US coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of people in the United State who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed the 50,000 mark on April 24, according to the most recent data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.Across the world, there are more than 2.7 million confirmed cases and over 192,000 deaths.The rise in the number of deaths comes just a week before May 1, when several state lockdown orders are set to expire, prompting governors to question on whether said restrictions should be lifted or extended.Last week, President Donald Trump unveiled guidelines to governors on reopening areas that are experiencing a downward trend in confirmed coronavirus cases.New York remains the epicenter of the current coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
The number of people in the United State who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed the 50,000 mark on April 24, according to the most recent data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.Across the world, there are more than 2.7 million confirmed cases and over 192,000 deaths.The rise in the number of deaths comes just a week before May 1, when several state lockdown orders are set to expire, prompting governors to question on whether said restrictions should be lifted or extended.Last week, President Donald Trump unveiled guidelines to governors on reopening areas that are experiencing a downward trend in confirmed coronavirus cases.New York remains the epicenter of the current coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Inslee announces some residential construction may resume in Washington state
Gov. Jay Inslee said Friday that some residential construction would be allowed to resume in Washington state.
Gov. Jay Inslee said Friday that some residential construction would be allowed to resume in Washington state.
Local woman helps homeless sign up for stimulus checks
EVERETT, Wash. - A local woman is doing what she can to help people experiencing homelessness during this pandemic.For years, Penelope Protheroe has worked with people experiencing homelessness.
EVERETT, Wash. - A local woman is doing what she can to help people experiencing homelessness during this pandemic.For years, Penelope Protheroe has worked with people experiencing homelessness.
More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits paid in Washington state
More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid out in Washington since business closures and layoffs related to the coronavirus pandemic started mid-March, and state officials said Thursday they are preparing for up to 1 million claims to filed by Sunday.
More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits have been paid out in Washington since business closures and layoffs related to the coronavirus pandemic started mid-March, and state officials said Thursday they are preparing for up to 1 million claims to filed by Sunday.
Trump 'disagrees strongly' with Georgia's plan to reopen
President Donald Trump said he told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that he “disagreed strongly” with Kemp's decision to begin allowing some nonessential businesses to soon reopen.
President Donald Trump said he told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that he “disagreed strongly” with Kemp's decision to begin allowing some nonessential businesses to soon reopen.
11,000 deaths: Ravaged nursing homes plead for more testing
NEW YORK -- After two months and more than 11,000 deaths that have made the nation’s nursing homes some of the most terrifying places to be during the coronavirus crisis, most of them still don’t have access to enough tests to help control outbreaks among their frail, elderly residents.Neither the federal government nor the leader in nursing home deaths, New York, has mandated testing for all residents and staff.
NEW YORK -- After two months and more than 11,000 deaths that have made the nation’s nursing homes some of the most terrifying places to be during the coronavirus crisis, most of them still don’t have access to enough tests to help control outbreaks among their frail, elderly residents.Neither the federal government nor the leader in nursing home deaths, New York, has mandated testing for all residents and staff.
Washington families worry about release of inmates amid pandemic
SEDRO-WOOLEY, Wash. -- Some families in Washington said they are reliving their worst nightmare as a lawsuit will be heard at the state Supreme Court.Columbia Legal Services filed the lawsuit calling for the state to release inmates from prison to reduce their exposure to COVID-19.Nick Allen is an attorney for Columbia Legal Services.
SEDRO-WOOLEY, Wash. -- Some families in Washington said they are reliving their worst nightmare as a lawsuit will be heard at the state Supreme Court.Columbia Legal Services filed the lawsuit calling for the state to release inmates from prison to reduce their exposure to COVID-19.Nick Allen is an attorney for Columbia Legal Services.
CDC indicates that people can spread novel coronavirus to pets in some situations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today that “people can spread the virus to animals in some situations.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today that “people can spread the virus to animals in some situations.”
Tyson beef plant in Washington will close to test workers
The Tyson Fresh Meats beef plant in eastern Washington state is temporarily shutting down to test all its workers for the coronavirus.
The Tyson Fresh Meats beef plant in eastern Washington state is temporarily shutting down to test all its workers for the coronavirus.
Somber Congress delivers nearly $500 billion more in coronavirus aid
Congress delivered a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending Thursday, rushing new relief to employers and hospitals buckling under the strain of a pandemic that has claimed almost 50,000 American lives and one in six U.S. jobs.
Congress delivered a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending Thursday, rushing new relief to employers and hospitals buckling under the strain of a pandemic that has claimed almost 50,000 American lives and one in six U.S. jobs.
Franklin County commissioners rescind vote on businesses
PASCO, Wash. (AP) — The Franklin County commissioners have rescinded their controversial resolution allowing businesses to reopen in portions of the eastern Washington county despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
PASCO, Wash. (AP) — The Franklin County commissioners have rescinded their controversial resolution allowing businesses to reopen in portions of the eastern Washington county despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Sea-Tac Airport passenger counts down more than 55 percent in March
SEATTLE -- As expected, passenger counts at Sea-Tac Airport have reached unprecedented lows when compared to the same time last year.Airport officials said 1.82 million people passed through Sea-Tac for the month of March, compared to 4.1 million in March 2019, a 55.6 percent decrease.International travelers dipped to 183,528 for March, down from 446,530 international travelers in March 2019.
SEATTLE -- As expected, passenger counts at Sea-Tac Airport have reached unprecedented lows when compared to the same time last year.Airport officials said 1.82 million people passed through Sea-Tac for the month of March, compared to 4.1 million in March 2019, a 55.6 percent decrease.International travelers dipped to 183,528 for March, down from 446,530 international travelers in March 2019.
A crime of opportunity: Increased reports of mail thefts targeting stimulus checks
SEATTLE – If you are expecting your stimulus check in the mail, be forewarned as thieves may come and get it before you do.Some communities in our region are seeing an increase in mail theft that is targeting those checks.Stimulus checks by mail should be arriving in mailboxes in our region soon.
SEATTLE – If you are expecting your stimulus check in the mail, be forewarned as thieves may come and get it before you do.Some communities in our region are seeing an increase in mail theft that is targeting those checks.Stimulus checks by mail should be arriving in mailboxes in our region soon.
Hundreds more training to ramp up contact tracing in Washington state
SEATTLE -- Whenever you leave your house, health experts want you to keep a mental log of who you are around so that contact tracing is possible.The idea is to box in the virus quickly by telling people to isolate themselves if they were in close contact with a person with COVID-19.
SEATTLE -- Whenever you leave your house, health experts want you to keep a mental log of who you are around so that contact tracing is possible.The idea is to box in the virus quickly by telling people to isolate themselves if they were in close contact with a person with COVID-19.