Live Nation rolling out concert ticket refund program amid coronavirus cancellations
WASHINGTON (AP) - Live Nation is reportedly preparing to roll out a full ticket refund program for fans with tickets to shows cancelled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.Variety reported on Friday that the program would give customers the option to receive a full refund on their ticket purchase price.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Live Nation is reportedly preparing to roll out a full ticket refund program for fans with tickets to shows cancelled or rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic.Variety reported on Friday that the program would give customers the option to receive a full refund on their ticket purchase price.
Study: Remdesivir prevented disease progression in monkeys with COVID-19
Monkeys infected with COVID-19 that were treated with remdesivir, a drug from Gilead Sciences Inc., were shown to be in “significantly better health” than those who were untreated, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).The health organization shared the findings in a news release on April 17, noting that the amount of virus in the lungs of the monkeys who had received remdesivir was “significantly lower” than another group of monkeys who had received no treatment.Additionally, monkeys in the treated group also had less damage caused to their lungs by COVID-19 than the non-treated group.According to the news release, one group of monkeys infected with COVID-19 received remdesivir while the other group, also infected with the virus, received no treatment.“Twelve hours later the treatment group received a dose of remdesivir intravenously, and then received a daily intravenous booster dose thereafter for the next six days,” according to the news release. “The scientists timed the initial treatment to occur shortly before the virus reached its highest level in the animals’ lungs.”The NIH noted that the findings from the study have yet to be peer-reviewed and should not be considered clinical advice.The Associated Press previously reported on a different study published by the New England Journal of Medicine on patients who had been treated with remdesivir.More than half of a group of severely ill coronavirus patients improved after receiving an experimental antiviral drug, although there’s no way to know the odds of that happening without the drug because there was no comparison group, doctors reported Friday.While remdesivir shows promise — and shares of Gilead Sciences jumping more than 14% in recent after-hours trading — there are still no approved drugs for treating or preventing the disease.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Monkeys infected with COVID-19 that were treated with remdesivir, a drug from Gilead Sciences Inc., were shown to be in “significantly better health” than those who were untreated, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).The health organization shared the findings in a news release on April 17, noting that the amount of virus in the lungs of the monkeys who had received remdesivir was “significantly lower” than another group of monkeys who had received no treatment.Additionally, monkeys in the treated group also had less damage caused to their lungs by COVID-19 than the non-treated group.According to the news release, one group of monkeys infected with COVID-19 received remdesivir while the other group, also infected with the virus, received no treatment.“Twelve hours later the treatment group received a dose of remdesivir intravenously, and then received a daily intravenous booster dose thereafter for the next six days,” according to the news release. “The scientists timed the initial treatment to occur shortly before the virus reached its highest level in the animals’ lungs.”The NIH noted that the findings from the study have yet to be peer-reviewed and should not be considered clinical advice.The Associated Press previously reported on a different study published by the New England Journal of Medicine on patients who had been treated with remdesivir.More than half of a group of severely ill coronavirus patients improved after receiving an experimental antiviral drug, although there’s no way to know the odds of that happening without the drug because there was no comparison group, doctors reported Friday.While remdesivir shows promise — and shares of Gilead Sciences jumping more than 14% in recent after-hours trading — there are still no approved drugs for treating or preventing the disease.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
State recalls 12,000 COVID-19 tests over contamination concerns
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — The state Department of Health has recalled roughly 12,000 COVID-109 tests kits produced by UW Medicine over concerns that they could be contaminated.According to a news release from the state, UW Medicine notified the health department about a potential "quality control" issue on Friday, prompting the state to recall the kits that were sent to local public health departments, tribal nations and other state health partners.“Though the quality control issue has only been observed in a small number of tubes of viral transport media, we adhere to the highest quality standards for COVID-19 testing in Washington state,” said Secretary of Health John Wiesman. “We are working with our partners to have them discard the product and will work to replace them as quickly as we can.”Viral transport media (VTM) is the fluid that preserves a specimen during transport, such as one collected via nasal swab from a person being tested for COVID-19.
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — The state Department of Health has recalled roughly 12,000 COVID-109 tests kits produced by UW Medicine over concerns that they could be contaminated.According to a news release from the state, UW Medicine notified the health department about a potential "quality control" issue on Friday, prompting the state to recall the kits that were sent to local public health departments, tribal nations and other state health partners.“Though the quality control issue has only been observed in a small number of tubes of viral transport media, we adhere to the highest quality standards for COVID-19 testing in Washington state,” said Secretary of Health John Wiesman. “We are working with our partners to have them discard the product and will work to replace them as quickly as we can.”Viral transport media (VTM) is the fluid that preserves a specimen during transport, such as one collected via nasal swab from a person being tested for COVID-19.
Arlington teacher adjusting to 'new normal' during COVID-19 pandemic
ARLINGTON, Wash. -- Teachers and students are doing all they can to adjust amid a global pandemic.In Arlington, Nick Brown’s senior English class is learning the history of rock, but it looks very different these days.While schools are out for the rest of the year, most students are still learning virtually.
ARLINGTON, Wash. -- Teachers and students are doing all they can to adjust amid a global pandemic.In Arlington, Nick Brown’s senior English class is learning the history of rock, but it looks very different these days.While schools are out for the rest of the year, most students are still learning virtually.
Washington anglers protest coronavirus fishing closure
Protesters in boats and on shore Saturday demanded that restrictions on recreational fishing and shellfish harvesting in Washington because of the coronavirus be lifted.
Protesters in boats and on shore Saturday demanded that restrictions on recreational fishing and shellfish harvesting in Washington because of the coronavirus be lifted.
'It's such a violation': How crooks are slowing down unemployment checks
Officials say crooks are a big reason for the agonizing delay in getting people money when they need it most. The reason: unemployment fraud.
Officials say crooks are a big reason for the agonizing delay in getting people money when they need it most. The reason: unemployment fraud.
Washington bus driver dies after contracting coronavirus
A King County Metro bus driver who worked in a highly-populated area that includes Seattle has died after contracting the coronavirus.
A King County Metro bus driver who worked in a highly-populated area that includes Seattle has died after contracting the coronavirus.
Teenager uses old ropes to raise money for people impacted by COVID-19
REDMOND, Wash. - A local high school student is taking action to help people affected by COVID-19, and he’s doing it with recycled ropes.Alex Tsao is 17 years old.He says he has been rock climbing for about five years, and that's where he came up with his idea.“I make handmade dog leashes from used recycling ropes,” said Tsao.Tsao created the nonprofit Rocks2Dogs.
REDMOND, Wash. - A local high school student is taking action to help people affected by COVID-19, and he’s doing it with recycled ropes.Alex Tsao is 17 years old.He says he has been rock climbing for about five years, and that's where he came up with his idea.“I make handmade dog leashes from used recycling ropes,” said Tsao.Tsao created the nonprofit Rocks2Dogs.
Brandi Kruse: Protecting lives vs. preserving liberty
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
Small Business Sunday: Some watch livelihoods unravel under 'stay home' order
For businesses in La Conner and across Skagit County, April can be the busiest time of year as tulip fields draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
For businesses in La Conner and across Skagit County, April can be the busiest time of year as tulip fields draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
The Divide: Benefits Backlog
This week on “The Divide”: As the state works to process hundreds of thousands of unemployment claims, Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine says they're preparing for a "tsunami" of new applications under the federal CARES Act.Plus: A 99-year-old veteran is diagnosed with COVID-19 just before his 100th birthday.
This week on “The Divide”: As the state works to process hundreds of thousands of unemployment claims, Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine says they're preparing for a "tsunami" of new applications under the federal CARES Act.Plus: A 99-year-old veteran is diagnosed with COVID-19 just before his 100th birthday.
Lacking US coordination, states team up on when to reopen
Inslee and 16 other governors representing half the nation’s population have organized three separate clusters of states each committed to working together on the details of relaunching businesses, schools and events while avoiding a resurgence of infections.
Inslee and 16 other governors representing half the nation’s population have organized three separate clusters of states each committed to working together on the details of relaunching businesses, schools and events while avoiding a resurgence of infections.
UW model: Washington could start safely reopening May 18
SEATTLE -- Modelers at the University of Washington are starting to tackle a big question as the arc of the novel coronavirus pandemic appears to be flattening in places like Washington state: When will it be safe to begin loosening restrictions keeping the virus in check?According to the UW’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), Washington could cross that threshold the week of May 18, the Seattle Times reported.
SEATTLE -- Modelers at the University of Washington are starting to tackle a big question as the arc of the novel coronavirus pandemic appears to be flattening in places like Washington state: When will it be safe to begin loosening restrictions keeping the virus in check?According to the UW’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), Washington could cross that threshold the week of May 18, the Seattle Times reported.
Amazon workers call for ‘virtual walk out’ in response to firings and working conditions amid pandemic
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.