Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
Speaking at the White House, Biden sharply criticized the roughly 80 million Americans who are not yet vaccinated, despite months of availability and incentives.
Speaking at the White House, Biden sharply criticized the roughly 80 million Americans who are not yet vaccinated, despite months of availability and incentives.
Inslee: Masks required at large outdoor gatherings in Washington starting Sept. 13
Starting Sept. 13, masks will be required statewide in outdoor gatherings of 500 or more regardless of vaccination status, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced.
Starting Sept. 13, masks will be required statewide in outdoor gatherings of 500 or more regardless of vaccination status, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced.
Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
Religious exemption not enough to save jobs as vaccine mandate looms
Documents obtained by Q13 News show that some Washington state workers will still lose their jobs even if a religious exemption is granted.
Documents obtained by Q13 News show that some Washington state workers will still lose their jobs even if a religious exemption is granted.
Biden tightens COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal workers, contractors
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Long COVID-19: Can children suffer long-term symptoms after infection?
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
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.