Delta screening process for travelers who cannot wear a mask begins Monday

Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.

FDA approves Quest COVID-19 test for 'pooled' sample use

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency approval a new approach to coronavirus testing in which several people's samples are tested together in batches instead of individually, speeding up the process.

Coronavirus rebounds around the world as deaths top 600,000

The U.S. has surpassed 140,000 COVID-19 deaths as well as leading the world with number of confirmed infections as Americans continue to flout mask mandates and social distancing guidelines.

Local leaders concerned small businesses may not recover from another round of shutdowns

If coronavirus cases continue to rise and Washington has to roll back reopening, there's concern that small retailers and restaurants may not recover this time around, South King County officials told the governor Friday afternoon. 

As virus surges in some US states, emergency rooms swamped

Some patients have been moved into hallways, and nurses are working extra shifts to keep up with the surge.

Coronavirus patient, 24, who was ‘close to death’ leaves Texas hospital after 79 days

A 24-year-old coronavirus patient who was hospitalized for nearly three months and placed on a ventilator with "dismal odds" of survival was released from a Texas hospital Wednesday.

Stress rises for unemployed as extra $600 benefit nears end

A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay bills and potentially undercutting the fragile economic recovery.

10,000 Headshots Project coming to PNW

Millions of people across the country are without jobs right now because of the pandemic, and a nationwide project is hoping to help get some people back on their feet.

Free Headshot Project coming to PNW
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A nationwide project is hoping to help get some people back on their feet during hard times.

Georgia governor sues Atlanta mayor, city council over mask mandate

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening. 

Inslee: Social gatherings for Phase 3 counties to be limited to 10 people

Gov. Jay Inslee laid out new restrictions on social gatherings Thursday in an effort to combat the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the state.