creative ways to safely pass out candy on Halloween
Halloween is not dead in Ballard and surrounding neighborhoods, but like many things during the coronavirus pandemic, trick-or-treating is going to look a lot different.
Halloween is not dead in Ballard and surrounding neighborhoods, but like many things during the coronavirus pandemic, trick-or-treating is going to look a lot different.
US surpasses 9 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S. still leads the globe in coronavirus cases and deaths amid a resurgence of new cases.
The U.S. still leads the globe in coronavirus cases and deaths amid a resurgence of new cases.
Dozens infected, seven dead after Covid outbreak at Olympia long-term care facility
Thurston County Public Health officials say an infected employee brought the virus into Garden Courte.
Thurston County Public Health officials say an infected employee brought the virus into Garden Courte.
As South King County deals with high positivity rate, Kent mom shares 'life or death' fight against COVID
A COVID-19 survivor talks about her 5-day stay at the hospital.
A COVID-19 survivor talks about her 5-day stay at the hospital.
Employees of Orting School District rally to get jobs back after mass furloughs
Tough financial decisions in the Orting School District have left dozens of paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians and more without a job.
Tough financial decisions in the Orting School District have left dozens of paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians and more without a job.
Snohomish County Covid-19 curve resembles the one seen in the first wave
Snohomish County is seeing 60-100 new Covid-19 cases a day, making the curve similar to the first wave.
Snohomish County is seeing 60-100 new Covid-19 cases a day, making the curve similar to the first wave.
Health Support Team offers training to build mental health resilience
Washington State Department of Health is training healthcare providers and first responders in mental health support, and now you can have the opportunity to learn some of these skills outlined in the Health Support Team (HST) program.
Washington State Department of Health is training healthcare providers and first responders in mental health support, and now you can have the opportunity to learn some of these skills outlined in the Health Support Team (HST) program.
Local restaurants accommodating outdoor dining in colder months
Salty's on Alki has found a way for guests to enjoy safe dining with a view, but not all restaurants are as fortunate.
Salty's on Alki has found a way for guests to enjoy safe dining with a view, but not all restaurants are as fortunate.
Jobless claims fall to 751,000, but new infections a threat
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March, but it’s still historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is forcing many employers to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March, but it’s still historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is forcing many employers to cut jobs.
Plans for Peninsula School District change once again
Less than a week after the Peninsula School District announced kindergarteners and first graders would have to return to distance learning, the district said today that those kids can stay in the classroom.
Less than a week after the Peninsula School District announced kindergarteners and first graders would have to return to distance learning, the district said today that those kids can stay in the classroom.
MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
COVID positivity rate about 4 times higher in South King County compared to rest of county
Health officials are particularly concerned about South King County where the positivity rates are about 4 times higher than the rest of the county.
Health officials are particularly concerned about South King County where the positivity rates are about 4 times higher than the rest of the county.
Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
Russia imposes mask mandate, Germany locks down amid rising COVID-19 infections
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Washington joins multi-state review pact on COVID-19 vaccine, Inslee says
Washington is among a handful of Western states that have joined California in a pact to independently review the safety and efficacy of any coronavirus vaccine that is ultimately approved by the FDA before any distribution occurs in those states, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday.
Washington is among a handful of Western states that have joined California in a pact to independently review the safety and efficacy of any coronavirus vaccine that is ultimately approved by the FDA before any distribution occurs in those states, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday.