Gov. Inslee bans large gatherings in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties
Hoping to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday banned gatherings and events of more than 250 people in three Western Washington counties covering hundreds of miles and millions of people.
Hoping to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday banned gatherings and events of more than 250 people in three Western Washington counties covering hundreds of miles and millions of people.
100,000+ public school students told to stay home as coronavirus threat spreads
SEATTLE -- The viral outbreak has forced the closures of more than half a dozen public school districts across Western Washington, including some of Puget Sound’s largest like Seattle Public Schools.Some districts say campuses will only be closed for a couple weeks, others will close for as many as six weeks.Here are the latest school closures in western Washington Not to mention the teachers, bus drivers and staff, at least 100,000 public school students across Puget Sound are now being told to stay home.“In times of great need our students have stepped up before,” said Seattle School Board President Zachery DeWolf.School districts across the region are reacting to Gov.
SEATTLE -- The viral outbreak has forced the closures of more than half a dozen public school districts across Western Washington, including some of Puget Sound’s largest like Seattle Public Schools.Some districts say campuses will only be closed for a couple weeks, others will close for as many as six weeks.Here are the latest school closures in western Washington Not to mention the teachers, bus drivers and staff, at least 100,000 public school students across Puget Sound are now being told to stay home.“In times of great need our students have stepped up before,” said Seattle School Board President Zachery DeWolf.School districts across the region are reacting to Gov.
AP Source: Oregon governor to announce coronavirus rules
SALEM, Ore. — With officials assuming that thousands of Oregonians will get the new coronavirus, an Associated Press source says Gov.
SALEM, Ore. — With officials assuming that thousands of Oregonians will get the new coronavirus, an Associated Press source says Gov.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK — Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor said in a statement Wednesday.Hanks said the couple were in Australia and felt tired, with colds, body aches and slight fevers.The Oscar-winner said in a statement: “To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus and were found to be positive."The 63-year-old actor said they will be “tested, observed and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires.”
NEW YORK — Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor said in a statement Wednesday.Hanks said the couple were in Australia and felt tired, with colds, body aches and slight fevers.The Oscar-winner said in a statement: “To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus and were found to be positive."The 63-year-old actor said they will be “tested, observed and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires.”
NBA suspends season until further notice over coronavirus
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league’s owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league’s owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.
Boeing shares suffer worst one-day drop since 1974
Boeing’s stock tumbled 18% on Wednesday, its biggest one-day percentage drop since 1974, and company leaders painted a sobering picture for the business in 2020.
Boeing’s stock tumbled 18% on Wednesday, its biggest one-day percentage drop since 1974, and company leaders painted a sobering picture for the business in 2020.
No fans: Only essential staff and limited family at NCAA tournaments
NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
First two sailings of Seattle cruise season canceled amid coronavirus outbreak
SEATTLE -- The first two sailings of the Seattle 2020 cruise season have been canceled in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.The Grand Princess, which docked in the Bay Area in California this week after 21 of the ship's 3,500 passengers and crew members tested positive for the virus, was set to sail from Seattle's Pier 66 on April 1.The second ship, Celebrity Eclipse, was set to stop in Seattle on April 5.Port of Seattle officials said both cruises are "port of call" sailings, meaning the ships make a one-day stop in Seattle on its way to another destination.“This region is in a public health emergency and we will postpone the start of cruise season by at least two weeks,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Peter Steinbrueck. “The health, safety, and well-being of our residents is our top priority.”No other Seattle cruises have been canceled, but port and industry leaders will continue to evaluate as the outbreak continues.
SEATTLE -- The first two sailings of the Seattle 2020 cruise season have been canceled in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.The Grand Princess, which docked in the Bay Area in California this week after 21 of the ship's 3,500 passengers and crew members tested positive for the virus, was set to sail from Seattle's Pier 66 on April 1.The second ship, Celebrity Eclipse, was set to stop in Seattle on April 5.Port of Seattle officials said both cruises are "port of call" sailings, meaning the ships make a one-day stop in Seattle on its way to another destination.“This region is in a public health emergency and we will postpone the start of cruise season by at least two weeks,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Peter Steinbrueck. “The health, safety, and well-being of our residents is our top priority.”No other Seattle cruises have been canceled, but port and industry leaders will continue to evaluate as the outbreak continues.
Seattle, Lake Washington public school districts to close for two weeks
The Seattle Public School District will close for at least two weeks amid concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus.The district announced the closure in a message sent to families."The decision to close the district was extremely difficult," the message said. "We know that closing our schools will impact our most vulnerable families and we recognize that working families depend on the consistency and predictability of supports and services our schools offer.
The Seattle Public School District will close for at least two weeks amid concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus.The district announced the closure in a message sent to families."The decision to close the district was extremely difficult," the message said. "We know that closing our schools will impact our most vulnerable families and we recognize that working families depend on the consistency and predictability of supports and services our schools offer.
Mariners, Sounders, XFL shut out in Seattle because of coronavirus
UPDATE: Major League Soccer will suspend games for 30 days, the league announced Thursday.
UPDATE: Major League Soccer will suspend games for 30 days, the league announced Thursday.
WHO declares COVID-19 a global pandemic, citing 'alarming levels of inaction'
The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic."Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly.
The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic."Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly.
Patient visitation suspended at all UW Medicine hospitals over coronavirus concerns
SEATTLE - UW Medicine hospitals are suspending routine patient visits starting Wednesday (March 11) in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.The new policy -- in place at UW Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest campuses in Seattle), Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and Valley Medical Center in Renton -- is in effect until further notice."This is a difficult decision.
SEATTLE - UW Medicine hospitals are suspending routine patient visits starting Wednesday (March 11) in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.The new policy -- in place at UW Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest campuses in Seattle), Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and Valley Medical Center in Renton -- is in effect until further notice."This is a difficult decision.
Stanwood Camano School District to close Wednesday; Snohomish SD will reopen
Some Western Washington schools announced closures and others will reopen on Wednesday, March 11 amid the coronavirus outbreak. We'll update this page as we learn more from local districts.
Some Western Washington schools announced closures and others will reopen on Wednesday, March 11 amid the coronavirus outbreak. We'll update this page as we learn more from local districts.
Two more coronavirus deaths in King County as 10 nursing homes report positive tests
Two more King County nursing home residents have died after contracting COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to 22 and the statewide number to 24 as of Tuesday afternoon (March 10).
Two more King County nursing home residents have died after contracting COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to 22 and the statewide number to 24 as of Tuesday afternoon (March 10).
AP Source: Inslee expected to ban large gatherings in King, Pierce, Snohomish counties
SEATTLE -- The Associated Press has learned Washington state's governor will ban gatherings and events of more than 250 people in virtually the entire Seattle metro area to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak.The state has at least 24 COVID-19 deaths, the most in the U.S. The person who spoke about the decision late Tuesday was involved in the planning of the decision but spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly.Gov.
SEATTLE -- The Associated Press has learned Washington state's governor will ban gatherings and events of more than 250 people in virtually the entire Seattle metro area to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak.The state has at least 24 COVID-19 deaths, the most in the U.S. The person who spoke about the decision late Tuesday was involved in the planning of the decision but spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly.Gov.
How to help local theatre companies bracing for potentially 'catastrophic' impacts from COVID-19
SEATTLE - Co-Executive Director of Nordo, Erin Brindley, loves to find ways to breathe life into the performances on stage.
SEATTLE - Co-Executive Director of Nordo, Erin Brindley, loves to find ways to breathe life into the performances on stage.
Some employees at nursing home in Kirkland will be tested for COVID-19
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