CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
Justices block recall effort against Thurston County sheriff
Washington’s Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a recall effort against the Thurston County sheriff, saying his announcement that he would not criminally enforce the Health Department’s COVID-19 mask mandate was not unreasonable.
Washington’s Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a recall effort against the Thurston County sheriff, saying his announcement that he would not criminally enforce the Health Department’s COVID-19 mask mandate was not unreasonable.
Kent bar owner agrees to comply with state COVID-19 rules
Steven Siler, the Kent bar owner who defied Gov. Jay Inslee’s indoor dining ban as the state’s coronavirus numbers were spiking again last fall, has agreed to pay a $2,400 fine and comply with the state’s coronavirus safety guidelines going forward.
Steven Siler, the Kent bar owner who defied Gov. Jay Inslee’s indoor dining ban as the state’s coronavirus numbers were spiking again last fall, has agreed to pay a $2,400 fine and comply with the state’s coronavirus safety guidelines going forward.
Several school districts to continue remote learning on snow days
With remote learning in place for most because of the pandemic, several school districts in Western Washington say winter weather will not cancel online classes unless the weather is extreme.
With remote learning in place for most because of the pandemic, several school districts in Western Washington say winter weather will not cancel online classes unless the weather is extreme.
Washington Hispanics struggle to get vaccines despite higher risk of contracting COVID-19
While Hispanics in Washington are far more likely to be infected with COVID-19, early vaccine data reveals that they are far less likely to have gotten a life-saving dose.
While Hispanics in Washington are far more likely to be infected with COVID-19, early vaccine data reveals that they are far less likely to have gotten a life-saving dose.
Washington Legislature approves $2.2 billion in COVID relief
A bill that allocates $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funding in areas ranging from vaccine administration to schools resuming in-person learning was approved by the Washington Legislature Wednesday and now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.
A bill that allocates $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funding in areas ranging from vaccine administration to schools resuming in-person learning was approved by the Washington Legislature Wednesday and now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.
California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
UK coronavirus variant confirmed at UW
Weeks after the United Kingdom coronavirus variant was found in King and Snohomish Counties, the University of Washington confirmed that a student has tested positive for the new variant.
Weeks after the United Kingdom coronavirus variant was found in King and Snohomish Counties, the University of Washington confirmed that a student has tested positive for the new variant.
Portland tri-county area allowed to reopen indoor dining
The Oregon side of the Portland metro area can resume indoor dining starting Friday, but it's still prohibited in the southwest corner of Washington.
The Oregon side of the Portland metro area can resume indoor dining starting Friday, but it's still prohibited in the southwest corner of Washington.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Seattle woman shares experience of confirmed UK COVID-19 variant
Just a few weeks after the United Kingdom variant of coronavirus was detected in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, one woman is speaking out about her diagnosis with the new variant.
Just a few weeks after the United Kingdom variant of coronavirus was detected in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, one woman is speaking out about her diagnosis with the new variant.
Communities report vaccine deliveries halted across Washington
Vaccination clinics are running short on supply of COVID-19 vaccines across our region. The shortages are hitting rural areas especially hard including a clinic on Camano Island where officials received fewer doses than anticipated.
Vaccination clinics are running short on supply of COVID-19 vaccines across our region. The shortages are hitting rural areas especially hard including a clinic on Camano Island where officials received fewer doses than anticipated.
Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Inslee signs bill to boost minimum unemployment benefit, halt increase in tax on businesses
A bill that increases the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and prevents a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses was signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
A bill that increases the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and prevents a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses was signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Washington hospitals find counterfeits in N95 mask supplies
Dozens of Washington state hospitals learned that N95 respirator masks believed to be purchased from 3M Company are counterfeits that were not manufactured by the company.
Dozens of Washington state hospitals learned that N95 respirator masks believed to be purchased from 3M Company are counterfeits that were not manufactured by the company.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
NFL and union tell teams what celebrations are allowed
The NFL and the players’ union sent a memo to the Super Bowl teams Saturday detailing what celebrations attended by players and staff should look like.
The NFL and the players’ union sent a memo to the Super Bowl teams Saturday detailing what celebrations attended by players and staff should look like.
Camano Island fire department to close clinic next week after 1,200 expected vaccine doses don't arrive
Camano Island Fire & Rescue will close their vaccination clinic next week after 1,200 expected doses of the COVID-19 vaccine never arrived.
Camano Island Fire & Rescue will close their vaccination clinic next week after 1,200 expected doses of the COVID-19 vaccine never arrived.
Seattle distributes thousands of vaccines to vulnerable members of the community
The City of Seattle is distributing thousands of vaccines to vulnerable members of the community who may not be able to get the shot on their own.
The City of Seattle is distributing thousands of vaccines to vulnerable members of the community who may not be able to get the shot on their own.
Pierce County health officials worry large Super Bowl parties could spread virus
Just days into a phased recovery, leaders in Pierce County warn it could be on the verge of a disheartening backslide.
Just days into a phased recovery, leaders in Pierce County warn it could be on the verge of a disheartening backslide.