CDC extends ban on cruise ships in US waters through September 30
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
4 workers, 1 patient at psychiatric hospital have COVID-19
Officials at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital are trying to get control of the latest coronavirus outbreak after four workers and one patient tested positive.
Officials at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital are trying to get control of the latest coronavirus outbreak after four workers and one patient tested positive.
Washington's unemployment rate drops to 9.8% amid COVID-19
The state added 71,000 jobs in June, bringing the unemployment rate down to 9.8 percent despite a struggling economy that could be shut down again if coronavirus cases continue to rise.
The state added 71,000 jobs in June, bringing the unemployment rate down to 9.8 percent despite a struggling economy that could be shut down again if coronavirus cases continue to rise.
Report shows King County schools may not reopen if uptick in virus cases
A new report said schools in King County may not reopen this fall if COVID-19 transmission rates continue to spike.
A new report said schools in King County may not reopen this fall if COVID-19 transmission rates continue to spike.
Washington continues to have spike in virus cases among younger age groups
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Washington State.
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Washington State.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens as coronavirus boosts usage
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
More than five dozen of the cleaning products have tested positive for methanol, the FDA says.
Report: More measures needed as Washington schools eye reopening
“We very, very much want to reopen schools for some level of in-person learning in the fall and we’re also very concerned about the rising level of COVID-19 activity throughout Washington state and what that means for reopening schools in a little more than a month.”
“We very, very much want to reopen schools for some level of in-person learning in the fall and we’re also very concerned about the rising level of COVID-19 activity throughout Washington state and what that means for reopening schools in a little more than a month.”
Local business responds to governor's pause on re-opening Washington
Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced big changes to the re-opening of Washington, which might make things difficult for some businesses.
Governor Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced big changes to the re-opening of Washington, which might make things difficult for some businesses.
Scientists increase COVID-19 death projections, argue for mask-wearing mandate
Scientists are worsening the projected COVID-19-related deaths for the country, now saying an estimated 224,089 Americans could die by November 1st.
Scientists are worsening the projected COVID-19-related deaths for the country, now saying an estimated 224,089 Americans could die by November 1st.
Doctor: Miami becoming 'epicenter' of pandemic, comparable to Wuhan, China
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
‘Masks don’t reduce your oxygen levels’: Doctor debunks facial covering claim in experiment
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
Inslee extends pause on reopening Washington to July 28
“We’re not in as bad of shape as some other states. But we have to look where we’re going to be, not just where we are,” the governor said. “And we are heading to big trouble if we do not figure out a way to knock this pandemic down.”
“We’re not in as bad of shape as some other states. But we have to look where we’re going to be, not just where we are,” the governor said. “And we are heading to big trouble if we do not figure out a way to knock this pandemic down.”
Washington officials reduce COVID-19 death toll by 39
Health officials revised the number of deaths in Washington state down to 1,399 from the previous 1,438 after determining 39 deaths to be from natural causes.
Health officials revised the number of deaths in Washington state down to 1,399 from the previous 1,438 after determining 39 deaths to be from natural causes.
July tax filers could face this IRS glitch — here’s what you need to know
A majority of Americans choose to file their tax returns electronically each year, but due to a glitch in the system related to the coronavirus stimulus check, some individuals may be required to file a paper return.
A majority of Americans choose to file their tax returns electronically each year, but due to a glitch in the system related to the coronavirus stimulus check, some individuals may be required to file a paper return.
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Hug a tree to beat the Covid blues
Israeli parks department ad encourages people to hug a tree
Israeli parks department ad encourages people to hug a tree
ASU joins lawsuit over order that requires international students not attending in-person classes to head home
The lawsuit lists a number of universities as plaintiffs, including ASU, NAU, and UArizona.
The lawsuit lists a number of universities as plaintiffs, including ASU, NAU, and UArizona.
Mountlake Terrace mailing masks to everyone in town
One Washington city is going to great lengths to make sure everyone in town is doing their part to stop COVID-19.
One Washington city is going to great lengths to make sure everyone in town is doing their part to stop COVID-19.