Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Gov. Inslee drops COVID booster mandate for WA state workers
Questions are now being raised about Governor Jay Inslee’s reasoning for lifting the COVID booster requirement for state employees, including ferry workers and state troopers.
DOH: New COVID-19 guidelines for schools, childcare providers in WA
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released its new COVID-19 guidelines for K-12 schools and childcare providers for the 2022-23 school year on Wednesday.
Seattle ends COVID hazard pay for grocery store workers
The Seattle City Council has voted to end COVID-19 hazard pay for grocery store workers.
New telehealth option launched to expand COVID-19 treatment access
To increase access to potentially life-saving medication to treat COVID-19, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has launched a new free telehealth option, available for patients both insured and uninsured.
Anti-viral medication & antibody infusion are COVID-19 treatment options for pregnant people
Brooke Lee is a artist and small business owner in Seattle who recently recovered from COVID-19 during the third trimester of her pregnancy.
Washington's hospitals 'dramatically over capacity,' WSHA says it's not COVID-related
The high patient loads aren’t directly because of COVID-19 cases, although they are increasing, but due to delayed procedures and difficulties discharging hospital patients.
Everett nurses say staffing shortage is becoming a crisis
Nurses in the North Sound are sounding the alarm with elected leaders, warning too many in their field are getting burned out and open positions are not being filled quickly enough to make up for it.
King County health officials having 'active' discussions on whether to reinstate mask mandates
COVID-19 levels remain high this summer in Washington’s most populous county — which includes Seattle.
Washington Artisan Cheesemakers Festival returns this fall
After a two-year hiatus, the Washington Artisan Cheesemakers Festival will return to the Seattle Design Center on September 17, 2022.
Arizona is most guilty of COVID-19 'panic buying,' study says
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
This is how much money you need to be happy living in Washington, study finds
Western Washington has grown wildly in the last few decades, and the cost of living has grown right alongside it. In order to be happy living in Washington, you will need a big chunk of change.
Sorority ordered to refund, waive $500K in unlawful housing fees on UW students
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said national sorority Alpha Omicron Pi charged thousands in housing fees for University of Washington students during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though students were unable to access that housing.
Pierce County on CDC’s list for high COVID-19 levels
Pierce County is among several counties in Washington state that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending to mask back up due to high levels of COVID-19.
Families planning COVID vaccinations for youngest children in hopes of full immunity by fall
State health officials reported that in early June, infants and toddlers had the highest case rates amongst children and youth in Washington state, which was about 418 per 100,000 population.
COVID fatigue hits holiday weekend as cases spike in 6 Washington counties
Health officials say COVID is exploding in our state and the CDC is recommending people mask up in six counties in an effort to curb new infections.