WHO official says it’s ‘premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 pandemic will be over by end of year
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
City of Seattle opens two new vaccination sites, plans to open mass clinic at Lumen Field
The city of Seattle opened two new fixed testing and vaccination sites in Rainier Beach and West Seattle. A mass vaccination clinic in Lumen Field is expected to open later this month.
The city of Seattle opened two new fixed testing and vaccination sites in Rainier Beach and West Seattle. A mass vaccination clinic in Lumen Field is expected to open later this month.
Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
Seattle teachers’ union balks at school return plan
The Seattle public teachers’ union has filed unfair labor practice complaints against the city school district over actions it took to try to return some students to classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Seattle public teachers’ union has filed unfair labor practice complaints against the city school district over actions it took to try to return some students to classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington state to surpass 5K coronavirus deaths
Washington state is expected this week to surpass 5,000 deaths from the coronavirus this week, almost exactly a year after the first known virus death was recorded in the U.S.
Washington state is expected this week to surpass 5,000 deaths from the coronavirus this week, almost exactly a year after the first known virus death was recorded in the U.S.
Gov. Inslee signs relief bill waiving liquor license fees
The governor says the one-time fee waivers “will provide some financial relief while we work to get them back to capacity.”
The governor says the one-time fee waivers “will provide some financial relief while we work to get them back to capacity.”
Seattle ramping up COVID19 vaccination clinics this month
The Lumen Field Event Center will soon be the home of a mass vaccination site in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
The Lumen Field Event Center will soon be the home of a mass vaccination site in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
One year later: King County family remembers their mom, who was the first reported female COVID-19 death
It’s been a year since the announcement of the first United States COVID-19 death, which happened in King County.
It’s been a year since the announcement of the first United States COVID-19 death, which happened in King County.
Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use, FDA says
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
US' demand for COVID-19 tests plummets, which may leave country exposed
Experts are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 is receding after killing more than 500,000 Americans. But they are concerned that emerging variants could prolong the epidemic.
Experts are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 is receding after killing more than 500,000 Americans. But they are concerned that emerging variants could prolong the epidemic.
Experts say the Johnson and Johnson vaccine could help rural communities
Experts say the Johnson and Johnson vaccine would not only add to the state’s supply of shots but also help get the vaccine to more rural areas.
Experts say the Johnson and Johnson vaccine would not only add to the state’s supply of shots but also help get the vaccine to more rural areas.
Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by House lawmakers
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
Some families could receive up to $14,000 in Democrats' stimulus bill
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
Fife primary school halts in-person learning after staff member tests positive for Covid-19
An elementary school in Fife has halted in-person learning until Tuesday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 late Wednesday night.
An elementary school in Fife has halted in-person learning until Tuesday after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 late Wednesday night.
Several high school football games cancelled after some players test positive
It hasn’t even been a week for high school football and already, COVID has crept in.
It hasn’t even been a week for high school football and already, COVID has crept in.
Businesses are hoping for more information regarding Phase 3
All regions across the state will remain paused in Phase 2. That means no areas will step backward, to Phase 1, but it also means no regions will move forward.
All regions across the state will remain paused in Phase 2. That means no areas will step backward, to Phase 1, but it also means no regions will move forward.
Gov. Inslee announces all regions will remain in Phase 2, puts pause on moving backward
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that going forward, all regions in Washington state will remain in Phase 2. A pause has been put on going backward.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that going forward, all regions in Washington state will remain in Phase 2. A pause has been put on going backward.
Washington schools find unique ways to adapt to in-person learning
As more public school students return to in-person instruction, families are getting a better idea of what that really looks like while trying to keep everyone safe from the virus.
As more public school students return to in-person instruction, families are getting a better idea of what that really looks like while trying to keep everyone safe from the virus.
Judge upholds Seattle pandemic eviction regulations
A judge has rejected a landlord group’s challenge to several Seattle laws meant to protect renters from eviction once the coronavirus pandemic moratorium expires.
A judge has rejected a landlord group’s challenge to several Seattle laws meant to protect renters from eviction once the coronavirus pandemic moratorium expires.