Hospitals overwhelmed, health care workers burned out as COVID rages on
Washington state officials painted a dire image of hospitals in our state as workers and beds are overwhelmed due to a COVID-19 surge.
Washington state officials painted a dire image of hospitals in our state as workers and beds are overwhelmed due to a COVID-19 surge.
US COVID-19 hospitalizations top 100K since January, HHS says
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Washington
Health officials say that the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in is doubling every 18 to 19 days in the state.
Health officials say that the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in is doubling every 18 to 19 days in the state.
Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
‘Crisis teams’ sent to hard-hit COVID hospitals in Oregon
Oregon will deploy "crisis teams" of hundreds of nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and nursing assistants to regions of the state hardest hit by a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations that have stretched hospitals to the limit, Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday.
Oregon will deploy "crisis teams" of hundreds of nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and nursing assistants to regions of the state hardest hit by a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations that have stretched hospitals to the limit, Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday.
COVID surge, vaccine mandate mean some Oregon school delays
At least four school districts have pushed back their start date in Oregon as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations soar and the state introduced new vaccine requirements for teachers and school staff.
At least four school districts have pushed back their start date in Oregon as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations soar and the state introduced new vaccine requirements for teachers and school staff.
Clipper to resume ferry service between Seattle and Victoria, BC
After a 17-month long suspension, the FRS Clipper will begin ferry services between Seattle and Victoria BC on Sept. 17, 2021 — bookings will open up on Sept. 6.
After a 17-month long suspension, the FRS Clipper will begin ferry services between Seattle and Victoria BC on Sept. 17, 2021 — bookings will open up on Sept. 6.
COVID-19 origins report: Unclassified version of US review expected within 'days'
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
Parents concerned as COVID-19 cases rising in children
The U.S. reported 180,00 COVID-19 cases in children just last week.
The U.S. reported 180,00 COVID-19 cases in children just last week.
New York reports 12,000 additional COVID deaths
New New York governor adds 12,000 deaths to publicized COVID-19 tally
New New York governor adds 12,000 deaths to publicized COVID-19 tally
Eatonville School District implements digital COVID-19 monitors for student-athletes
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID-19 among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID-19 among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
COVID-19 infection rates, hospitalizations worse than ever in Washington
Washington state health officials say infection rates and hospitalizations from COVID-19 are at an all-time high.
Washington state health officials say infection rates and hospitalizations from COVID-19 are at an all-time high.
Emails: State sought to make religious vaccine exemption 'as narrow as possible'
Newly obtained emails outline how the state’s vaccine mandate took shape quickly from late July to early August – transforming dramatically along the way.
Newly obtained emails outline how the state’s vaccine mandate took shape quickly from late July to early August – transforming dramatically along the way.
Washington fairgrounds prepare for crowds and COVID mitigation
It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time.
It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time.
Emails shed new light on vaccine mandate
Employees must assert they have a religious conviction or belief that prevents them from getting the vaccine and must confirm they have never received a vaccine or medicine from health care as an adult.
Employees must assert they have a religious conviction or belief that prevents them from getting the vaccine and must confirm they have never received a vaccine or medicine from health care as an adult.
More than 70% of eligible King Co. residents get COVID shot
More than 70% of people 12 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
More than 70% of people 12 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Masks to be required in Oregon’s outdoor public settings
People in Oregon, regardless of vaccination status, will once again be required to wear masks in most public outdoor settings — including large outdoor events where physical distancing is not possible — beginning Friday.
People in Oregon, regardless of vaccination status, will once again be required to wear masks in most public outdoor settings — including large outdoor events where physical distancing is not possible — beginning Friday.
Daily new COVID-19 cases in US near 230,000, Johns Hopkins says
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Low vaccination rate among pregnant women
About 70 percent of pregnant women are not vaccinated against COVID-19.
About 70 percent of pregnant women are not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Form clarifies religious exemption from vaccine for state workers
Requirements for religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccine outlined in forms.
Requirements for religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccine outlined in forms.