State expands unemployment benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19 outbreak
OLYMPIA -- The state has rolled out new rules designed to help Washington state workers who are facing financial hardship from the COVID-19 outbreak.Inslee, speaking at a press conference in Olympia Tuesday, said these new worker protections are in addition to the steps that several of the state's largest companies have taken to help hourly employees and supporting businesses "weather this difficult period."Telecommuting, school closures and quarantines around the state have brought a big dip in business to restaurants, movie theaters, bars, hotels and other industries, particularly in Seattle where tens of thousands of tech workers are now working from home.As of Tuesday, there were 162 presumptive positive novel coronavirus cases in eight Washington counties.
OLYMPIA -- The state has rolled out new rules designed to help Washington state workers who are facing financial hardship from the COVID-19 outbreak.Inslee, speaking at a press conference in Olympia Tuesday, said these new worker protections are in addition to the steps that several of the state's largest companies have taken to help hourly employees and supporting businesses "weather this difficult period."Telecommuting, school closures and quarantines around the state have brought a big dip in business to restaurants, movie theaters, bars, hotels and other industries, particularly in Seattle where tens of thousands of tech workers are now working from home.As of Tuesday, there were 162 presumptive positive novel coronavirus cases in eight Washington counties.
Snohomish, Meridian school districts, several Tacoma schools closing after positive coronavirus tests
Four schools in Tacoma also have closures this week after individuals tested "presumptive positive" for coronavirus at Sheridan Elementary, Lowell Elementary and Wilson High School.Administrators said this is in addition to the presumptive positive test that forced the closure of Mary Lyon Elementary.
Four schools in Tacoma also have closures this week after individuals tested "presumptive positive" for coronavirus at Sheridan Elementary, Lowell Elementary and Wilson High School.Administrators said this is in addition to the presumptive positive test that forced the closure of Mary Lyon Elementary.
Hospitality, restaurant and other businesses seeing huge drops in customers amid coronavirus crisis
SEATTLE – The coronavirus crisis is having a huge impact on local business, including those working on the front lines of the entertainment and hospitality industry.Some business owners have already decided to close up shop in an effort to survive the steep decline in business.The lights are on, bars and restaurants are open but there just aren’t very many customers.Businesses owners are not only worried about what happens next, they also share concern about how their staff will survive.“It’s super still and calm,” said cyclist Elizabeth Doll during her afternoon commute through Seattle. “Usually I run into traffic especially in the morning and there was just nothing today.”“If it stays like this for more than a few weeks we’re in trouble,” said co-owner of Terra Platta restaurant Linda DiLello Morton.
SEATTLE – The coronavirus crisis is having a huge impact on local business, including those working on the front lines of the entertainment and hospitality industry.Some business owners have already decided to close up shop in an effort to survive the steep decline in business.The lights are on, bars and restaurants are open but there just aren’t very many customers.Businesses owners are not only worried about what happens next, they also share concern about how their staff will survive.“It’s super still and calm,” said cyclist Elizabeth Doll during her afternoon commute through Seattle. “Usually I run into traffic especially in the morning and there was just nothing today.”“If it stays like this for more than a few weeks we’re in trouble,” said co-owner of Terra Platta restaurant Linda DiLello Morton.
Coronavirus: New test results find 31 positive cases at Life Care Center in Kirkland
SEATTLE -- A spokesman for the Kirkland, Washington nursing home that is the site of the worst COVID-19 outbreak in the United States said Monday that 31 residents still in the facility have tested positive for the virus.In a news conference Monday evening, the Life Care Center official announced the latest coronavirus test results for 35 residents:
SEATTLE -- A spokesman for the Kirkland, Washington nursing home that is the site of the worst COVID-19 outbreak in the United States said Monday that 31 residents still in the facility have tested positive for the virus.In a news conference Monday evening, the Life Care Center official announced the latest coronavirus test results for 35 residents:
Pearl Jam postpones tour amid coronavirus outbreak
SEATTLE -- Pearl Jam on Monday announced it would postpone the first leg of its 2020 North American Tour amid the coronavirus outbreak."So we are being told that being part of large gatherings is high on the list of things to avoid as this global health crisis is now beginning to affect all of our lives," the band wrote on Twitter."This scheduled first leg of our PJ/Gigaton tour will need to be postponed and shows rescheduled for a later date."
SEATTLE -- Pearl Jam on Monday announced it would postpone the first leg of its 2020 North American Tour amid the coronavirus outbreak."So we are being told that being part of large gatherings is high on the list of things to avoid as this global health crisis is now beginning to affect all of our lives," the band wrote on Twitter."This scheduled first leg of our PJ/Gigaton tour will need to be postponed and shows rescheduled for a later date."
Coronavirus death toll reaches 22 statewide after three more Life Care residents die
KING COUNTY -- Three more people diagnosed with novel coronavirus have died in King County, bringing the countywide death toll to 20 and the statewide death toll to 22.According to Seattle & King County Public Health, 33 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported through 11:59 p.m. Sunday (March 8).
KING COUNTY -- Three more people diagnosed with novel coronavirus have died in King County, bringing the countywide death toll to 20 and the statewide death toll to 22.According to Seattle & King County Public Health, 33 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported through 11:59 p.m. Sunday (March 8).
Seattle area's largest companies chip in $2.5 million to help people impacted by coronavirus
SEATTLE (AP) — Major Seattle businesses including Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks and Alaska Airlines are chipping in to help those hit hardest economically by the new coronavirus.The companies joined with the city of Seattle, King County and the Seattle Foundation on Monday to announce $2.5 million in donations to a new philanthropic fund.The effort intends to give out an initial round of “rapid response grants” in the next few weeks.
SEATTLE (AP) — Major Seattle businesses including Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks and Alaska Airlines are chipping in to help those hit hardest economically by the new coronavirus.The companies joined with the city of Seattle, King County and the Seattle Foundation on Monday to announce $2.5 million in donations to a new philanthropic fund.The effort intends to give out an initial round of “rapid response grants” in the next few weeks.
Three more coronavirus deaths reported Sunday, bringing statewide total to 19
King County on Sunday reported two more deaths linked to coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to 18.
King County on Sunday reported two more deaths linked to coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to 18.
Oregon declares state of emergency to fight new coronavirus
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency on Sunday to contain the new coronavirus after the number of confirmed cases doubled to 14 from the previous day.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency on Sunday to contain the new coronavirus after the number of confirmed cases doubled to 14 from the previous day.
Gates Foundation to soon offer home-testing kits for coronavirus in Seattle area
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced it will begin offering home-testing kits for people in the Seattle area for the new coronavirus in the coming weeks.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced it will begin offering home-testing kits for people in the Seattle area for the new coronavirus in the coming weeks.
Washington state coronavirus cases top 100, including 16 deaths
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state topped 100 on Saturday, including 16 deaths.The Washington State Department of Health announced more than 20 new cases Saturday, saying a total of 102 people in the state have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state topped 100 on Saturday, including 16 deaths.The Washington State Department of Health announced more than 20 new cases Saturday, saying a total of 102 people in the state have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Heartbreaking wait continues for families with loved ones inside Kirkland nursing facility
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Outside the Life Care nursing facility in Kirkland you will often find someone standing by a window waving and talking to a person on the other side.“He started showing symptoms,” Charlie Campbell said.Campbell's dad Gene has been under quarantine at the nursing facility due to the COVID-19 outbreak.Campbell says his dad was just taken to Swedish after running a low fever.
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Outside the Life Care nursing facility in Kirkland you will often find someone standing by a window waving and talking to a person on the other side.“He started showing symptoms,” Charlie Campbell said.Campbell's dad Gene has been under quarantine at the nursing facility due to the COVID-19 outbreak.Campbell says his dad was just taken to Swedish after running a low fever.
3 Washington counties see first COVID-19 cases: Pierce, Clark and Kittitas
ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- Three counties in Washington have recently confirmed their first cases of the novel coronavirus.Pierce, Clark and Kittitas counties announced the cases Friday and Saturday, and said that the affected people were either hospitalized or in isolation.Kittitas County on Saturday announced that a 67-year-old woman tested positive for COVID-19.
ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- Three counties in Washington have recently confirmed their first cases of the novel coronavirus.Pierce, Clark and Kittitas counties announced the cases Friday and Saturday, and said that the affected people were either hospitalized or in isolation.Kittitas County on Saturday announced that a 67-year-old woman tested positive for COVID-19.
Judge denies Kent's motion to stop coronavirus 'quarantine' motel
KENT, Wash. -- A judge has denied Kent's motion to stop King County from using a motel in the city as a quarantine facility for coronavirus patients.The city took legal action after the county announced plans this week to pay $4 million to buy the Econo Lodge on Central Avenue North.
KENT, Wash. -- A judge has denied Kent's motion to stop King County from using a motel in the city as a quarantine facility for coronavirus patients.The city took legal action after the county announced plans this week to pay $4 million to buy the Econo Lodge on Central Avenue North.
Seattle Starbucks closed after employee tests positive for coronavirus
SEATTLE -- Starbucks closed one of its downtown Seattle stores after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.The company said that it learned late Thursday night that an employee at the store at 1st Avenue and University Street had been diagnosed with coronavirus.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks closed one of its downtown Seattle stores after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.The company said that it learned late Thursday night that an employee at the store at 1st Avenue and University Street had been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Florida: 2 people who tested positive for COVID-19 die
MIAMI — Florida health officials say two people who tested positive for the new coronavirus have died in the state.
MIAMI — Florida health officials say two people who tested positive for the new coronavirus have died in the state.
Pierce County announces 1st novel coronavirus case
TACOMA -- Pierce County has confirmed its first case of COVID-19.Health officials said Friday that a man in his 50s tested positive for COVID-19.
TACOMA -- Pierce County has confirmed its first case of COVID-19.Health officials said Friday that a man in his 50s tested positive for COVID-19.
Emerald City Comic Con postponed over coronavirus concerns
SEATTLE -- Emerald City Comic Con, which was expected to bring upwards of 100,000 people to the Convention Center in downtown Seattle next weekend, has been postponed over novel coronavirus fears.The event, one of the largest pop culture and comic events in the country, was slated to take place March 12-15.
SEATTLE -- Emerald City Comic Con, which was expected to bring upwards of 100,000 people to the Convention Center in downtown Seattle next weekend, has been postponed over novel coronavirus fears.The event, one of the largest pop culture and comic events in the country, was slated to take place March 12-15.