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Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4
In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.
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Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19
First confirmed cases at two correctional facilities
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Former COVID-19 patients’ plasma could help treat the virus
Swedish Health Services is going through its bank of recovered patients and asking them to donate.
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How will it end? Testing, testing, testing, tracing and time
As the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, broad testing and contact tracing will be crucial, experts say.
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Ferry schedule tightens further, but some hope in horizon
“We don’t make these decisions lightly,” said Amy Scarton, head of Washington State Ferries.
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Renton officials outline requests for King County’s use of local hotel as shelter
200 individuals from Seattle homeless shelters have been moved to the Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady…
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Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19
The app is available for any health care provider to use.
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Lights, sirens, support: First responders host parades for frontline hospital workers
Federal Way police, South King Fire and Rescue and other agencies showed their support for St. Francis Hospital…
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Boeing to resume Washington airplane production next week
More than 27,000 employees are expected to return to work at the Everett campus starting Monday.
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Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions
Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.
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Latest COVID-19 death tolls and positive tests in King County
The average COVID-19 infected person may be likely to infect just one or fewer additional persons with COVID-19,…
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Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.
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The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health – Seattle & King County
A conversation with Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin
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How using a face mask to cover my Asian face could put me in danger
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Asians and Asian Americans have been targeted.
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King County reports 27 coronavirus cases in homeless shelters
County has provided 60 motel vouchers so far for quarantining homeless individuals.
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King County facilities readying for COVID-19 peak
Facilities are located throughout the county to assist patients with varying levels of support.
Business
Renton business owner supports local farmers, brewers during pandemic
The Brewmaster’s Foundation weekly Community Supported Agriculture box includes fresh produce from local farms and beers from Washington…
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Students will not return to classrooms this school year
Monday’s decision applies to all schools — public, private and charter.
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Life Care in Kirkland facing more than $600K in fines for COVID-19 response
The facility has until Sept. 16 to pay or address areas of concern or it will be terminated.