How widespread is asymptomatic COVID-19 infection? What’s known about how contagious an asymptomatic person might be?
How scientists use the SARS-CoV-2 genome to track the virus
The coronavirus genome is like a shipping label that lets epidemiologists track where it’s been
Be on the lookout for a wider range of COVID-19 symptoms, health officials say
In addition to cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, COVID-19 can cause fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell.
Reopening Means Contact Tracing. Many States Aren’t Ready.
Washington plans to recruit and train 1,900 contact tracers by mid-May to map and control the spread of the virus as the state begins to reopen the economy.
What Antibody Studies Can Tell You — and More Importantly, What They Can’t
Coronavirus antibody studies and what they allegedly show have triggered fierce debates. Here Caroline Chen provides some clarity around these crucial surveys.
Against CDC Guidance, Some Cities Sweep Homeless Encampments
The CDC has warned that clearing encampments disperses homeless into the community where they may spread COVID-19, but Seattle and other cities are still conducting sweeps
Widely Used Surgical Masks Are Putting Health Care Workers At Serious Risk
The CDC recently said lower-grade surgical masks are “an acceptable alternative” to N95 masks, but critics say their use is almost certainly fueling illness among front-line health workers.
Washington state to reopen state parks, wildlife areas and boat launches
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that DNR-managed lands will reopen for public recreation on May 5.
Spread of COVID-19 appears to be slowing in King County
But if distancing measures were to lift starting May 1, the model predicts a rapid rise in the rate of cases that would likely exceed recent peak levels by the end of the month.
Public Coronavirus Data Varies Widely Between States
Information about cases by ZIP code or census tract are critical to properly target resources, experts say. But not every state provides this level of detail.
Colorado & Nevada will join Washington, Oregon & California in Western States Pact
Earlier this month, Inslee, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced they would be working together on their COVID-19 responses.
Washington governor allows some construction work to resume
Inslee announces plan to allow construction projects previously underway to be completed
Nursing Homes Violated Basic Health Standards, Allowing the Coronavirus to Explode
One by one, toward the end of March, residents of Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center outside of Seattle started coming down with symptoms of COVID-19.
UW seeks volunteers to study COVID-19 treatments
UW Medicine is enrolling outpatients with COVID-19 for trial of two drug regimens – hydroxychloroquine and hydroxychloroquine with azithromycin.
Anti-Vaccine Activists Latch Onto Coronavirus To Bolster Their Movement
Anti-vaccine groups are seizing on the anti-government sentiment stoked by conservative-leaning protesters to advance their cause, critics say.