Seattle Public Schools reports record-high 704 COVID cases in just a week's time
New data from Seattle Public Schools reports 704 people contracted COVID-19 in just a week’s time, including 145 staff members and 643 students.
New data from Seattle Public Schools reports 704 people contracted COVID-19 in just a week’s time, including 145 staff members and 643 students.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Washington State Fair testing site closed Monday due to overwhelming demand
Pierce County is closing its mass COVID-19 testing site at the Washington State Fair until Tuesday, saying they are at capacity.
Pierce County is closing its mass COVID-19 testing site at the Washington State Fair until Tuesday, saying they are at capacity.
White House shipping COVID test kits to U.S. households
COVID testing remains a huge concern right now, primarily because so many people have to wait long hours just to get one, and some can't even book an appointment for days. FOX 13 is joined by Washington Post business reporter Jacob Bogage to discuss what the White House is doing to solve this problem.
COVID testing remains a huge concern right now, primarily because so many people have to wait long hours just to get one, and some can't even book an appointment for days. FOX 13 is joined by Washington Post business reporter Jacob Bogage to discuss what the White House is doing to solve this problem.
DOH: Over 10K COVID-related deaths recorded in Washington
According to recent numbers from the Washington State Department of Health, Washington state has reached just over 10,000 deaths due to the coronavirus.
According to recent numbers from the Washington State Department of Health, Washington state has reached just over 10,000 deaths due to the coronavirus.
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
Inslee prepared to activate National Guard to help with staffing shortages in hospitals
Gov. Jay Inslee said he’s ready to activate the National Guard to help struggling hospitals around the state dealing with staffing shortages.
Gov. Jay Inslee said he’s ready to activate the National Guard to help struggling hospitals around the state dealing with staffing shortages.
Alaska Airlines reduces January flights by about 10% as omicron cases surge
Alaska Airlines said Thursday it will trim its schedule by about 10% for the rest of January as it deals with "unprecedented" numbers of employees calling in sick during the current COVID-19 surge.
Alaska Airlines said Thursday it will trim its schedule by about 10% for the rest of January as it deals with "unprecedented" numbers of employees calling in sick during the current COVID-19 surge.
Washington orders 5.5 million at-home tests for public
Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state has ordered 5.5 million at-home tests to distribute to the public and will improve booster vaccine access and supply about 10 million free protective masks amid a steep increase in COVID-19 cases due to the more contagious omicron variant.
Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state has ordered 5.5 million at-home tests to distribute to the public and will improve booster vaccine access and supply about 10 million free protective masks amid a steep increase in COVID-19 cases due to the more contagious omicron variant.
King County buys additional 400K COVID-19 at-home test kits
After a week King County announced that it had purchased 300,000 COVID-19 at-home test kits, the county said on Wednesday that it bought an additional 400,000, bringing the total to 700,000 kits.
After a week King County announced that it had purchased 300,000 COVID-19 at-home test kits, the county said on Wednesday that it bought an additional 400,000, bringing the total to 700,000 kits.
Lakewood COVID testing site to close permanently, citing high demand and not enough space
Pierce County is closing its Lakewood COVID-19 testing cite due to extremely high demand.
Pierce County is closing its Lakewood COVID-19 testing cite due to extremely high demand.
Seattle University extends remote learning through Jan. 30
Seattle University announced that winter quarter will be virtual throughout the month of January in response to the rapid spread of the omicron variant.
Seattle University announced that winter quarter will be virtual throughout the month of January in response to the rapid spread of the omicron variant.
Mass Seattle Schools COVID tests show 4% positive rate
Officials say around 4% of more than 14,000 Seattle Public Schools students and staff who participated in the district’s rapid testing clinics this week tested positive for COVID-19.
Officials say around 4% of more than 14,000 Seattle Public Schools students and staff who participated in the district’s rapid testing clinics this week tested positive for COVID-19.
Thurston County opens drive-thru testing site
A new COVID-19 testing site is opening this week in Thurston County.
A new COVID-19 testing site is opening this week in Thurston County.
New COVID quarantine and isolation site opens in Auburn as cases rise
King County's Department of Community and Human Services opened a temporary quarantine and isolation site in Auburn as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
King County's Department of Community and Human Services opened a temporary quarantine and isolation site in Auburn as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Return from winter break has some school districts ramping up COVID-19 testing, vaccine efforts
As students and staff return from winter break, concerns of the Omicron variant spreading has schools ramping up COVID-19 safety measures.
As students and staff return from winter break, concerns of the Omicron variant spreading has schools ramping up COVID-19 safety measures.
UW reduces capacity at COVID-19 test sites, reserved only for those with symptoms or exposure
Just as COVID-19 Omicron variant cases surge in western Washington, there will soon be fewer testing options available to the public.
Just as COVID-19 Omicron variant cases surge in western Washington, there will soon be fewer testing options available to the public.
Video shows huge line of cars for COVID-19 testing in Everett as US shatters case count record
A line of cars waiting for COVID-19 testing wound through neighborhoods in Everett on Tuesday as the United States shattered a record for daily cases.
A line of cars waiting for COVID-19 testing wound through neighborhoods in Everett on Tuesday as the United States shattered a record for daily cases.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
Buffalo stuck in fence rescued on Whidbey Island
Crews with North Whidbey Fire and Rescue helped get a buffalo out of a fence after it was stuck.
Crews with North Whidbey Fire and Rescue helped get a buffalo out of a fence after it was stuck.