NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
24 Spokane pasta factory workers test positive for COVID-19
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A pasta company has announced there was a coronavirus outbreak at its Spokane factory as Washington state prepares to reopen parts of its economy following a two-month lockdown.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A pasta company has announced there was a coronavirus outbreak at its Spokane factory as Washington state prepares to reopen parts of its economy following a two-month lockdown.
21 counties approved for Phase 2 reopening
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Seven additional counties have been approved to move to Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy, the state announced Saturday.Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific and San Juan counties join 14 other counties in reopening retail, hair and nail salons, restaurants and more under the Safe Start plan.The 21 counties are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum and Whitman.Clallam, Kitsap and Thurston are eligible to apply for Phase 2.Kittitas and Clark counties' applications are on hold while public health officials investigate outbreaks.To apply for a variance, counties must have an average of less than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over a 14-day period.
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Seven additional counties have been approved to move to Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy, the state announced Saturday.Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific and San Juan counties join 14 other counties in reopening retail, hair and nail salons, restaurants and more under the Safe Start plan.The 21 counties are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum and Whitman.Clallam, Kitsap and Thurston are eligible to apply for Phase 2.Kittitas and Clark counties' applications are on hold while public health officials investigate outbreaks.To apply for a variance, counties must have an average of less than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over a 14-day period.
Man charged in federal court with coronavirus relief fraud
SEATTLE (AP) — A suburban Seattle software engineer submitted false loan applications seeking over $1.5 million meant for businesses financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to federal court documents.
SEATTLE (AP) — A suburban Seattle software engineer submitted false loan applications seeking over $1.5 million meant for businesses financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to federal court documents.
Some recreational fishing set to reopen in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — After two months of closures because of COVID-19 pandemic concerns, many of Washington state’s coastal waters are set to reopen for fishing on Tuesday, officials said.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — After two months of closures because of COVID-19 pandemic concerns, many of Washington state’s coastal waters are set to reopen for fishing on Tuesday, officials said.
'Pretty excruciating': Kittitas County in limbo, waiting for Phase 2 reopening
ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- Fourteen counties have been given the go ahead to move to Phase 2 of reopening, while other counties with low numbers - like Kittitas - still don't have an answer.Phase 2 of reopening under Gov.
ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- Fourteen counties have been given the go ahead to move to Phase 2 of reopening, while other counties with low numbers - like Kittitas - still don't have an answer.Phase 2 of reopening under Gov.
Study finds COVID-19 attacks lining of blood vessels in lungs, causes microscopic blood clots
LOS ANGELES - A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.Researchers examined seven lungs from patients who died of COVID-19 and compared them with seven lungs from patients who died of pneumonia caused by the flu.
LOS ANGELES - A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.Researchers examined seven lungs from patients who died of COVID-19 and compared them with seven lungs from patients who died of pneumonia caused by the flu.
Two children in western Washington treated for rare inflammatory illness linked to Covid-19
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Two western Washington children have been treated for a rare - and serious - inflammatory condition that's been found in some children and linked to the coronavirus.According to the state Department of Health, the two patients - one in Snohomish County and one in King County - were both diagnosed with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with Covid-19.One patient is under the age of 10 and the other is between 10 and 19 years old.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Two western Washington children have been treated for a rare - and serious - inflammatory condition that's been found in some children and linked to the coronavirus.According to the state Department of Health, the two patients - one in Snohomish County and one in King County - were both diagnosed with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with Covid-19.One patient is under the age of 10 and the other is between 10 and 19 years old.
Washington State Fair still set for September as phased reopening continues
PUYALLUP, Wash. -- Washington State Fair organizers say they're still planning "the state's biggest party," though the fair falls under Phase 4 of reopening plans and there's no timeline on when that might be.Dozens, if not hundreds, of other major events have been postponed or canceled this summer because of the pandemic, including the Seafair and big music festivals like Northwest Folklife."Many factors will go into our decisions on how The Fair will proceed, including ongoing conversations with health care and government partners," fair organizers said on the Washington State Fair website. "We will make necessary enhanced adjustments in order to minimize the health impacts of COVID-19 ...
PUYALLUP, Wash. -- Washington State Fair organizers say they're still planning "the state's biggest party," though the fair falls under Phase 4 of reopening plans and there's no timeline on when that might be.Dozens, if not hundreds, of other major events have been postponed or canceled this summer because of the pandemic, including the Seafair and big music festivals like Northwest Folklife."Many factors will go into our decisions on how The Fair will proceed, including ongoing conversations with health care and government partners," fair organizers said on the Washington State Fair website. "We will make necessary enhanced adjustments in order to minimize the health impacts of COVID-19 ...
Disinfected dice: Las Vegas casinos getting ready to roll
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Free parking, but no valet service.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Free parking, but no valet service.
CDC warns of COVID-19 spread in group gatherings after 2 people infect dozens at church
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted a graphic to Twitter that detailed how two symptomatic individuals who would later test positive for COVID-19 ended up infecting at least 35 at church events in Arkansas in March, with three of those individuals dying.According to the CDC, at least 26 people were confirmed to have COVID-19 after having contact with those who had been infected at the church events, with one of those 26 having died from the virus.Even before the onset of the pandemic, the CDC, government leaders and other major health organizations have been warning the public to refrain from participating in social gatherings due to the novel coronavirus’ ability to spread rapidly from person to person, even among those who are asymptomatic.
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) posted a graphic to Twitter that detailed how two symptomatic individuals who would later test positive for COVID-19 ended up infecting at least 35 at church events in Arkansas in March, with three of those individuals dying.According to the CDC, at least 26 people were confirmed to have COVID-19 after having contact with those who had been infected at the church events, with one of those 26 having died from the virus.Even before the onset of the pandemic, the CDC, government leaders and other major health organizations have been warning the public to refrain from participating in social gatherings due to the novel coronavirus’ ability to spread rapidly from person to person, even among those who are asymptomatic.
Choirs, singing groups and even bands may have to wait for vaccine before performing again
SEATTLE -- Health experts say that choirs, singing groups and even instrumental bands may have to wait until there's a Covid-19 vaccine before they can practice or perform together.That's a blow to hundreds of groups in Washington state.Scientists say the act of singing puts many more droplets into the air, up to six times more than when you talk, making the virus much easier to transmit from person to person.We've already seen this in Skagit County, where more than 40 people in a choir were infected.Now, choirs around the state are trying to figure out what to do next.
SEATTLE -- Health experts say that choirs, singing groups and even instrumental bands may have to wait until there's a Covid-19 vaccine before they can practice or perform together.That's a blow to hundreds of groups in Washington state.Scientists say the act of singing puts many more droplets into the air, up to six times more than when you talk, making the virus much easier to transmit from person to person.We've already seen this in Skagit County, where more than 40 people in a choir were infected.Now, choirs around the state are trying to figure out what to do next.
Four more Washington counties approved for Phase 2 reopening
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Four more counties -- Adams, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Spokane -- have been approved for Phase 2 reopening under Gov.
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Four more counties -- Adams, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Spokane -- have been approved for Phase 2 reopening under Gov.
Rule allowing self-serve gasoline in Oregon ends Saturday
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s temporary rules change allowing Oregon gas retailers to provide self-service on a voluntary basis ends at midnight, May 23.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s temporary rules change allowing Oregon gas retailers to provide self-service on a voluntary basis ends at midnight, May 23.
Trump lashes out at scientists whose findings contradict him
WASHINGTON (AP) — “A Trump enemy statement,” he said of one study.
WASHINGTON (AP) — “A Trump enemy statement,” he said of one study.
AP count: Over 4,300 coronavirus patients sent to New York nursing homes
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
Health officials: State COVID-19 death toll may be higher
Washington state’s death toll from the coronavirus could be two to three times the current total because some people who died of virus-like symptoms early in the outbreak were never tested, health officials said Thursday.
Washington state’s death toll from the coronavirus could be two to three times the current total because some people who died of virus-like symptoms early in the outbreak were never tested, health officials said Thursday.
Cash, long a refuge in uncertain times, now under suspicion
In troubled times, people have been known to hoard currency at home — a financial security blanket against deep uncertainty.
In troubled times, people have been known to hoard currency at home — a financial security blanket against deep uncertainty.