US COVID-19 deaths surpass 650,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
COVID-19 testing demand significantly higher in Seattle over the last several weeks
Public health officials in Seattle said the demand for COVID-19 testing is significantly higher in the last several weeks and reaching is levels similar to last winter.
Public health officials in Seattle said the demand for COVID-19 testing is significantly higher in the last several weeks and reaching is levels similar to last winter.
Federal Way Public Schools says dozens of students, teachers have COVID
Not even a full week into the school year, many districts are already dealing with COVID cases.
Not even a full week into the school year, many districts are already dealing with COVID cases.
Idaho hospitals rationing care as COVID-19 patients line halls
Idaho’s move to crisis standards of care this week is allowing some hospitals to ration health care amid an onslaught of coronavirus patients and officials are warning the the rationing could spread to hospitals statewide.
Idaho’s move to crisis standards of care this week is allowing some hospitals to ration health care amid an onslaught of coronavirus patients and officials are warning the the rationing could spread to hospitals statewide.
More than 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases are now in children, report says
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
Study: Delta’s pre-flight COVID-19 tests significantly decrease risk of infection
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
Ivermectin calls to Poison Control triple in Washington state
Despite warnings, Poison Control in Washington state has seen an increase in calls regarding Ivermectin.
Despite warnings, Poison Control in Washington state has seen an increase in calls regarding Ivermectin.
'We're all links in a chain:' Protecting each other's families from COVID-19 infection
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is asking all eligible residents to get vaccinated as Pierce County continues to see a lower vaccination rate.
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is asking all eligible residents to get vaccinated as Pierce County continues to see a lower vaccination rate.
COVID-19 deaths overwhelm morgue in Cowlitz County
A recent increase in COVID-19 deaths has overwhelmed a southwest Washington county’s storage capacity, prompting the coroner to ask the commissioners declare an emergency to allow the county to bring in a refrigeration trailer.
A recent increase in COVID-19 deaths has overwhelmed a southwest Washington county’s storage capacity, prompting the coroner to ask the commissioners declare an emergency to allow the county to bring in a refrigeration trailer.
COVID-19 deaths overwhelm morgue in Cowlitz County
A recent increase in COVID-19 deaths has overwhelmed a southwest Washington county?s storage capacity, prompting the coroner to ask the commissioners declare an emergency to allow the county to bring in a refrigeration trailer.
A recent increase in COVID-19 deaths has overwhelmed a southwest Washington county?s storage capacity, prompting the coroner to ask the commissioners declare an emergency to allow the county to bring in a refrigeration trailer.
Positive COVID case at Kirkland middle school determined to have 53 close contacts in King County
The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is investigating a positive COVID case at Kamiakin Middle School in Kirkland.
The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is investigating a positive COVID case at Kamiakin Middle School in Kirkland.
Rise in COVID hospitalizations in rural areas leaving few, if any, beds for other patients
Medical officials say hospitalizations keep ticking up across Washington state, particularly among the unvaccinated and in rural areas.
Medical officials say hospitalizations keep ticking up across Washington state, particularly among the unvaccinated and in rural areas.
King County executive says vaccine verification policy in the works for non-essential businesses, venues
Indoor businesses and venues in King County may soon require proof of vaccination.
Indoor businesses and venues in King County may soon require proof of vaccination.
Seahawks, Sounders, Mariners, Kraken, Cougars, Huskies to require proof of COVID vaccination for fans
The NFL’s Seahawks, MLS’s Sounders, NHL’s Kraken, MLB’s Mariners, the University of Washington and Washington State University all announced updated policies Tuesday for fans attending games this season.
The NFL’s Seahawks, MLS’s Sounders, NHL’s Kraken, MLB’s Mariners, the University of Washington and Washington State University all announced updated policies Tuesday for fans attending games this season.
Proof of vaccination to be required for all events at Climate Pledge Arena, including Kraken games
Everyone age 12 and older will need proof of vaccination to attend events at Climate Pledge Arena, including Seattle Kraken hockey games.
Everyone age 12 and older will need proof of vaccination to attend events at Climate Pledge Arena, including Seattle Kraken hockey games.
US COVID-19 cases nearly 4 times higher Labor Day weekend compared to 2020
Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.
Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.
US surpasses 40M recorded COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic
More than 40 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the start of the global pandemic, and more than 646,000 have died.
More than 40 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the start of the global pandemic, and more than 646,000 have died.
Seahawks, Kraken announce vaccine requirements for fans
The Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Kraken both announced Tuesday that fans will need to be fully vaccinated to attend games. Seahawks fans can also present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of kickoff.
The Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Kraken both announced Tuesday that fans will need to be fully vaccinated to attend games. Seahawks fans can also present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of kickoff.
Judge rules Ohio hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
Parents starting COVID-19 school safety petition in Tacoma
Parents in Tacoma are organizing a petition to raise concerns about COVID safety at school.
Parents in Tacoma are organizing a petition to raise concerns about COVID safety at school.