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Coronavirus, Genetics

First case of B.1.351 variant identified in Washington State as cases of B.1.1.7 increase

February 23, 2021

The B.1.351 variant, initially identified in South Africa, has been detected in Washington State.

Coronavirus, Public Health, Vaccines

APPEARANCE OF VARIANTS OF CONCERN IN KING COUNTY REINFORCE NEED TO STAY VIGILANT

February 23, 2021

Public Health Insider, Public Health – Seattle & King County A variant strain of the coronavirus that was first identified in South Africa has been detected in King County. The B.1.351 variant was identified through genomic sequencing at the UW Medicine Virology Laboratory on Feb.…

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Coronavirus

Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief bill

February 19, 2021

$714 million goes to assistance for K-12 schools, $618 million for public health’s response; and $365 million for emergency eviction, rental and utility assistance.

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Coronavirus, University of Washington

​ COVID-19 impact can persist even after a mild case, UW researchers find

February 19, 2021

Fatigue, a loss of smell and taste, and other problems can continue for several months after the acute infection.

Health Insurance

COVID-19 Relief Package Includes Expansion of Health Care Coverage

February 18, 2021

Expanding Medicaid, more generous subsidies and other changes related to private insurance could increase the number of Americans enrolled in health insurance by at least 5.3 million,

Coronavirus, Medical Education, Nurses

‘I Wanted to Go in There and Help’: Nursing Schools See Enrollment Bump Amid Pandemic

February 18, 2021

Enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs increased nearly 6%.

Coronavirus, Ethics, Healthcare Providers

Dying on the Waitlist

February 18, 2021

In Los Angeles County and around the country, doctors have had to decide who gets a lifesaving COVID-19 treatment and who doesn’t.

Coronavirus, Vaccines

Two Doses are Key

February 17, 2021

If you already got your first shot, it’s time to start thinking about getting your second one.

Coronavirus, Occupational Heatlh

Scientists Call on CDC to Better Protect Workers From Covid

February 17, 2021

Letter calls for stronger action to protect high-risk workers from airborne exposure to the coronavirus

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Coronavirus

How many people get ‘long COVID’ – and who is most at risk?

February 17, 2021

About 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 will have symptoms that last longer than the typical two weeks.

Fitness, Weight Loss

Less pain, more gain – improving health and fitness with minimal exercise

February 17, 2021

The amount of exercise you need to do may be less than you think.

Addiction, Drugs, Opioids

Opioid Deaths Spark Push to Ease Buprenorphine Rules

February 16, 2021

Doctors say requirement to take an 8-hour course and submit to Drug Enforcement Administration oversight has stymied the drug’s availability.

Drugs, Health Policy, Politics

As Drug Prices Keep Rising, State Lawmakers Propose Tough New Bills to Curb Them

February 16, 2021

Fed up with a lack of federal action , state legislators are pushing bills to penalize drugmakers for unjustified price hikes and to cap payment at much-lower Canadian levels.

Health News

The ACA Marketplace Is Open Again for Insurance Sign-Ups. Here’s What You Need to Know.

February 16, 2021

For people who’ve been without health insurance during the pandemic, relief is in sight.

Fitness, Weight Loss

Many of us overestimate our exercise levels – here’s how to calculate how much you really do

February 16, 2021

You might not be getting as much physical activity as you think you are.

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