SPS to relax physical distancing in schools starting Monday
Seattle Public Schools will relax physical distancing requirements for students in schools starting next Monday.
21 people charged with $150M in COVID-19 fraud, DOJ reports
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that 21 people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes.
DOJ levels charges against 21 healthcare providers for COVID-related fraud
The DOJ announced criminal charges against 21 business owners, physicians and marketers around the country on Wednesday, including in Western Washington. According to the department, these cases defrauded the government of more than $149 million in false COVID-related billings through federal programs.
COVID-19 re-infection can happen sooner than you think, CDC study says
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
Mask mandate for travelers: Where masks are optional, still required in Washington
Masks are no longer required for most public transportation, but many transit and health officials are recommending masks still be worn.
Mask mandates: Here's where face coverings are still enforced in public settings
A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location.
Masks no longer required on Washington state ferries, terminals
The Washington State Ferries announced on Monday that it is no longer requiring people to wear face masks inside terminals and vessels.
White House: Federal transportation mask mandate 'not in effect at this time'
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
A rise in at-home COVID tests, means a drop in available data
As more people turn to at-home COVID tests, less data is available to top health experts.
WA Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz tests positive for COVID-19
Hilary Franz, Washington’s commissioner of public lands, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.
Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger tests positive for COVID after home opener
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has been placed on the injured list after testing positive for COVID Saturday morning.
WA Board of Health votes 'no' on including COVID vaccine in child immunizations
The Washington Board of Health voted to not include the COVID-19 vaccine as a required immunization for kids going to school.
Costco to end senior, frontline worker early shopping hours Sunday
Costco is ending its special shopping hours for seniors and frontline workers on Sunday.
Philadelphia mask mandate to be reinstated April 18 amid rising COVID-19 case counts
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Philadelphia, health officials have announced the return to a mask mandate for indoor public spaces with enforcement beginning on April 18.
Can families still gather for spring break, Easter with new COVID variant? WA health officials weigh in
Across the country, COVID restrictions are easing, but at the same time, Washington is seeing a new surge in cases.
The difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.
Pilot shortage: 'When there is demand for pilots, that demand can’t get filled instantly'
To fly for an airline, usually, a minimum of 1,500 hours are required. It’s also not unreasonable to see total costs soar up to $100,000 to $200,000 to pay for all the required certificates and ratings.
King County acknowledges millions of dollars spent on 'inappropriate' rental assistant payments
When the COVID-19 pandemic initially hit in March 2020, King County shelled out $350 million in rental assistance to tenants and landlords.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.