Inslee expands statewide mask mandate and K-12 school staff are required to get vaccinated
Gov. Inslee announced statewide mask mandate for everyone regardless of vaccination status. All K-12 employees are also required to be fully vaccinated by October.
Gov. Inslee announced statewide mask mandate for everyone regardless of vaccination status. All K-12 employees are also required to be fully vaccinated by October.
COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
Pierce County issues new mask directive for public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status
The directive instructs individuals five years and older to wear a face mask both indoors and in outdoor public spaces where physical distancing is not possible — regardless of vaccination status.
The directive instructs individuals five years and older to wear a face mask both indoors and in outdoor public spaces where physical distancing is not possible — regardless of vaccination status.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high among 30 to 39-year-olds, CDC tracker shows
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 cases in children rising
Over 121,000 cases of COVID-19 among children in the U.S. were reported last week. Some are now concerned over cases rising once school starts again.
Over 121,000 cases of COVID-19 among children in the U.S. were reported last week. Some are now concerned over cases rising once school starts again.
U.S. health officials formally recommending all Americans get COVID-19 booster shot
U.S. recommends booster for all Americans starting in September. Vaccinated individuals should get their third shot eight months after their second dose of the vaccine.
U.S. recommends booster for all Americans starting in September. Vaccinated individuals should get their third shot eight months after their second dose of the vaccine.
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19
According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.
According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.
TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
COVID-19 surge: Tennessee National Guard deploys over 550 soldiers to assist hospitals
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
CDC: Hospitalizations reach pandemic high
The average daily number of COVID-19 hospitalizations are up to 20%-30% for all age groups.
The average daily number of COVID-19 hospitalizations are up to 20%-30% for all age groups.
Border Patrol seizes over 3,800 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in August
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
Las Vegas Raiders to require vaccines for fans at home games
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
Hospitals delay non-emergency surgeries as COVID infections rise in Washington
New COVID-19 infections are pushing hospitals around Washington state to their limits, say officials. The large number of people filling bed spaces means some facilities are postponing elective surgeries.
New COVID-19 infections are pushing hospitals around Washington state to their limits, say officials. The large number of people filling bed spaces means some facilities are postponing elective surgeries.
Record pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reported amid delta surge
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.
More COVID-19 cases linked to Watershed Music Festival
A cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks has been connected to the three-day Watershed Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, according to health officials.
A cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks has been connected to the three-day Watershed Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, according to health officials.
Seattle Storm star Breanna Stewart becomes a new mother
Seattle Storm player Breanna Stewart and wife Marta Xargay, a former WNBA player, announced the birth of their daughter, Ruby Mae Stewart Xargay, on Monday.
Seattle Storm player Breanna Stewart and wife Marta Xargay, a former WNBA player, announced the birth of their daughter, Ruby Mae Stewart Xargay, on Monday.
Scheduling for third dose of mRNA vaccine now available for immunocompromised
People who are immunocompromised and qualify for a third shot of the mRNA Covid-19 vaccine can now make an appointment.
People who are immunocompromised and qualify for a third shot of the mRNA Covid-19 vaccine can now make an appointment.