Washington's mask mandate ends, businesses getting 'back to normal'
"Getting back to normal." That's how some business owners and customers are describing the first day without a statewide mask mandate in place.
'I think there’s a real opportunity'; Advancements needed in safe disposal of face masks
The indoor mask mandate may be coming to an end, but two years into the pandemic, the right way to dispose of them has not changed. Right now, the right way to throw them out is in the trash and to the landfill.
King County health officer: CDC COVID risk map may be too 'lenient'
On the eve of Washington state lifting its mask mandate except in special circumstances, King County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Jeff Duchin, says you may not want to ditch the mask.
Here's where you'll still need to wear a mask after March 12 in Washington and Oregon
As Washington and Oregon end masking requirements for most places, there are still some situations where you'll need to wear a mask.
Washington, Oregon to end mask mandates in schools, most public places on March 12
Washington and Oregon will drop masking requirements for schools and most public places on March 12.
Seattle Public Schools to end masking requirements March 14
Seattle Public Schools on March 9 announced the district would lift its mask mandate Monday, March 14, the district announced.
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during delta surge, study finds
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.
Panel opts against new vaccine requirement for Washington schools
A state advisory group has decided against recommending a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students in K-12 schools.
Seattle Public Schools to lift mask mandate March 14
Seattle Public Schools will lift its mask mandate Monday, March 14, the district announced.
Which states have lifted mask mandates
With the omicron variant of COVID-19 waning and Americans eager to move beyond the virus, government and business leaders have been out ahead of the CDC in ending virus measures.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Seattle program helps small businesses apply for recovery loans as COVID enters next phase
As the state moves to put the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, Seattle’s economic office has prepared $8 million in loans for businesses to start getting back on their feet.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
Washingtonians can now order monthly at-home COVID tests
The Washington State Department of Health announced that Washingtonians will be able to order additional at-home COVID tests monthly.
Face masks now optional at Emerald Queen Casino
Emerald Queen Casino announced Wednesday that face masks are now optional at both locations.
School mask debate not over despite Gov. Inslee's announcement to lift mask mandate
Even with Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that the indoor mask mandate will be lifted at schools come March 12, the debate over masks is not over.
Seattle, King County to end vaccine verification policy March 1
King County announced that it will end the county's vaccine verification policy to enter restaurants, bars, theaters and gyms on March 1.
