New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
UW men's basketball game at Gonzaga canceled due to COVID protocol
The University of Washington men's basketball game at Gonzaga scheduled for Sunday has been canceled.
Public Health: King County patient with Omicron variant has 'mild illness,' not hospitalized
A King County woman confirmed with the COVID-19 Omicron variant has experienced mild illness and has not required hospitalization, according to new information from Public Health.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
WHO: Kids in 5-14 age group account for Europe's highest COVID-19 rates
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.
Scientists in Washington researching COVID-19 Omicron variant to help protect public
The COVID-19 Omicron variant has been detected in three counties across Washington, and in more than 20 countries worldwide, according to the CDC.
Italy to enforce COVID-19 vaccine status checks at indoor restaurants, theaters, museums
Italy is making life more uncomfortable for unvaccinated people as the holidays draw near.
NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private sector employers
Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Travelers at Sea-Tac Airport consider Omicron variant risk, changing requirements
Guidelines for international travelers are getting tighter with the spread of the new Omicron variant.
COVID-19 Omicron variant detected in Washington
The COVID-19 Omicron variant has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Saturday.
Small bars and restaurants to require proof of vaccination in King Co. on Monday
Starting Monday, proof of vaccination will be required in small bars and restaurants in King County for any customers 12 and older.
Long-term COVID-19 smell, taste loss could impact millions, researchers say
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
FDA expands emergency use of 2 COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments to infants
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Biden administration extends mask mandate for public transit through March
The Biden administration is extending a federal mask mandate for public transportation into mid-March, the White House announced on Thursday.
Over 129,000 Washington kids ages 5–11 receive first COVID vaccine dose
Health officials say more than 129,000 children ages 5 through 11 in Washington state have received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine.
1 in 100 in Germany infected with COVID-19, health minister says
More than 1% of the German population is currently infected with the coronavirus, according to the country's health minister
Omicron: WHO says measures used against delta should work for new variant
The WHO says measures like higher vaccination rates, social-distancing guidelines and wearing masks should remain the foundation for fighting the pandemic.
1st confirmed omicron variant case in Minnesota connected to NY anime convention
The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday. The confirmation comes one day after the first U.S. cases of the omicron variant were detected in California.
Parts of King County seeing big demand for COVID booster, appointments hard to come by
On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee and state health officials announced a partnership with federal agencies that will create more access to vaccines as demand surges in some parts of Washington.
NFL suspends Bucs' Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards for violating COVID-19 protocols
The NFL has suspended Antonio Brown and Mike Edwards of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols after finding they misrepresented their vaccination status.