Health officials urge Washingtonians to stay close to home this holiday weekend
With Covid cases on the rise, public health officials are concerned that July 4th weekend travel will only make things worse.
With Covid cases on the rise, public health officials are concerned that July 4th weekend travel will only make things worse.
Wedding in India reportedly leads to death of groom and over 100 COVID-19 infections
More than 350 people have been tested due to contact tracing efforts as a result of the wedding, according to reports.
More than 350 people have been tested due to contact tracing efforts as a result of the wedding, according to reports.
Kroger gets emergency FDA approval for at-home coronavirus testing kit
The kit will only be available to front-line employees for now, but Kroger said it plans to expand availability to other companies and organizations soon.
The kit will only be available to front-line employees for now, but Kroger said it plans to expand availability to other companies and organizations soon.
Health experts slam US hoarding of only licensed virus drug
Health experts on Wednesday slammed the U.S. decision to hog nearly the entire global supply of remdesivir, the only drug licensed so far to treat COVID-19, warning that type of selfish behavior sets a dangerous precedent for attempts to share scarce treatments amid the pandemic.
Health experts on Wednesday slammed the U.S. decision to hog nearly the entire global supply of remdesivir, the only drug licensed so far to treat COVID-19, warning that type of selfish behavior sets a dangerous precedent for attempts to share scarce treatments amid the pandemic.
Pierce County hits the pause button as Covid cases rise
Health officials were preparing to submit a request for Pierce County to enter a modified Phase Two under the state's reopening plan, but county health epidemiologists have unanimously advised against the move amid a spike in Covid cases.
Health officials were preparing to submit a request for Pierce County to enter a modified Phase Two under the state's reopening plan, but county health epidemiologists have unanimously advised against the move amid a spike in Covid cases.
Mandating coronavirus face masks would strengthen US economy, Goldman Sachs says
A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.
A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.
Organizations look for unique ways to watch fireworks this July 4th
Many July 4th traditions are impacted this year due to COVID-19, but there are some alternative options for celebrating the holiday.
Many July 4th traditions are impacted this year due to COVID-19, but there are some alternative options for celebrating the holiday.
Pierce County hits the pause button on applying for modified Phase 2 reopening
Tacoma and Pierce County health officials say the rise in new Covid-19 cases is alarming.
Tacoma and Pierce County health officials say the rise in new Covid-19 cases is alarming.
Kindness is contagious
A nurse in Kitsap County is living proof that not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they wear scrubs.
A nurse in Kitsap County is living proof that not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they wear scrubs.
Tough choices ahead as Tacoma projects $67M budget shortfall
The City of Tacoma is looking for public input on how to close the massive budget gap caused by COVID-19.
The City of Tacoma is looking for public input on how to close the massive budget gap caused by COVID-19.
‘We won’t be social distancing,’ South Dakota governor says of Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Rising COVID-19 infections threaten to roll back Snohomish County economic recovery
In the North Sound, health officials are worried an increasing number of COVID-19 infections could again cause surges at local hospitals.
In the North Sound, health officials are worried an increasing number of COVID-19 infections could again cause surges at local hospitals.
Seattle Aquarium reopens with new safety measures in place
The aquarium on downtown Seattle's iconic waterfront is allowed to operate at 15 percent capacity under the governor's phased approach to restarting the economy.
The aquarium on downtown Seattle's iconic waterfront is allowed to operate at 15 percent capacity under the governor's phased approach to restarting the economy.
More than 3 dozen UW students living in Greek houses test positive for Covid-19
More than three dozen UW students living in fraternity houses near campus have tested positive for Covid-19.
More than three dozen UW students living in fraternity houses near campus have tested positive for Covid-19.
New concerns over coronavirus spread as 'nonessential' workforce returns
Over the last few weeks, some non-essential workers have started going back to their jobs in person, though not full-time.
Over the last few weeks, some non-essential workers have started going back to their jobs in person, though not full-time.
Parents, students question value of college experience during COVID-19 pandemic
SEATTLE -- 'Want a good-paying job? Then go to college.' That's what so many of us have been told growing up.
SEATTLE -- 'Want a good-paying job? Then go to college.' That's what so many of us have been told growing up.
Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes to sit out 2020 season
SEATTLE— Dan Hughes will not coach the Seattle Storm during the 2020 WNBA season over concerns about his risk for severe illness if he were to contract COVID-19, the team said Monday.
SEATTLE— Dan Hughes will not coach the Seattle Storm during the 2020 WNBA season over concerns about his risk for severe illness if he were to contract COVID-19, the team said Monday.
AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks following the closure because of COVID-19. The company said Monday that it would open approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 30 and the remaining 150 the following week.
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks following the closure because of COVID-19. The company said Monday that it would open approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 30 and the remaining 150 the following week.
Texas Starbucks barista attacked after asking customer to wear mask
A Starbucks barista in Texas was attacked after asking a customer to wear a face mask, Midland officials say.
A Starbucks barista in Texas was attacked after asking a customer to wear a face mask, Midland officials say.
Amazon, Lowe’s give 'thank you' bonuses to front-line US employees as coronavirus cases surge
Amazon, Lowe’s and other major companies have announced bonuses for employees working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as the number of newly confirmed cases surge in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Amazon, Lowe’s and other major companies have announced bonuses for employees working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as the number of newly confirmed cases surge in the U.S. and elsewhere.