Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
Gyms, fitness centers face new guidelines as large gyms reopen for the first time in months
New guidelines for fitness centers and gyms go into effect today across Washington in response to COVID-19.
New guidelines for fitness centers and gyms go into effect today across Washington in response to COVID-19.
Schools mull outdoor classes amid virus, ventilation worries
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health. Nationwide, an estimated 41% of school districts need to update or replace their heating, ventilation and cooling systems in at least half their schools, according to a federal report issued in June.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health. Nationwide, an estimated 41% of school districts need to update or replace their heating, ventilation and cooling systems in at least half their schools, according to a federal report issued in June.
New fitness center guidelines start today
More changes for gyms to fight the spread of Covid-19
More changes for gyms to fight the spread of Covid-19
Pierce County reports first COVID-19 death of person under 20 years old, first in state
Pierce County reported its first COVID-19 related death of a person under the age of 20 years old and the first victim to the virus in the state for this age group, according to a Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department release.
Pierce County reported its first COVID-19 related death of a person under the age of 20 years old and the first victim to the virus in the state for this age group, according to a Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department release.
Trump orders $400-per-week unemployment payments amid COVID crisis, hits Dems for stonewalling
President Trump signed four executive orders Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus while accusing Democrats of stonewalling greater aid.
President Trump signed four executive orders Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus while accusing Democrats of stonewalling greater aid.
Still haven't received your first $1,200 stimulus check? What you need to do
While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.
While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.
Yoga studio owner calls Washington state's distancing requirements for fitness centers 'arbitrary'
Many people have been waiting to go back to a gym during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it may soon be a lot harder to get inside with new distancing rules. Starting August 10th, the state’s distancing requirements at fitness and training centers will be expanding from six feet to 300 square feet between each person.
Many people have been waiting to go back to a gym during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it may soon be a lot harder to get inside with new distancing rules. Starting August 10th, the state’s distancing requirements at fitness and training centers will be expanding from six feet to 300 square feet between each person.
Health officials to check restaurants, taverns for Phase 2 compliance
As the number of new COVID-19 infections continue to rise, health officials in King County have launched a new campaign to help restaurants and taverns stay open in the midst of a pandemic.
As the number of new COVID-19 infections continue to rise, health officials in King County have launched a new campaign to help restaurants and taverns stay open in the midst of a pandemic.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say they would not get coronavirus vaccine if it were ready now
As many as one in three Americans said they would not get a vaccine for COVID-19 — even if the vaccine were FDA-approved and free of charge.
As many as one in three Americans said they would not get a vaccine for COVID-19 — even if the vaccine were FDA-approved and free of charge.
New Covid testing site opens in Seattle
The South Seattle location is to help combat virus disparities in communities of color.
The South Seattle location is to help combat virus disparities in communities of color.
Seattle opening new Covid-19 testing site
The city is opening a new COVID-19 testing site Friday morning in Rainier Beach, one of the highest density communities of color in the city.
The city is opening a new COVID-19 testing site Friday morning in Rainier Beach, one of the highest density communities of color in the city.
'Buy a burger. Save the arts': Tacoma Comedy Club changes operations to get through the pandemic
One Tacoma business is changing how it operates in an effort to make it through the pandemic.
One Tacoma business is changing how it operates in an effort to make it through the pandemic.
Family business on the brink as forecasters predict 300k COVID-19 deaths
The pandemic gripping our country is bound to get even worse say scientists who predict nearly 300,000 Americans will perish from COVID-19 by December.
The pandemic gripping our country is bound to get even worse say scientists who predict nearly 300,000 Americans will perish from COVID-19 by December.
Alaska Airlines no longer making face mask exemptions, banning passengers who refuse
Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.
Alaska Airlines has intensified its mask mandate as the coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring all passengers over the age of 2 to wear a facial covering — with no exceptions.
Inslee releases guidelines for nursing home visitors amid COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced how visitors may return to nursing homes and other long term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced how visitors may return to nursing homes and other long term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
What parents and students are saying about the school year
Governor Inslee says most schools should be online this year.
Governor Inslee says most schools should be online this year.
Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.