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.
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.