Data shows 64 percent of Seattleites think employers should require COVID-19 vaccine
New data shows a majority of Seattleites want their employers to require workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The rollout of these numbers is significant as many Washington companies try to plan out a return to the office.
New data shows a majority of Seattleites want their employers to require workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The rollout of these numbers is significant as many Washington companies try to plan out a return to the office.
India COVID-19 outbreak: All adults now eligible for vaccine amid deadly surge in cases
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
US-made Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses shipping to Canada, Mexico
Canada will start getting Pfizer doses from the U.S. next week. Pfizer also began shipping doses made at its Kalamazoo, Michigan plant to Mexico, according to Reuters.
Canada will start getting Pfizer doses from the U.S. next week. Pfizer also began shipping doses made at its Kalamazoo, Michigan plant to Mexico, according to Reuters.
Already received your 3rd stimulus check? A bonus payment could be on the way
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
TSA to extend mask requirements for all travelers through September
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
Biden says it’s 'tough call' on whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in military
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown defends decision to increase COVID restrictions
Gov. Kate Brown defended her decision Friday to implement further restrictions in one-third of Oregon’s counties, saying for the second week in a row the state leads the nation with the fastest-growing infection rate and that she is "gravely concerned" about hospital capacity.
Gov. Kate Brown defended her decision Friday to implement further restrictions in one-third of Oregon’s counties, saying for the second week in a row the state leads the nation with the fastest-growing infection rate and that she is "gravely concerned" about hospital capacity.
US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
Washington changes COVID-19 vaccine allocations
Washington has seen a slowdown in demand for COVID-19 vaccines, leading the state on Thursday to adjust the way it is allocating supply to ensure more doses are being sent to areas where demand is highest.
Washington has seen a slowdown in demand for COVID-19 vaccines, leading the state on Thursday to adjust the way it is allocating supply to ensure more doses are being sent to areas where demand is highest.
'I don't know the long-term effects': Vaccine hesitancy persists amid rise in supply
'I don't know the long-term effects': Vaccine hesitancy persists amid rise in supply.
'I don't know the long-term effects': Vaccine hesitancy persists amid rise in supply.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
More unusual COVID-19 testing locations pop up in Snohomish County
Police in the North Sound are warning people to avoid taking advantage of free COVID-19 tests being offered at pop-up sites that are not connected to local health agencies.
Police in the North Sound are warning people to avoid taking advantage of free COVID-19 tests being offered at pop-up sites that are not connected to local health agencies.
Amid pandemic, UW still sees increase in admissions applications
If you thought college applications would be down during the pandemic, that is not the case at the University of Washington.
If you thought college applications would be down during the pandemic, that is not the case at the University of Washington.
Washington state facing shutdowns, Phase rollbacks as coronavirus cases rise
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington, their governors quickly reacted with shutdowns. Now they are about to impose new restrictions again as infections and hospitalizations rise to alarming levels.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington, their governors quickly reacted with shutdowns. Now they are about to impose new restrictions again as infections and hospitalizations rise to alarming levels.
King County likely rolling back to Phase 2 of state's COVID-19 reopening plan
King County public health officials are warning that a return to Phase 2 of the state's pandemic reopening plan is likely with COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise.
King County public health officials are warning that a return to Phase 2 of the state's pandemic reopening plan is likely with COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise.
Puyallup pilot program supports downtown businesses and expands outdoor dining
The City of Puyallup unveiled a list of restaurants that will offer outdoor dining through its parklet pilot program this spring and summer.
The City of Puyallup unveiled a list of restaurants that will offer outdoor dining through its parklet pilot program this spring and summer.
No appointment needed at Tacoma Dome mass vaccination site
A six-week mass vaccination site opens at the Tacoma Dome Tuesday, April 27 with no appointments needed for a COVID-19 vaccine.
A six-week mass vaccination site opens at the Tacoma Dome Tuesday, April 27 with no appointments needed for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
Inslee: Fully-vaccinated Washingtonians can be outside maskless in non-crowded settings
Gov. Jay Inslee said that fully vaccinated Washingtonians can gather or dine safely outdoors in small groups without masking up.
Gov. Jay Inslee said that fully vaccinated Washingtonians can gather or dine safely outdoors in small groups without masking up.
Washington cancer survivors create non-profit to help cancer patients with costs of treatment, living
A group of four Washington moms, three of whom are cancer survivors, have created a non-profit with the mission of helping current cancer patients with emotional support and costs associated with cancer treatments.
A group of four Washington moms, three of whom are cancer survivors, have created a non-profit with the mission of helping current cancer patients with emotional support and costs associated with cancer treatments.