Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
US economic recovery could stall out if Congress doesn't pass more coronavirus aid, experts warn
If Congress does not cut a deal and pass legislation before Nov. 3, some have warned that it's unlikely lawmakers pass a bill during the lame-duck session -- imperiling aid for months.
If Congress does not cut a deal and pass legislation before Nov. 3, some have warned that it's unlikely lawmakers pass a bill during the lame-duck session -- imperiling aid for months.
Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
Tips and options for how to creatively and safely celebrate Halloween
Halloween is less than a week away, and while the pandemic has made celebrating the night difficult, there are other ways families can enjoy the holiday.
Halloween is less than a week away, and while the pandemic has made celebrating the night difficult, there are other ways families can enjoy the holiday.
Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
FDA allows AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial to resume in US
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
Case investigators looking ahead to the holidays as we move into a fall surge
State health officials announced Covid-19 cases soared past 100,000 in Washington State Thursday.
State health officials announced Covid-19 cases soared past 100,000 in Washington State Thursday.
Washington passes 100,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases
State data shows the number of people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington has surpassed 100,000.
State data shows the number of people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington has surpassed 100,000.
Gap Inc. to shutter 350 stores by 2024 in plan to exit malls
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FTC reports surge of social media scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
Seahawks won't allow fans for Nov. 1 home game against 49ers
The Seahawks will not allow fans at CenturyLink Field when they take on the 49ers Nov. 1.
The Seahawks will not allow fans at CenturyLink Field when they take on the 49ers Nov. 1.
DOH unveils plan to distribute COVID vaccine
We’re seeing a big step in what medical professionals say is crucial to fight this pandemic and slowly get us back to life as knew it.
We’re seeing a big step in what medical professionals say is crucial to fight this pandemic and slowly get us back to life as knew it.
City of Tacoma creating database to help local businesses
The City of Tacoma is working to create a new way to help its local businesses reach customers directly during the pandemic.
The City of Tacoma is working to create a new way to help its local businesses reach customers directly during the pandemic.
Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
Regional hospitals nearly full capacity, may transfer patients to Seattle and Portland
Regional hospitals are in a pinnacle moment during the fight against the coronavirus, in particular, a Couer D'Alene, Idaho hospital that has reached full capacity.
Regional hospitals are in a pinnacle moment during the fight against the coronavirus, in particular, a Couer D'Alene, Idaho hospital that has reached full capacity.
Washington state submits COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan to CDC
Health officials in Washington state said Wednesday they had submitted an interim COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan to the federal government.
Health officials in Washington state said Wednesday they had submitted an interim COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan to the federal government.
Health officials submit state's vaccination distribution plan
The vaccine will be offered in a phased approach, with essential and health care workers likely getting priority.
The vaccine will be offered in a phased approach, with essential and health care workers likely getting priority.
Western Washington entering 'fall surge' as state reports rapid increase in COVID-19 cases
The battle to contain COVID-19 is entering a new season and health officials are concerned that a predicted fall surge in cases has already arrived.
The battle to contain COVID-19 is entering a new season and health officials are concerned that a predicted fall surge in cases has already arrived.
Struggles continue for the jobless as they wait for stimulus deal
A struggling family of four in Tacoma fear they will be on the streets if a stimulus deal isn't passed soon."If something doesn't happen with the stimulus, me and my wife and kids will be homeless," said Willie Petersen.Petersen and his wife worked in the food industry and lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic and has been struggling since March.
A struggling family of four in Tacoma fear they will be on the streets if a stimulus deal isn't passed soon."If something doesn't happen with the stimulus, me and my wife and kids will be homeless," said Willie Petersen.Petersen and his wife worked in the food industry and lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic and has been struggling since March.
Washington state issues more COVID-19 restrictions for colleges
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee will now require colleges and universities to provide quarantine facilities for all students if they are exposed to COVID-19.
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee will now require colleges and universities to provide quarantine facilities for all students if they are exposed to COVID-19.