Category: Coronavirus
3 medical innovations fueled by COVID-19 that will outlast the pandemic
Genetic vaccines, wearable tech and new ways to discover drugs.
Helpful behavior during pandemic tied to recognizing common humanity, UW study finds
A new University of Washington study links helpful behavior during the pandemic, such as donating medical supplies, to individuals’ feelings of connection to others
Texans Recovering From COVID-19 Needed Oxygen. Then the Power Went Out.
After COVID-19 hospitalizations peaked, the number of Texans dependent on home oxygen equipment was at “an all-time high” when a winter storm overwhelmed the state’s power grid, leaving many struggling for air.
How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines?
4 common questions answered
New COVID-19 Variants in Washington. Now what?
What the discovery of new COVID-19 variants means for Washington
Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? – UW expert answers your vaccine questions
The short answer is no. You can still get infected after you’ve been vaccinated. But your chances of getting seriously ill are almost zero.
First case of B.1.351 variant identified in Washington State as cases of B.1.1.7 increase
The B.1.351 variant, initially identified in South Africa, has been detected in Washington State.
APPEARANCE OF VARIANTS OF CONCERN IN KING COUNTY REINFORCE NEED TO STAY VIGILANT
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.…
Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief bill
$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.
COVID-19 impact can persist even after a mild case, UW researchers find
Fatigue, a loss of smell and taste, and other problems can continue for several months after the acute infection.
‘I Wanted to Go in There and Help’: Nursing Schools See Enrollment Bump Amid Pandemic
Enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs increased nearly 6%.
Dying on the Waitlist
In Los Angeles County and around the country, doctors have had to decide who gets a lifesaving COVID-19 treatment and who doesn’t.
Two Doses are Key
If you already got your first shot, it’s time to start thinking about getting your second one.
Scientists Call on CDC to Better Protect Workers From Covid
Letter calls for stronger action to protect high-risk workers from airborne exposure to the coronavirus
How many people get ‘long COVID’ – and who is most at risk?
About 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 will have symptoms that last longer than the typical two weeks.