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Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
ED volumes across the state are falling, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting sick or hurt.
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State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.
Business
Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in
Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.
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State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.
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Officers raid alleged cockfighting operation in Kent
Regional Animal Services of King County leads raid; takes away 92 roosters
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Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as ridership plummets
Agencies face major shortfalls in their budgets.
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Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized
Social distancing has led to at least a temporary suspension of mobile blood drives.
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King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult
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Snoqualmie Valley farmers adapt to COVID-19
From managing employee safety to finding seeds, it’s a whole new world for local farms.
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New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities
The dashboard shows which facilities have reported the most deaths, as well as what symptoms and co-morbidities patients…
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COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.
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Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial
‘I’m so, so grateful I got my life back’
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What was the boom heard around Puget Sound?
Residents on both sides of the water reported hearing the big bang.
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Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound
Jets will depart Joint Base Lewis-McChord at 12:30 p.m. May 8 to honor workers on frontlines of COVID-19.
Arts & Culture
Local singer Zan Fiskum advances to final 9 on ‘The Voice’
Maple Valley singer has ties to Kent
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Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet
Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.
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Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County
Further confirmation that social distancing measures have reduced transmission
Northwest
State announces limited opening of parks for day use
Ocean beach and Columbia River Gorge parks to remain closed
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Report shows racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County
Higher rates in south Seattle and South King County.
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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31
Officials urge the public to continue social distancing.