UW Medicine researchers conducting phase 3 trial of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Maryland-based Novavax is conducting Phase III trials on their COVID-19 vaccine. University of Washington researchers are looking for 1,000 volunteer participants for trial.
Maryland-based Novavax is conducting Phase III trials on their COVID-19 vaccine. University of Washington researchers are looking for 1,000 volunteer participants for trial.
House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
South African president bans sales of alcohol, orders bars closed amid COVID-19 spikes
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed a ban on the sales of alcohol and ordered the closure of all bars as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.
Inslee announces one-time payments for pandemic unemployment recipients
Gov. Jay Inslee announced a one-time payment for nearly 95,000 Washingtonians claiming unemployment benefits from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced a one-time payment for nearly 95,000 Washingtonians claiming unemployment benefits from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
Seattle Children's Hospital technician hospitalized for over a month dies of COVID-19
The holidays are for spreading good cheer, but one family is devastated after the death of a father who lost his battle with COVID-19. Doug Bwamu, a Seattle Children’s Hospital healthcare worker, was hospitalized for more than a month before he died just days before Christmas.
The holidays are for spreading good cheer, but one family is devastated after the death of a father who lost his battle with COVID-19. Doug Bwamu, a Seattle Children’s Hospital healthcare worker, was hospitalized for more than a month before he died just days before Christmas.
Unemployed since June, local art teacher reacts to latest Covid relief bill
Local art teacher Elaine Simons adapted as best she could at the onset of the pandemic.
Local art teacher Elaine Simons adapted as best she could at the onset of the pandemic.
Some won't receive 2nd stimulus check if relief bill is signed – here is the reason why
College students, older dependents are among individuals who won't receive second stimulus check.
College students, older dependents are among individuals who won't receive second stimulus check.
Tens of thousands of Washingtonians face losing unemployment benefits
On Saturday unemployment benefits expired for tens of thousands of Washingtonians.
On Saturday unemployment benefits expired for tens of thousands of Washingtonians.
Pandemic boredom? There's a cure for that
Are you feeling bored during the pandemic? You're not alone.
Are you feeling bored during the pandemic? You're not alone.
December now deadliest month of pandemic, but Washington so far bucking trend
In just three weeks, December outpaced any other month as the deadliest of the pandemic in the U.S. But Washington state has so far bucked the trend, with death rates high but fairly flat.
In just three weeks, December outpaced any other month as the deadliest of the pandemic in the U.S. But Washington state has so far bucked the trend, with death rates high but fairly flat.
Q13 News team helps save Christmas for victims of fire and domestic violence
A Seattle mom's Christmas miracle is a powerful reminder: You should never suffer in silence.
A Seattle mom's Christmas miracle is a powerful reminder: You should never suffer in silence.
Snohomish County community rallies around mall Santa after bout with Covid
Santa Frank, who has been the mall Santa for 18 years, is recovering from Covid-19. He battled the virus over the summer but is still dealing with lingering symptoms and says it’s simply not safe for him to interact with the public.
Santa Frank, who has been the mall Santa for 18 years, is recovering from Covid-19. He battled the virus over the summer but is still dealing with lingering symptoms and says it’s simply not safe for him to interact with the public.
Eviction moratorium extended through March in Washington
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has again extended the state’s eviction moratorium, this time through the end of March 2021.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has again extended the state’s eviction moratorium, this time through the end of March 2021.
State expects roughly 70,000 fewer COVID-19 vaccines this month
After a federal mix-up, state health officials revealed Wednesday they expect roughly 70,000 fewer vaccines to be delivered in December than originally anticipated.
After a federal mix-up, state health officials revealed Wednesday they expect roughly 70,000 fewer vaccines to be delivered in December than originally anticipated.
Families and businesses affected by pandemic await second round of stimulus checks
Families and businesses hanging on by a thread are watching helplessly as lawmakers debate the second round of stimulus checks.
Families and businesses hanging on by a thread are watching helplessly as lawmakers debate the second round of stimulus checks.
Millions of Americans receiving unemployment aid could face surprise tax bill
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
Gov. Inslee issues travel restrictions over new COVID-19 strain
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced new travel restrictions for people arriving from the United Kingdom and South Africa where a new and seemingly more contagious strain of the coronavirus is circulating.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced new travel restrictions for people arriving from the United Kingdom and South Africa where a new and seemingly more contagious strain of the coronavirus is circulating.
Scientists answer key questions about new, highly infectious COVID-19 strain
Scientists continue to study the new strain of coronavirus found primarily in the United Kingdom. Local health experts answer some FAQs on the new strain and the latest travel restrictions.
Scientists continue to study the new strain of coronavirus found primarily in the United Kingdom. Local health experts answer some FAQs on the new strain and the latest travel restrictions.
Retail stores boost COVID-19 safety measures during last-minute holiday shopping rush
As some people rush to malls and shopping centers for last-minute holiday purchases, stores are doing their best to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As some people rush to malls and shopping centers for last-minute holiday purchases, stores are doing their best to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seattle woman first in US to receive COVID-19 trial dose honored to play role in vaccine
Jennifer Haller of Seattle didn't know what to expect when she became the first person in the United States to receive a test shot of an experimental coronavirus vaccine, just days after we learned our lives were radically changing due to a pandemic.
Jennifer Haller of Seattle didn't know what to expect when she became the first person in the United States to receive a test shot of an experimental coronavirus vaccine, just days after we learned our lives were radically changing due to a pandemic.