Category: Coronavirus
More people in King County are eligible for the vaccine, but will there be enough?
The number of people who are or soon will be eligible will continue to outpace the availability of vaccine for some time.
For States’ COVID Contact Tracing Apps, Privacy Tops Utility
Nearly half the states have or are planning to launch a digital contact tracing system, but critics say the technology has overemphasized privacy at the cost of usefulness.
Coronavirus is evolving but so are our antibodies
Will the antibodies we make after being infected with or vaccinated protect us against future viral variants?
The UK variant is likely deadlier, more infectious and becoming dominant.
But the vaccines still work well against it
New variant, new urgency
Another mutant strain of the coronavirus is in our community
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.