COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show
Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Debunking the COVID-19 internment camp conspiracy theory
A Washington state congressional candidate recently congratulated a crowd for protesting outside of our health department. This comes after a rumor that leaders had a plan to round up anyone who won't get vaccinated in internment camps. That plan never existed, but the lie spread like wildfire throughout Washington anyway. Co-founder of the UW Center for an Informed Public Kate Starbird explained what happened on FOX 13 Morning News.
A Washington state congressional candidate recently congratulated a crowd for protesting outside of our health department. This comes after a rumor that leaders had a plan to round up anyone who won't get vaccinated in internment camps. That plan never existed, but the lie spread like wildfire throughout Washington anyway. Co-founder of the UW Center for an Informed Public Kate Starbird explained what happened on FOX 13 Morning News.
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
Washington's unemployment rate falls to 4.5% in December
The Washington Employment Security Department reports the state's unemployment rate continues to slowly improve as the pandemic rages on.
The Washington Employment Security Department reports the state's unemployment rate continues to slowly improve as the pandemic rages on.
COVID-19 two years later: First US case reported in Washington state
This week marks two years since COVID-19 changed lives in Washington state, across the country and throughout the world.
This week marks two years since COVID-19 changed lives in Washington state, across the country and throughout the world.
Supreme Court rejects request to block federal air travel mask mandate
The TSA coronavirus mask mandate is in place until at least March 18, 2022.
The TSA coronavirus mask mandate is in place until at least March 18, 2022.
Washington students’ test scores drop significantly
Washington students took their first state exams since the pandemic began last fall and their scored dropped.
Washington students took their first state exams since the pandemic began last fall and their scored dropped.
Snohomish County to open new vaccination, testing sites
Snohomish County will open a new vaccination site and is working on plans to open a mass testing site in response to the omicron surge.
Snohomish County will open a new vaccination site and is working on plans to open a mass testing site in response to the omicron surge.
SPS reports more COVID cases in past 2 weeks than across entire pandemic
Seattle Public Schools reported more COVID-19 infections in the past two weeks than in the entirety of the pandemic.
Seattle Public Schools reported more COVID-19 infections in the past two weeks than in the entirety of the pandemic.
How to spot a fake mask, and how to stretch the life of a mask
As the omicron variant hits more people, we look at how to spot a fake mask and how to extend the lifespan of a mask.
As the omicron variant hits more people, we look at how to spot a fake mask and how to extend the lifespan of a mask.
Bellingham Public Library to temporarily return to curbside service
Bellingham Public Library is moving back to curbside-only service, citing concerns with the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Bellingham Public Library is moving back to curbside-only service, citing concerns with the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Seattle Children's Hospital unable to give COVID tests due to critical shortages
Seattle Children’s Hospital is temporarily unable to offer COVID-19 tests due to supply and staff shortages.
Seattle Children’s Hospital is temporarily unable to offer COVID-19 tests due to supply and staff shortages.
UW Medicine sees record-number of COVID patients in its hospitals
UW Medicine has seen a record-high number of COVID-19 inpatients as of Jan. 14, the organization announced on Friday.
UW Medicine has seen a record-high number of COVID-19 inpatients as of Jan. 14, the organization announced on Friday.
Monthly child tax credit to stop this weekend: What families should know
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
Federal COVID-19 testing website launches Jan. 19; 4 free at-home tests per home
The White House says the federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday. supplies will be limited to four free tests per home.
The White House says the federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday. supplies will be limited to four free tests per home.
Gov. Inslee deploys Washington National Guard to assist hospitals, testing
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is deploying 100 members of the state National Guard to hospitals across the state to set up testing sites and to assist in non-medical tasks amid crowding due to a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is deploying 100 members of the state National Guard to hospitals across the state to set up testing sites and to assist in non-medical tasks amid crowding due to a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Center for Covid Control to 'pause' testing nationwide after Washington location shut down
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.