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.

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.

COVID-19 testing sites backed up as omicron variant circulates ahead of holidays
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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. 

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

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.

FEMA vaccine clinic opens in Federal Way as COVID-19 cases rise
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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
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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.

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.

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.

200 COVID-19 cases linked to high school wrestling tourneys; new safety guidance for indoor sports released

The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday that it updated its health and safety guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreaks linked to the high school wrestling tournaments this month. 

200 COVID-19 cases linked to high school wrestling tournaments in Washington
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The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday that it updated its health and safety guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreaks linked to the high school wrestling tournaments this month. Officials also said there are now about 200 COVID-19 cases in connection with the tournaments.

21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021

From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.

France:  5th wave is here, New Year's concerts and fireworks banned

“The fifth wave is here and it is here in full force,” Prime Minister Jean Castex told a news conference, adding that the fast-spreading omicron variant is expected to dominate infections in France at the start of January.

Smart Health Cards: Could it become an alternative to vaccine passports?

SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.

Washington wrestling tournaments linked to dozens of COVID-19 cases
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Nearly 100 COVID-19 cases ? including several identified as the omicron variant ? have been linked to recent high school wrestling tournaments, said health authorities in Washington state. The Department of Health, along with local health jurisdictions in multiple counties, have been investigating several outbreaks among unvaccinated and vaccinated people.