Gilead says it expects remdesivir to remain effective against omicron variant
Gilead Sciences, the maker of Veklury, said it expects the antiviral drug to remain effective against the new omicron variant and will conduct further testing.
Gilead Sciences, the maker of Veklury, said it expects the antiviral drug to remain effective against the new omicron variant and will conduct further testing.
COVID vaccine verification digital record offered in WA
Washington state has started offering residents a digital record of their coronavirus vaccinations that can be used to access businesses and other places where vaccine proof is required.
Washington state has started offering residents a digital record of their coronavirus vaccinations that can be used to access businesses and other places where vaccine proof is required.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA health panel endorses experimental at-home drug for virus
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
Powell says Federal Reserve may accelerate pullback in economic support
Chair Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies to counter higher inflation.
Chair Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies to counter higher inflation.
US improves surveillance for tracking new coronavirus variants
Viruses mutate constantly. To find and track new versions of the coronavirus, scientists analyze the genetic makeup of a portion of samples that test positive.
Viruses mutate constantly. To find and track new versions of the coronavirus, scientists analyze the genetic makeup of a portion of samples that test positive.
No confirmed COVID Omicron variant cases in Washington yet; hospital leaders urge booster shots
As the COVID-19 Delta variant surge is slowing down, global concern for the new Omicron variant is picking up.
As the COVID-19 Delta variant surge is slowing down, global concern for the new Omicron variant is picking up.
Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers blocked in 10 states
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics, WHO chief says
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
Merriam-Webster declares 'vaccine' as 2021 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
WHO disagrees with flight bans over omicron variant
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
UW Medicine researchers to study new 'Omicron' variant of concern
The World Health Organization is warning of a new coronavirus variant of concern. Health officials said the new ‘Omicron’ variant has had a large number of mutations.
The World Health Organization is warning of a new coronavirus variant of concern. Health officials said the new ‘Omicron’ variant has had a large number of mutations.
Enrollment drop could cost WA schools $500M in state funding
New state data shows school systems in Washington still have not recovered their enrollment losses from pandemic.
New state data shows school systems in Washington still have not recovered their enrollment losses from pandemic.
'I will never forget it:' Community provides free Thanksgiving meal to Everson flood victims
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
"I will never forget it" community provides free Thanksgiving meal to Everson flood victims
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
Thursday, the people of Everson came together to provide food and community to the victims of flood destruction.
Over 50 staff, inmates positive for COVID-19 at Yakima County jail
The Yakima Health District has reported that staff members and people in custody have contracted COVID-19 in the latest outbreak inside the Yakima County Jail.
The Yakima Health District has reported that staff members and people in custody have contracted COVID-19 in the latest outbreak inside the Yakima County Jail.
State launches 'WA Verify,' online tool to prove COVID-19 vaccination status
Washington has officially launched WA Verify, an online tool to help people prove their COVID-19 vaccination status on the go.
Washington has officially launched WA Verify, an online tool to help people prove their COVID-19 vaccination status on the go.
About 25 inmates COVID-19 positive at SW Washington jail
About two dozen people lodged in a southwest Washington jail have tested positive for COVID-19.
About two dozen people lodged in a southwest Washington jail have tested positive for COVID-19.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Union argues Sea-Tac Airport faces staffing shortage from vaccine mandate
A local union says Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is facing a staffing shortage due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and may impact public safety during the busy holiday season.
A local union says Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is facing a staffing shortage due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and may impact public safety during the busy holiday season.
COVID-19 safety precautions vary for families this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving plans are coming together for families who spent it apart last year. Health officials said if everyone is vaccinated, it’s safe to celebrate, but certain precautions are still a good idea.
Thanksgiving plans are coming together for families who spent it apart last year. Health officials said if everyone is vaccinated, it’s safe to celebrate, but certain precautions are still a good idea.