U.S. virus death toll rises to 11 with California victim
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 11 with a victim succumbing in California, the first reported fatality outside Washington state.Officials in Placer County, northwest of Sacramento, said Wednesday an elderly adult who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a San Francisco-to-Mexico cruise had died.They said the victim had underlying health conditions.
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 11 with a victim succumbing in California, the first reported fatality outside Washington state.Officials in Placer County, northwest of Sacramento, said Wednesday an elderly adult who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a San Francisco-to-Mexico cruise had died.They said the victim had underlying health conditions.
Vice President Mike Pence to meet with Governor Inslee in Olympia Thursday
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Vice President Mike Pence, who's heading the Trump administration's response to the nation's novel coronavirus outbreak, is traveling to Olympia Thursday.Washington state is at the center of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., largely due to the virus's rapid spread at LifeCare Center, a Kirkland nursing home.Pence said he'll be in Olympia to meet with Gov.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Vice President Mike Pence, who's heading the Trump administration's response to the nation's novel coronavirus outbreak, is traveling to Olympia Thursday.Washington state is at the center of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., largely due to the virus's rapid spread at LifeCare Center, a Kirkland nursing home.Pence said he'll be in Olympia to meet with Gov.
Coronavirus death toll climbs to 10 in Washington state, 39 confirmed cases
A ninth person has died in King County after contracting COVID-19, bringing the statewide total of coronavirus deaths to ten as of Wednesday. The tenth death was a woman in her 90s, health officials said Wednesday.
A ninth person has died in King County after contracting COVID-19, bringing the statewide total of coronavirus deaths to ten as of Wednesday. The tenth death was a woman in her 90s, health officials said Wednesday.
Coronavirus deaths tied to Kirkland nursing facility increase to 7
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- King County officials have confirmed three more deaths tied to Life Care Center of Kirkland, now bringing the total to seven who have died of coronavirus.Carmen Gray and her sister visited their 76-year-old mom at the nursing facility on Tuesday.
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- King County officials have confirmed three more deaths tied to Life Care Center of Kirkland, now bringing the total to seven who have died of coronavirus.Carmen Gray and her sister visited their 76-year-old mom at the nursing facility on Tuesday.
'Big Climb' fundraisers in Seattle postponed over coronavirus fears
SEATTLE -- The Big Climb fundraising events in Seattle have been postponed as the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow in western Washington.The first Big Climb event, in which 2,100 firefighters from 27 states and six countries race up the stairs of Columbia Tower to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, was set for March 8.The second event, the civilian climb, was scheduled for March 22.Organizers said there were more than 5,000 people registered for both events.
SEATTLE -- The Big Climb fundraising events in Seattle have been postponed as the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow in western Washington.The first Big Climb event, in which 2,100 firefighters from 27 states and six countries race up the stairs of Columbia Tower to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, was set for March 8.The second event, the civilian climb, was scheduled for March 22.Organizers said there were more than 5,000 people registered for both events.
Hazen High School closed for the week after student tests positive for COVID-19
RENTON -- The Renton School District has closed Hazen High School for the rest of the week after learning a student there tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday.According to a statement on the school district's website, Public Health - Seattle & King County recommended Hazen High School until March 6 to determine if anybody came in contact with the student.All athletic practices are also canceled for now.The student is at home recovering.All other Renton schools will remain open on regular schedule.
RENTON -- The Renton School District has closed Hazen High School for the rest of the week after learning a student there tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday.According to a statement on the school district's website, Public Health - Seattle & King County recommended Hazen High School until March 6 to determine if anybody came in contact with the student.All athletic practices are also canceled for now.The student is at home recovering.All other Renton schools will remain open on regular schedule.
Quarantine trailers to be installed in White Center for coronavirus patients
WHITE CENTER, Wash. – Public Health – Seattle King County has selected a site to house coronavirus patients who need emergency quarantine and isolated treatment.A mobile trailer was just placed on a piece of county property in White Center along SW 112th Street and could be in operation for patients as early as this week.
WHITE CENTER, Wash. – Public Health – Seattle King County has selected a site to house coronavirus patients who need emergency quarantine and isolated treatment.A mobile trailer was just placed on a piece of county property in White Center along SW 112th Street and could be in operation for patients as early as this week.
North Carolina's first case of Coronavirus has a connection in Washington
RALEIGH, North Carolina - A new coronavirus case in North Carolina has a connection to Washington state.
RALEIGH, North Carolina - A new coronavirus case in North Carolina has a connection to Washington state.
Coronavirus concerns and impacts grow in Western Washington
SEATTLE -- From empty commuter rail trains to being told not to lick your presidential primary ballots, life is changing since we started having a coronavirus outbreak in Western Washington.The federal immigration office in Tukwila shut down Tuesday over concerns of the coronavirus.On Twitter, Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli said an employee, "Started exhibiting flu-like symptoms four days after visiting the nursing home in Kirkland, Washington that has seen numerous Covid-19 cases."Tony Juico is heading to the Philippines.
SEATTLE -- From empty commuter rail trains to being told not to lick your presidential primary ballots, life is changing since we started having a coronavirus outbreak in Western Washington.The federal immigration office in Tukwila shut down Tuesday over concerns of the coronavirus.On Twitter, Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli said an employee, "Started exhibiting flu-like symptoms four days after visiting the nursing home in Kirkland, Washington that has seen numerous Covid-19 cases."Tony Juico is heading to the Philippines.
12 first responders quarantined in Kirkland showing flu-like symptoms
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Twelve of the 29 first responders who are quarantined after responding to calls at LifeCenter in Kirkland are showing flu-like symptoms, according to the city.The city says 26 firefighters and three police officers are in quarantine because they responded to calls at the nursing home, where a COVID-19 outbreak has occurred.
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Twelve of the 29 first responders who are quarantined after responding to calls at LifeCenter in Kirkland are showing flu-like symptoms, according to the city.The city says 26 firefighters and three police officers are in quarantine because they responded to calls at the nursing home, where a COVID-19 outbreak has occurred.
First coronavirus death in Washington state happened last week at Harborview Medical Center
SEATTLE -- A resident of the LifeCare Center in Kirkland that's been at the center of a novel coronavirus outbreak in western Washington died at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle last week before testing positive for COVID-19.The New York Times first reported the fatality, which brings the total number of deaths in Washington state to nine, according to King County & Seattle Public Health.Washington state is the only state in America to report deaths from novel coronavirus.
SEATTLE -- A resident of the LifeCare Center in Kirkland that's been at the center of a novel coronavirus outbreak in western Washington died at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle last week before testing positive for COVID-19.The New York Times first reported the fatality, which brings the total number of deaths in Washington state to nine, according to King County & Seattle Public Health.Washington state is the only state in America to report deaths from novel coronavirus.
Don't lick your primary ballot envelope, secretary of state's office says
OLYMPIA, Wash -- Coronavirus is throwing a small wrinkle into Washington's primary.In an effort to stave off the spread of the virus, the Secretary of State's office doesn't want voters to lick their ballots to seal primary election envelopes.Officials with the Washington Secretary of State's office said voters should use a sponge to moisten their ballot envelopes instead."The Washington State Department of Health advised we encourage voters who have yet to turn in their ballots to seal the envelopes by using an alternative method, such as a wet sponge or cloth," Kylee Zabeel with the Secretary of State's office said.The department is trying to do whatever it can to help slow the spread of coronavirus, Zabeel said.
OLYMPIA, Wash -- Coronavirus is throwing a small wrinkle into Washington's primary.In an effort to stave off the spread of the virus, the Secretary of State's office doesn't want voters to lick their ballots to seal primary election envelopes.Officials with the Washington Secretary of State's office said voters should use a sponge to moisten their ballot envelopes instead."The Washington State Department of Health advised we encourage voters who have yet to turn in their ballots to seal the envelopes by using an alternative method, such as a wet sponge or cloth," Kylee Zabeel with the Secretary of State's office said.The department is trying to do whatever it can to help slow the spread of coronavirus, Zabeel said.
Nine coronavirus deaths in Washington state, King County declares emergency
King County announced an emergency declaration on Monday as the number of COVID-19 cases there rose to 14, including five deaths.Snohomish County has four reported cases, including one death, according to officials.
King County announced an emergency declaration on Monday as the number of COVID-19 cases there rose to 14, including five deaths.Snohomish County has four reported cases, including one death, according to officials.
Woman fears coronavirus exposure after visiting Kirkland nursing facility
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Five of the seven people who have died from the flu-like virus COVID-19 in Washington state had ties to Life Care Center in Kirkland.The Eastside nursing facility has been the epicenter as the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb.For people who have loved ones still inside the facility, some worry about visitors being potentially exposed to the virus.Karen Goheen says her mother is being cared for at the facility.
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Five of the seven people who have died from the flu-like virus COVID-19 in Washington state had ties to Life Care Center in Kirkland.The Eastside nursing facility has been the epicenter as the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb.For people who have loved ones still inside the facility, some worry about visitors being potentially exposed to the virus.Karen Goheen says her mother is being cared for at the facility.
Several western Washington schools to close Tuesday over coronavirus concerns
BOTHELL, Wash. -- Here is a list of schools in western Washington that will be closed on Tuesday, March 3 for coronavirus concerns and preparations:
BOTHELL, Wash. -- Here is a list of schools in western Washington that will be closed on Tuesday, March 3 for coronavirus concerns and preparations:
UPDATE: 18 total coronavirus cases reported statewide
MONDAY, MARCH 2, UPDATE: There are 18 cases of coronavirus statewide, 14 in King County and four in Snohomish County.
MONDAY, MARCH 2, UPDATE: There are 18 cases of coronavirus statewide, 14 in King County and four in Snohomish County.
10 coronavirus cases, 2 deaths, confirmed in King County
UPDATE: Public Health – Seattle & King County announced on Sunday afternoon four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in King County residents, including one death, bringing the total of confirmed cases to ten.
UPDATE: Public Health – Seattle & King County announced on Sunday afternoon four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in King County residents, including one death, bringing the total of confirmed cases to ten.