Food banks need help providing for people during COVID-19 pandemic
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – Some families are not able to afford essential items needed during the COVID-19 pandemic and food banks across the region are stepping up efforts to serve those in need.However, some of the non-profits are also in need of supplies and volunteers in order to continue serving the community.The Multi-Service Center Food Bank in Federal Way has been busy preparing bags of groceries during the outbreak.
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – Some families are not able to afford essential items needed during the COVID-19 pandemic and food banks across the region are stepping up efforts to serve those in need.However, some of the non-profits are also in need of supplies and volunteers in order to continue serving the community.The Multi-Service Center Food Bank in Federal Way has been busy preparing bags of groceries during the outbreak.
People who have recently left New York should quarantine for 14 days, task force recommends
WASHINGTON, D.C -- In a Tuesday press briefing, Dr.
WASHINGTON, D.C -- In a Tuesday press briefing, Dr.
Inmates ask state Supreme Court to order releases during coronavirus outbreak
SEATTLE — A group of inmates in Washington prisons is asking the state Supreme Court to order the release of prisoners at high risk from the new coronavirus.
SEATTLE — A group of inmates in Washington prisons is asking the state Supreme Court to order the release of prisoners at high risk from the new coronavirus.
Washington state’s stay-at-home order at a glance
In order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary and for non-essential businesses to close for at least two weeks, expanding previous orders that had already banned large gatherings and closed bars and dine-in restaurants.
In order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary and for non-essential businesses to close for at least two weeks, expanding previous orders that had already banned large gatherings and closed bars and dine-in restaurants.
Some Amazon orders taking up to a month to ship as company announces delay on non-essential items
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items in order to combat the shortages and high demand that has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items in order to combat the shortages and high demand that has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Furniture maker is mass-producing face masks and shields in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO, Wash. – When a local hospital system in Washington state put a call out to the community, challenging them to sew 100 million masks, they couldn’t have predicted a local manufacturer would swoop in and start mass producing quality face masks and face shields.“Now our clinicians who put these on say it’s a better product than we had even been using before,” said Jennifer Bayersdorfer, senior VP & chief quality officer at Providence St.
MUKILTEO, Wash. – When a local hospital system in Washington state put a call out to the community, challenging them to sew 100 million masks, they couldn’t have predicted a local manufacturer would swoop in and start mass producing quality face masks and face shields.“Now our clinicians who put these on say it’s a better product than we had even been using before,” said Jennifer Bayersdorfer, senior VP & chief quality officer at Providence St.
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.
