Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
Anxiety rises among COVID-19 survivors as Seattle man is confirmed to have caught virus twice
A Seattle man is likely feeling very lucky after officially surviving COVID-19 twice. His case is only the third case in the United States where doctors confirmed reinfection.
A Seattle man is likely feeling very lucky after officially surviving COVID-19 twice. His case is only the third case in the United States where doctors confirmed reinfection.
People head to local movie theaters for the first time in months
On Friday, local movie theaters opened their doors for the first time in months and people were excited to get back to the big screen.
On Friday, local movie theaters opened their doors for the first time in months and people were excited to get back to the big screen.
COVID-19 outbreak at Harborview Medical Center: 14 people test positive, 1 death
Officials say ten staff members and four patients have tested positive for COVID-19 at Harborview Medical Center. One of the patients has died.
Officials say ten staff members and four patients have tested positive for COVID-19 at Harborview Medical Center. One of the patients has died.
Trump announces CVS, Walgreens free coronavirus vaccines deal to help seniors
Residents in all types of long-term care facilities will be able to access the vaccine at no charge
Residents in all types of long-term care facilities will be able to access the vaccine at no charge
US surpasses 8 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
More than 218,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University
More than 218,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University
Seattle mom applying to 150 jobs a week while waiting on unemployment benefits
Millions of Americans continue going without a job, and for many it’s not for a lack of trying.
Millions of Americans continue going without a job, and for many it’s not for a lack of trying.
Remdesivir among 4 drugs with 'little or no effect' on COVID-19 survival, WHO study says
The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.
The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.
Seattle-area man infected twice with coronavirus
Physicians and scientists say genetic testing of a Seattle-area nursing home resident shows the man has been infected twice with the coronavirus.
Physicians and scientists say genetic testing of a Seattle-area nursing home resident shows the man has been infected twice with the coronavirus.
Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
Puyallup schools likely won't return in person until 2021 following uptick in COVID cases
The Puyallup School District Superintendent announced Wednesday night that with COVID-19 cases on the rise, it does not appear that any students, aside from special education, will be back in the classroom before the end of this year.
The Puyallup School District Superintendent announced Wednesday night that with COVID-19 cases on the rise, it does not appear that any students, aside from special education, will be back in the classroom before the end of this year.
Exhaustion, anger and fatigue are normal reactions to sustained COVID crisis, say health officials
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or even hopeless through this pandemic? Health experts say you are not alone and relief is on the horizon.
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or even hopeless through this pandemic? Health experts say you are not alone and relief is on the horizon.
Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
Washington unemployment rate drops to 7.8%
Washington’s jobless rate dipped to 7.8% last month, and the state’s economy added 2,400 jobs.
Washington’s jobless rate dipped to 7.8% last month, and the state’s economy added 2,400 jobs.
Gene Juarez Salons and Spas permanently closes its downtown Seattle flagship
Furniture and equipment were rolled out of Gene Juarez Salons and Spas on Pine Street into a moving truck on Tuesday night.
Furniture and equipment were rolled out of Gene Juarez Salons and Spas on Pine Street into a moving truck on Tuesday night.
Five Washington counties move to Phase 2 of reopening, Inslee says
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says five counties in central and eastern Washington still under the tightest COVID-19 restrictions will be allowed to resume more activity and open more services.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says five counties in central and eastern Washington still under the tightest COVID-19 restrictions will be allowed to resume more activity and open more services.
‘Concerning trend’ as Puget Sound counties see increasing COVID-19 infections
Health officials in Western Washington warn that counties are heading in the wrong direction as COVID-19 infections increase, attributing the rise to more time spent indoors in close settings without face masks.
Health officials in Western Washington warn that counties are heading in the wrong direction as COVID-19 infections increase, attributing the rise to more time spent indoors in close settings without face masks.
Eli Lilly pauses COVID-19 antibody drug trial over potential safety concerns
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.