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.
TSA outlines new travel safety guidelines ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend has historically served as an unofficial start to summer, with lots of travelers usually packing the roads and airports.But with the coronavirus pandemic, having crowded airports poses a major health risk.
Memorial Day weekend has historically served as an unofficial start to summer, with lots of travelers usually packing the roads and airports.But with the coronavirus pandemic, having crowded airports poses a major health risk.
Everett cuts jobs, programs as deficit drops $14 million
EVERETT, Wash. -- The city of Everett is cutting dozens of employees through a series of layoffs, furloughs and the elimination of open positions.City officials are staring into a $14 million deficit and worry it could be even bigger.It’s not the first local large city announcing layoffs due to the coronavirus crisis.Everett’s Mayor Cassie Franklin calls the city’s financial outlook is bleak.
EVERETT, Wash. -- The city of Everett is cutting dozens of employees through a series of layoffs, furloughs and the elimination of open positions.City officials are staring into a $14 million deficit and worry it could be even bigger.It’s not the first local large city announcing layoffs due to the coronavirus crisis.Everett’s Mayor Cassie Franklin calls the city’s financial outlook is bleak.
Community shows 'Tacoma Strong' support for small businesses impacted by COVID-19
TACOMA, Wash. -- Community members across Tacoma are wearing their hearts on their sleeves to support small businesses devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Community members across Tacoma are wearing their hearts on their sleeves to support small businesses devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Hundreds of millions’ in fraudulent jobless benefits paid
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Impostors have used the stolen information of tens of thousands of people in the state to fraudulently receive hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits, the head of Washington’s Employment Security Department said Thursday.Commissioner Suzi LeVine said that the state is currently working with federal law enforcement, financial institutions and the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate the fraud and to try and recover the money paid out during the coronavirus crisis.LeVine said she can’t release specific numbers or details of the ongoing investigation.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Impostors have used the stolen information of tens of thousands of people in the state to fraudulently receive hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits, the head of Washington’s Employment Security Department said Thursday.Commissioner Suzi LeVine said that the state is currently working with federal law enforcement, financial institutions and the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate the fraud and to try and recover the money paid out during the coronavirus crisis.LeVine said she can’t release specific numbers or details of the ongoing investigation.
Company creates face mask that allows wearer to eat
An Israeli company has developed masks that enable individuals to eat food while still wearing face coverings.
An Israeli company has developed masks that enable individuals to eat food while still wearing face coverings.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
Amazon may postpone its annual Prime Day event until September as the company works to regain its footing amid an unexpected spike in online orders due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon may postpone its annual Prime Day event until September as the company works to regain its footing amid an unexpected spike in online orders due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington contract tracers making calls to help fight coronavirus
Washington has trained more than 2,100 people to work as contact tracers during the coronavirus outbreak, people who will call every person who tests positive for COVID-19 to find out who they have had close contact with.
Washington has trained more than 2,100 people to work as contact tracers during the coronavirus outbreak, people who will call every person who tests positive for COVID-19 to find out who they have had close contact with.