Washington hospitals in dire need of protective equipment: 'This is a war'
SEATTLE-- Hospitals in western Washington are in desperate need of protective gear as more and more patients require care for the coronavirus.“All of our hospitals are running low on P.P.E. (personal protective equipment)," said the president and CEO of the Washington State Hospital Association Cassie Sauer.As resources run thin, hospital staffers are forced to be resourceful."They are all reusing masks," Sauer said. "They are all sending fewer staff to care for patients, putting patients with COVID together, so you can use the same P.P.E.
SEATTLE-- Hospitals in western Washington are in desperate need of protective gear as more and more patients require care for the coronavirus.“All of our hospitals are running low on P.P.E. (personal protective equipment)," said the president and CEO of the Washington State Hospital Association Cassie Sauer.As resources run thin, hospital staffers are forced to be resourceful."They are all reusing masks," Sauer said. "They are all sending fewer staff to care for patients, putting patients with COVID together, so you can use the same P.P.E.
Washington governor issues 2-week 'stay-at-home' order amid coronavirus outbreak
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered non-essential businesses to close and the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The stay-at-home order was issued Monday night and will remain in place through April 6.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered non-essential businesses to close and the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The stay-at-home order was issued Monday night and will remain in place through April 6.
Experts urge you to take care of your mental health amid COVID-19 outbreak
SEATTLE -- Whether you're someone who already struggled with anxiety or not, the past couple weeks have been incredibly stressful.
SEATTLE -- Whether you're someone who already struggled with anxiety or not, the past couple weeks have been incredibly stressful.
Boeing to suspend production in Puget Sound area amid coronavirus outbreak
Boeing will suspend production operations at its Puget Sound area facilities for at least 14 days amid the coronavirus outbreak, the company announced Monday.
Boeing will suspend production operations at its Puget Sound area facilities for at least 14 days amid the coronavirus outbreak, the company announced Monday.
Stay home and take a virtual stroll through these art galleries, museums
LOS ANGELES -- Museums and art galleries that have been forced to temporarily close their doors to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic are offering virtual tours and online exhibits for people who may be feeling a little stir crazy during self quarantines.Even before the explosion of the spread of the novel coronavirus, Google Arts and Culture had partnered with more than 2,500 museums and galleries throughout the world, offering virtual tours of some of the most sought-after collections.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesGoogle sells cardboard VR sets online that allow virtual visitors the chance to tour these museums and galleries from the comfort of their own homes.If you’re craving art and culture amid a lockdown, here is your chance to take in the world’s most acclaimed works of art and historical pieces without ever having to leave your couch.The British Museum, LondonThe iconic museum (https://www.britishmuseum.org/) founded in 1753 says it will continue to add to its digital library while the institution remains closed until further notice. “We'll share our collections, research and programmes in new ways that will not require a trip to the Museum,” the museum wrote on their website.Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York CityIn honor of its 150th anniversary, the MET is currently offering a handful of online exhibits and is encouraging people to follow their social media channels. “We're surfacing our greatest hits and hidden treasures on social media with #MetAnywhere," the museum wrote on its website.J.
LOS ANGELES -- Museums and art galleries that have been forced to temporarily close their doors to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic are offering virtual tours and online exhibits for people who may be feeling a little stir crazy during self quarantines.Even before the explosion of the spread of the novel coronavirus, Google Arts and Culture had partnered with more than 2,500 museums and galleries throughout the world, offering virtual tours of some of the most sought-after collections.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesGoogle sells cardboard VR sets online that allow virtual visitors the chance to tour these museums and galleries from the comfort of their own homes.If you’re craving art and culture amid a lockdown, here is your chance to take in the world’s most acclaimed works of art and historical pieces without ever having to leave your couch.The British Museum, LondonThe iconic museum (https://www.britishmuseum.org/) founded in 1753 says it will continue to add to its digital library while the institution remains closed until further notice. “We'll share our collections, research and programmes in new ways that will not require a trip to the Museum,” the museum wrote on their website.Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York CityIn honor of its 150th anniversary, the MET is currently offering a handful of online exhibits and is encouraging people to follow their social media channels. “We're surfacing our greatest hits and hidden treasures on social media with #MetAnywhere," the museum wrote on its website.J.
Remote exercise: Local gyms, fitness pros offer live classes online
SEATTLE -- With gyms shut down across the state for at least the next two weeks, fitness enthusiasts and gym rats are left to lift and lunge from their living room or outside away from other people.Like so many other affected industries, local gyms and fitness instructors are stepping up to fill the void, moving their group classes from the studio to the web.Here are some live virtual classes and free routines:
SEATTLE -- With gyms shut down across the state for at least the next two weeks, fitness enthusiasts and gym rats are left to lift and lunge from their living room or outside away from other people.Like so many other affected industries, local gyms and fitness instructors are stepping up to fill the void, moving their group classes from the studio to the web.Here are some live virtual classes and free routines:
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to give televised statewide speech tonight
Gov. Jay Inslee will give a statewide address Monday night to discuss additional plans to slow the spread of coronavirus as health officials reported the number of deaths in Washington state topped 100.
Gov. Jay Inslee will give a statewide address Monday night to discuss additional plans to slow the spread of coronavirus as health officials reported the number of deaths in Washington state topped 100.
Doctors say loss of sense of smell might be Covid-19 symptom
Doctors in the United States on Sunday called for the loss of sense of smell and taste to be added to the "list of screening tools" for Covid-19.The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery said symptoms of anosmia, or lack of sense of smell, and dysgeusia, or lack of taste, should be used to identify possible Covid-19 infections."Anosmia, in particular, has been seen in patients ultimately testing positive for the coronavirus with no other symptoms," reads to a statement on the academy's website.Those symptoms "warrant serious consideration for self-isolation and testing of these individuals," continues the statement.The academy made its announcement after ENT UK, a professional organization representing ear, nose and throat surgeons in the United Kingdom, said in a separate statement on its website on Saturday that anosmia could be another symptom of infection with the novel coronavirus.It has long been known in medical literature that a sudden loss of smell, or anosmia, may be associated with certain respiratory infections."Previously described coronaviruses are thought to account for 10-15% cases.
Doctors in the United States on Sunday called for the loss of sense of smell and taste to be added to the "list of screening tools" for Covid-19.The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery said symptoms of anosmia, or lack of sense of smell, and dysgeusia, or lack of taste, should be used to identify possible Covid-19 infections."Anosmia, in particular, has been seen in patients ultimately testing positive for the coronavirus with no other symptoms," reads to a statement on the academy's website.Those symptoms "warrant serious consideration for self-isolation and testing of these individuals," continues the statement.The academy made its announcement after ENT UK, a professional organization representing ear, nose and throat surgeons in the United Kingdom, said in a separate statement on its website on Saturday that anosmia could be another symptom of infection with the novel coronavirus.It has long been known in medical literature that a sudden loss of smell, or anosmia, may be associated with certain respiratory infections."Previously described coronaviruses are thought to account for 10-15% cases.
Second patient has coronavirus at Western State Hospital
SEATTLE (AP) — A second patient at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
SEATTLE (AP) — A second patient at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
95 dead, nearly 2,000 coronavirus cases reported in Washington state
One new COVID-19 death was reported Sunday in Washington state as the total number of cases approaches 2,000, according to the state Department of Health.Of the 95 deaths reported, 75 are in King County.
One new COVID-19 death was reported Sunday in Washington state as the total number of cases approaches 2,000, according to the state Department of Health.Of the 95 deaths reported, 75 are in King County.
State campgrounds closing through April 30
State-owned campgrounds across Washington state will be closed starting Monday and remain closed through April 30, the state announced Sunday.No new campers will be allowed into Parks, WDFW, or DNR lands beginning Monday, March 23.
State-owned campgrounds across Washington state will be closed starting Monday and remain closed through April 30, the state announced Sunday.No new campers will be allowed into Parks, WDFW, or DNR lands beginning Monday, March 23.