President Trump: Data indicates US is 'past the peak' of COVID-19 epidemic
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says data indicates the U.S. is “past the peak” of the COVID-19 epidemic, clearing the way for his plans to roll out guidelines to begin to “reopen” the country.Speaking during his daily press briefing, Trump called the latest data “encouraging,” saying they have “put us in a very strong position to finalize guidelines for states on reopening the country.” Trump said those guidelines will be unveiled Thursday at the White House.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesThe guidelines are expected to clear the way for an easing of social distancing guidelines in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while keeping them in place in harder-hit places.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says data indicates the U.S. is “past the peak” of the COVID-19 epidemic, clearing the way for his plans to roll out guidelines to begin to “reopen” the country.Speaking during his daily press briefing, Trump called the latest data “encouraging,” saying they have “put us in a very strong position to finalize guidelines for states on reopening the country.” Trump said those guidelines will be unveiled Thursday at the White House.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesThe guidelines are expected to clear the way for an easing of social distancing guidelines in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while keeping them in place in harder-hit places.
Contact tracing: Process could prove pivotal in lifting widespread COVID-19 stay-at-home orders
In the 2011 pandemic thriller “Contagion,” Dr.
In the 2011 pandemic thriller “Contagion,” Dr.
Calculator estimates how much time and money you save by working from home
CINCINNATI - As millions of Americans find themselves suddenly working remotely amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they’re also likely saving themselves both time and money in ways they might not expect.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesBetween dialing into Zoom calls and skipping the morning shower, the average U.S. worker can save almost $5,000 a year, according to a calculator created by the career site Zippia.Zippia used a default amount of time and money involved for typical work-related activities, including an average of $.50 for the cost of each 15 minute hot shower and $1.25 for beauty and personal care products used during 30 minutes per groom session to look presentable at the office.There’s also the cost of getting there.
CINCINNATI - As millions of Americans find themselves suddenly working remotely amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they’re also likely saving themselves both time and money in ways they might not expect.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesBetween dialing into Zoom calls and skipping the morning shower, the average U.S. worker can save almost $5,000 a year, according to a calculator created by the career site Zippia.Zippia used a default amount of time and money involved for typical work-related activities, including an average of $.50 for the cost of each 15 minute hot shower and $1.25 for beauty and personal care products used during 30 minutes per groom session to look presentable at the office.There’s also the cost of getting there.
Famed jazz musicians to perform in livestreamed ‘Worldwide Concert for Culture’ from Lincoln Center
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual Spring Gala is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year.
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual Spring Gala is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year.
Tourism officials: Avoid travel to the San Juan Islands, even for day trips
SAN JUAN ISLANDS, Wash. -- Tourism officials for the San Juan Islands are asking visitors to postpone all travel to the islands - even day trips - to limit the spread of COVID-19.This includes boaters who want to anchor out or pick up a mooring buoy, and also includes people with cabins or other homes that aren't their primary residences.Officials say health care and emergency resources are limited on the islands, and travel there does not comply with the governor's statewide Stay Home, Stay Healthy order that's in place through May 4."Coming to the islands may provide some social distancing peace of mind, but you will be jeopardizing a community with limited essential supplies and limited response resources," officials said.San Juan County Parks and the San Juan Island National Historical Park currently remain open with restrooms closed in most instances.
SAN JUAN ISLANDS, Wash. -- Tourism officials for the San Juan Islands are asking visitors to postpone all travel to the islands - even day trips - to limit the spread of COVID-19.This includes boaters who want to anchor out or pick up a mooring buoy, and also includes people with cabins or other homes that aren't their primary residences.Officials say health care and emergency resources are limited on the islands, and travel there does not comply with the governor's statewide Stay Home, Stay Healthy order that's in place through May 4."Coming to the islands may provide some social distancing peace of mind, but you will be jeopardizing a community with limited essential supplies and limited response resources," officials said.San Juan County Parks and the San Juan Island National Historical Park currently remain open with restrooms closed in most instances.
Online banking outages reported on same day millions of Americans receive stimulus payment
Several online banking issues were reported Wednesday on the same day that more than 80 million Americans were expected to receive a stimulus payment into their bank account.
Several online banking issues were reported Wednesday on the same day that more than 80 million Americans were expected to receive a stimulus payment into their bank account.
How the Puyallup School District continues to keep thousands of kids fed
PUYALLUP, Wash. -- With so many families struggling right now, many are relying on school meals to get by.Q13's Jamie Tompkins takes us inside the warehouse where the Puyallup School District is preparing tens of thousands of meals to keep kids fed.
PUYALLUP, Wash. -- With so many families struggling right now, many are relying on school meals to get by.Q13's Jamie Tompkins takes us inside the warehouse where the Puyallup School District is preparing tens of thousands of meals to keep kids fed.
After getting a second chance at life, one woman's journey comes full circle amid virus outbreak
For Whatcom County woman Debbie Carl, her mission to make masks started three weeks ago.
For Whatcom County woman Debbie Carl, her mission to make masks started three weeks ago.
Proposed plan would send Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus levels
A plan introduced this week by two House Democrats would give millions of Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
A plan introduced this week by two House Democrats would give millions of Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
White nationalist stickers placed on businesses in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
SEATTLE -- Seattle Police detectives in the Bias Crime Unit are investigating after three men appeared to target Asian-American-owned businesses in the Chinatown-International District with white nationalist stickers.The three men, who were wearing face coverings and dark sunglasses, were reportedly seen placing the stickers on businesses throughout the Seattle neighborhood on April 12th.
SEATTLE -- Seattle Police detectives in the Bias Crime Unit are investigating after three men appeared to target Asian-American-owned businesses in the Chinatown-International District with white nationalist stickers.The three men, who were wearing face coverings and dark sunglasses, were reportedly seen placing the stickers on businesses throughout the Seattle neighborhood on April 12th.
Dozens of workers at eastern Washington food plant have coronavirus
WALLULA, Wash. (AP) — Dozens of workers at a Tyson Fresh Meats plant in Walla Walla County have tested positive for the coronavirus, but officials say the plant will remain open.
WALLULA, Wash. (AP) — Dozens of workers at a Tyson Fresh Meats plant in Walla Walla County have tested positive for the coronavirus, but officials say the plant will remain open.
Rep. Kim Schrier says robust COVID-19 testing is the key to restarting economy
SEATTLE - U.S. Rep.
SEATTLE - U.S. Rep.
Football fields across western Washington will light up Friday night to honor Class of 2020
SEATTLE -- High school football stadiums across Washington will turn on their lights in unison Friday night (April 17) to honor the Class of 2020 seniors who won't get to walk across the stage.The lights will be turned on at 8:20 p.m.Graduation ceremonies, proms and other quintessential senior activities have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving seniors crushed and forced to find nontraditional ways to celebrate.Dozens, maybe hundreds, of schools are participating in the stadium-lighting event.
SEATTLE -- High school football stadiums across Washington will turn on their lights in unison Friday night (April 17) to honor the Class of 2020 seniors who won't get to walk across the stage.The lights will be turned on at 8:20 p.m.Graduation ceremonies, proms and other quintessential senior activities have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving seniors crushed and forced to find nontraditional ways to celebrate.Dozens, maybe hundreds, of schools are participating in the stadium-lighting event.
Exceptions allow some construction sites to operate during 'stay at home' order
SEATTLE -- The governor’s “stay at home” order prevents most construction projects throughout the state from continuing, however there are a few exceptions that allow some sites to operate.Viewers reached out to Q13 News with concerns of a construction site still active in Lacey.According to the governor’s order, in general, construction is not seen as an essential activity.Construction site owner, Ken Brogan, says the work his crew is doing is essential.Brogan says he’s received calls from at least one person concerned over his site.“It doesn’t offend me.
SEATTLE -- The governor’s “stay at home” order prevents most construction projects throughout the state from continuing, however there are a few exceptions that allow some sites to operate.Viewers reached out to Q13 News with concerns of a construction site still active in Lacey.According to the governor’s order, in general, construction is not seen as an essential activity.Construction site owner, Ken Brogan, says the work his crew is doing is essential.Brogan says he’s received calls from at least one person concerned over his site.“It doesn’t offend me.
Seattle CEO, employees slash salary to $0 to protect jobs
SEATTLE -- The CEO of Seattle-based Gravity Payments and several of his employees are slashing their salaries to $0 to try to prevent layoffs over the coronavirus crisis.The same CEO, Dan Price, became somewhat famous five years ago this week for slashing his $1.1 million salary to $70,000 to guarantee a $70,000 minimum wage for his workers.The company employs about 200 people and went from making a half-million dollars in profit each month to losing $1.5 million each month over a decline in business, according to Price.
SEATTLE -- The CEO of Seattle-based Gravity Payments and several of his employees are slashing their salaries to $0 to try to prevent layoffs over the coronavirus crisis.The same CEO, Dan Price, became somewhat famous five years ago this week for slashing his $1.1 million salary to $70,000 to guarantee a $70,000 minimum wage for his workers.The company employs about 200 people and went from making a half-million dollars in profit each month to losing $1.5 million each month over a decline in business, according to Price.
Supreme Court: Inslee, Washington state must protect inmates from virus
The Washington Supreme Court late Friday told Gov. Jay Inslee to protect the health of inmates in the state during the coronavirus outbreak and gave officials until Monday to detail the steps that have been taken.
The Washington Supreme Court late Friday told Gov. Jay Inslee to protect the health of inmates in the state during the coronavirus outbreak and gave officials until Monday to detail the steps that have been taken.
Law enforcement agencies have concerns over early release of up to 950 state inmates
OLYMPIA -- There are new details in the anticipated early release of nearly 1,000 Washington inmates.Governor Jay Inslee and the Department of Correction's announcement comes after the state Supreme Court's Friday ruling that the state officials had until Monday to outline how they're keeping inmates safe.
OLYMPIA -- There are new details in the anticipated early release of nearly 1,000 Washington inmates.Governor Jay Inslee and the Department of Correction's announcement comes after the state Supreme Court's Friday ruling that the state officials had until Monday to outline how they're keeping inmates safe.