UW, Seattle University classes moving online starting Monday
SEATTLE -- Starting Monday (March 9), classes at the University of Washington will be taught remotely through the end of the quarter that ends March 20.According to the school's website, one member of the UW community – a staff member who works in Roosevelt Commons East, an off-campus building west of the Seattle campus – has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.The university made the announcement Friday, noting that classes will no longer be meeting in person as coronavirus cases increase and public health officials discourage large groups of people from convening in public if possible.
SEATTLE -- Starting Monday (March 9), classes at the University of Washington will be taught remotely through the end of the quarter that ends March 20.According to the school's website, one member of the UW community – a staff member who works in Roosevelt Commons East, an off-campus building west of the Seattle campus – has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.The university made the announcement Friday, noting that classes will no longer be meeting in person as coronavirus cases increase and public health officials discourage large groups of people from convening in public if possible.
Coronavirus concerns ease traffic: Telecommuting, school closures having 'major impact' on drive times
SEATTLE -- Have your work commutes been noticeably quicker and easier this week?
SEATTLE -- Have your work commutes been noticeably quicker and easier this week?
Washington now has 70 confirmed cases of coronavirus
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state jumped from 39 to 70 on Thursday, including the first death in eastern Washington. The number of deaths remained at ten.
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state jumped from 39 to 70 on Thursday, including the first death in eastern Washington. The number of deaths remained at ten.
Should we cancel school because of coronavirus?
KIRKLAND, Wash-- Tonight, there`s a question being asked by millions of parents in our state and school superintendents: Should schools be canceled because of the coronavirus?It's a growing debate about the safety of our students, their need to learn and be in the classroom, and if fear is driving some of these decisions.Michael Finlayson, an eighth-grader at Kamiakin Middle School in Kirkland, launched an online petition last weekend.
KIRKLAND, Wash-- Tonight, there`s a question being asked by millions of parents in our state and school superintendents: Should schools be canceled because of the coronavirus?It's a growing debate about the safety of our students, their need to learn and be in the classroom, and if fear is driving some of these decisions.Michael Finlayson, an eighth-grader at Kamiakin Middle School in Kirkland, launched an online petition last weekend.
"This virus is going to spread across county lines:" Emergency declarations allow officials to move quickly in response to coronavirus
SEATTLE – Multiple counties and cities have declared an emergency over coronavirus, and so has Governor Jay Inslee.“We can’t ship Washingtonians to Mars here,” said Inslee during a press conference Monday. “We need to care for them, and we need to find places to do this.”That’s why across Puget Sound, so far three locations have been identified to either quarantine or isolate those exposed or infected by the virus and prevent them from spreading the disease.“We need to accept medical reality here, this disease, this virus is going to spread across county lines,” Inslee said.In Thurston County, an emergency declaration allows health officials to turn a portion of the Maple Lane corrections facility into a location for those sick to recover and minimize the virus’ spread.A similar declaration allowed several quarantine and isolation trailers to be installed in White Center and more trailers and other locations within King County are likely to be announced soon.
SEATTLE – Multiple counties and cities have declared an emergency over coronavirus, and so has Governor Jay Inslee.“We can’t ship Washingtonians to Mars here,” said Inslee during a press conference Monday. “We need to care for them, and we need to find places to do this.”That’s why across Puget Sound, so far three locations have been identified to either quarantine or isolate those exposed or infected by the virus and prevent them from spreading the disease.“We need to accept medical reality here, this disease, this virus is going to spread across county lines,” Inslee said.In Thurston County, an emergency declaration allows health officials to turn a portion of the Maple Lane corrections facility into a location for those sick to recover and minimize the virus’ spread.A similar declaration allowed several quarantine and isolation trailers to be installed in White Center and more trailers and other locations within King County are likely to be announced soon.
Pence pledges 'full support' to Washington state in coronavirus fight
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Washington state Thursday amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, pledging the full support of the Trump administration to state officials as the death toll continues to mount.The state has been the hardest hit by the outbreak in the U.S., with at least 70 confirmed infections and 11 dead.
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Washington state Thursday amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, pledging the full support of the Trump administration to state officials as the death toll continues to mount.The state has been the hardest hit by the outbreak in the U.S., with at least 70 confirmed infections and 11 dead.
Families of Life Care residents call for better communication, staff support
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Washington state jumped from 39 to 70 on Thursday.
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Washington state jumped from 39 to 70 on Thursday.
Northshore parents frustrated with district's decision to close schools for days over COVID-19 concerns
BOTHELL, Wash. -- There is frustration from some parents of students in the Northshore School District.
BOTHELL, Wash. -- There is frustration from some parents of students in the Northshore School District.
Worker at Seattle's CenturyLink Field tests positive for coronavirus
SEATTLE -- An employee working at CenturyLink Field during a recent XFL game tested positive for novel coronavirus, King County authorities said Thursday.
SEATTLE -- An employee working at CenturyLink Field during a recent XFL game tested positive for novel coronavirus, King County authorities said Thursday.
King County officials buy $4 million 'quarantine' motel
Hard surfaces, easy-to-clean floors and separate heating-and-cooling units in each room: The amenities offered by the suburban EconoLodge motel may not be fancy, but they were just what Seattle-area officials say they were looking for in a quarantine facility for coronavirus patients.
Hard surfaces, easy-to-clean floors and separate heating-and-cooling units in each room: The amenities offered by the suburban EconoLodge motel may not be fancy, but they were just what Seattle-area officials say they were looking for in a quarantine facility for coronavirus patients.
Washington orders insurance companies to waive copays, deductibles for coronavirus testing
Washington’s insurance commissioner has issued an order requiring health insurers in the state to not charge copays or deductibles for people who require testing for the coronavirus.
Washington’s insurance commissioner has issued an order requiring health insurers in the state to not charge copays or deductibles for people who require testing for the coronavirus.
Dogs and cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test positive
Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owners.
Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owners.
Washington AG investigating coronavirus-related price gouging
SEATTLE – As health officials identify more people in western Washington who have become infected with COVID-19, the state’s Attorney General announced the office is investigating instances of price gouging.When coronavirus was found to be present in Puget Sound this week, people seeking basic food and medical items at brick-and-mortar stores shared images on social media showing normally stocked shelves had been depleted.“My office is investigating price gouging in the wake of the COVID-19 public-health emergency,” read a statement issued by Attorney General Bob Ferguson office Wednesday. “We do not identify the targets of our investigations, but we are taking formal investigative actions.”
SEATTLE – As health officials identify more people in western Washington who have become infected with COVID-19, the state’s Attorney General announced the office is investigating instances of price gouging.When coronavirus was found to be present in Puget Sound this week, people seeking basic food and medical items at brick-and-mortar stores shared images on social media showing normally stocked shelves had been depleted.“My office is investigating price gouging in the wake of the COVID-19 public-health emergency,” read a statement issued by Attorney General Bob Ferguson office Wednesday. “We do not identify the targets of our investigations, but we are taking formal investigative actions.”
Northshore schools to close for up to 2 weeks amid coronavirus concerns
BOTHELL, Wash. -- The Northshore School District says all schools will be closed for up to two weeks beginning Thursday, March 5 due to ongoing coronavirus concerns.Superintendent Dr.
BOTHELL, Wash. -- The Northshore School District says all schools will be closed for up to two weeks beginning Thursday, March 5 due to ongoing coronavirus concerns.Superintendent Dr.
Olympia woman who tested positive for coronavirus aboard Diamond Princess cruise is back home, still quarantined
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- An Olympia woman who tested positive for coronavirus while aboard the now-infamous Diamond Princess cruise ship is finally back home, but still under quarantine as she awaits her latest test results.Marianne Obenchain says it's good to be home, but admits quarantine is lonely."I kind of miss the human interaction.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- An Olympia woman who tested positive for coronavirus while aboard the now-infamous Diamond Princess cruise ship is finally back home, but still under quarantine as she awaits her latest test results.Marianne Obenchain says it's good to be home, but admits quarantine is lonely."I kind of miss the human interaction.
City of Kent disappointed county did not seek input in motel purchase for COVID-19 isolation facility
KENT, Wash. – King County announced it will be purchasing a motel in Kent to be used as an isolation facility for people dealing with COVID-19.Officials said the Econo Lodge located on Central Avenue North will be staffed and monitored by Public Health personnel.
KENT, Wash. – King County announced it will be purchasing a motel in Kent to be used as an isolation facility for people dealing with COVID-19.Officials said the Econo Lodge located on Central Avenue North will be staffed and monitored by Public Health personnel.
Take inventory of your mental health as we cope with COVID-19 information overload
SEATTLE - One local doctor says it's important to take the time to get an inventory of your mental health as we react to COVID-19.It’s understandable that many of us are struggling to find the balance between fear and vigilance.So as researchers and health experts work around the clock to fully understand COVID-19, experts say the rest of us should focus on what we do know about the virus instead of what we don’t know.On Wednesday the traffic in downtown Seattle or the lack thereof is one measure of the anxiety many of us are feeling over coronavirus.“Starting tomorrow I am going to stay home, probably every day from now on,” Frank Chau said.Chau is in the tech industry and he is able to do his job from home.Many companies are either allowing employees to work from home or mandating it.The virus is forcing people to change the way they live, from canceled trips and events to empty grocery shelves.“A lot of handwashing and maybe don’t go to that one music show,” Ben Frost said.Doctors say how we are feeling makes total sense.“People don’t like the unknown, when people feel like they don’t know something, they feel like they've lost agency and power to control their destiny and it's a scary thing,” Dr.
SEATTLE - One local doctor says it's important to take the time to get an inventory of your mental health as we react to COVID-19.It’s understandable that many of us are struggling to find the balance between fear and vigilance.So as researchers and health experts work around the clock to fully understand COVID-19, experts say the rest of us should focus on what we do know about the virus instead of what we don’t know.On Wednesday the traffic in downtown Seattle or the lack thereof is one measure of the anxiety many of us are feeling over coronavirus.“Starting tomorrow I am going to stay home, probably every day from now on,” Frank Chau said.Chau is in the tech industry and he is able to do his job from home.Many companies are either allowing employees to work from home or mandating it.The virus is forcing people to change the way they live, from canceled trips and events to empty grocery shelves.“A lot of handwashing and maybe don’t go to that one music show,” Ben Frost said.Doctors say how we are feeling makes total sense.“People don’t like the unknown, when people feel like they don’t know something, they feel like they've lost agency and power to control their destiny and it's a scary thing,” Dr.
Feds investigate Washington nursing home as U.S. coronavirus death toll hits 11
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a patient succumbing in California — the first reported fatality outside Washington state — as federal authorities announced an investigation of the Seattle-area nursing home where most of the victims were stricken.
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a patient succumbing in California — the first reported fatality outside Washington state — as federal authorities announced an investigation of the Seattle-area nursing home where most of the victims were stricken.
UW Medicine develops its own COVID-19 test
SEATTLE -- UW Medicine has developed its own COVID-19 test and should be testing 1,000-1,500 people per day by the end of the week.Researchers said the test was developed in response to a national shortage of novel coronavirus tests and the current COVID-19 outbreak in Washington state.
SEATTLE -- UW Medicine has developed its own COVID-19 test and should be testing 1,000-1,500 people per day by the end of the week.Researchers said the test was developed in response to a national shortage of novel coronavirus tests and the current COVID-19 outbreak in Washington state.