Severe weather closes several Western Washington COVID-19 testing sites Monday
Several COVID-19 testing sites across the region were closed Monday due to the severe weather conditions following this weekend's snow storm.
Several COVID-19 testing sites across the region were closed Monday due to the severe weather conditions following this weekend's snow storm.
Omicron now dominant virus strain in King County, western Washington
A Seattle hospital leader said Thursday that omicron has become the dominant coronavirus strain in King County and much of Western Washington.
A Seattle hospital leader said Thursday that omicron has become the dominant coronavirus strain in King County and much of Western Washington.
Washington AG Bob Ferguson tests positive for COVID
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on Twitter that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced on Twitter that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Local school district plans for possibility of remote learning in January due to Omicron
Just as K-12 students and staff begin to settle into winter break, the largest school district in the state shared that remote learning could be on the horizon in January due to the Omicron variant.
Just as K-12 students and staff begin to settle into winter break, the largest school district in the state shared that remote learning could be on the horizon in January due to the Omicron variant.
Department of Corrections fined $60K for COVID rule lapses
The Washington Department of Corrections has been fined $60,000 for failing to enforce COVID-19 protective measures at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen.
The Washington Department of Corrections has been fined $60,000 for failing to enforce COVID-19 protective measures at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen.
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation projects 3 billion COVID infections
As we head into Christmas, doctors at UW cite new numbers from IHME predicting there will be 3 billion infections in the next three months, all caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant. For one of the busiest travel times of the year, airports like Sea-Tac are stuck right in the middle of it all.
As we head into Christmas, doctors at UW cite new numbers from IHME predicting there will be 3 billion infections in the next three months, all caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant. For one of the busiest travel times of the year, airports like Sea-Tac are stuck right in the middle of it all.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Groups warn of counterfeit masks as higher quality masks are sought
Health experts are encouraging people to use better masks, but counterfeit masks are being sold online at an alarming rate.
Health experts are encouraging people to use better masks, but counterfeit masks are being sold online at an alarming rate.
Groups warn of counterfeit masks as higher quality masks are sought
Health experts are encouraging people to use better masks, but counterfeit masks are being sold online at an alarming rate.
Health experts are encouraging people to use better masks, but counterfeit masks are being sold online at an alarming rate.
Delta still dominant COVID strain in Washington, but officials worry
Washington health officials said Tuesday at least 400 cases of the new COVID-19 variant had been confirmed, but that omicron hasn’t yet overtaken delta cases in the state.
Washington health officials said Tuesday at least 400 cases of the new COVID-19 variant had been confirmed, but that omicron hasn’t yet overtaken delta cases in the state.
COVID-19 testing sites backed up as omicron variant circulates ahead of holidays
In the last two weeks, Washington state has averaged more than 1,500 new, likely cases of COVID-19 a day. And that's leading to a strain at testing sites in some areas.
In the last two weeks, Washington state has averaged more than 1,500 new, likely cases of COVID-19 a day. And that's leading to a strain at testing sites in some areas.
COVID-19 testing sites backed up as omicron variant circulates ahead of holidays
In the last two weeks, Washington state has averaged more than 1,500 new, likely cases of COVID-19 a day. And that's leading to a strain at testing sites in some areas.
In the last two weeks, Washington state has averaged more than 1,500 new, likely cases of COVID-19 a day. And that's leading to a strain at testing sites in some areas.
COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Rapid COVID-19 home tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holidays, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
FEMA vaccine clinic opens in Federal Way as COVID-19 cases rise
Local health authorities teamed up with FEMA to open a vaccine clinic as South King County sees an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Local health authorities teamed up with FEMA to open a vaccine clinic as South King County sees an increase in COVID-19 cases.
FEMA vaccine clinic opens in Federal Way as COVID-19 cases rise
Local health authorities teamed up with FEMA to open a vaccine clinic as South King County sees an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Local health authorities teamed up with FEMA to open a vaccine clinic as South King County sees an increase in COVID-19 cases.
FEMA opens mobile vaccination site in Federal Way
FEMA is now teaming up with local public health to boost the number of vaccines that are going out in Western Washington.
FEMA is now teaming up with local public health to boost the number of vaccines that are going out in Western Washington.
Swedish company showcases microchip that can download COVID-19 passport status
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin, according to a video from the South China Post that went viral Friday.
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin, according to a video from the South China Post that went viral Friday.
Washington State Sen. Doug Ericksen dies at 52
Washington State Senator Doug Ericksen has died, more than a month after he was diagnosed with COVID-19 in El Salvador.
Washington State Senator Doug Ericksen has died, more than a month after he was diagnosed with COVID-19 in El Salvador.
NY single-day record for COVID cases
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.