The next time you eat sashimi, nigiri or other forms of raw fish, consider doing a quick check for worms.
Older people are at more risk from COVID-19 because of how the immune system ages
The rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic is taking a particularly harsh toll on older people.
Viruses live on doorknobs and phones and can get you sick – smart cleaning and good habits can help protect you
Joseph Eisenberg, University of Michigan One vomiting episode from someone infected with norovirus emits billions and billions of individual viruses. That’s enough to fuel an outbreak – and is exactly what happened in an elementary school in Seattle, Washington a…
What is social distancing?
Social distancing: What it is and why it’s the best tool we have to fight the coronavirus
Coronavirus cases rise to 562 in King County, deaths to 56
The total of COVID-19 cases in King County has risen to 561, up by 44 from yesterday, and deaths to 56, up by 10.
Why Singapore’s coronavirus response worked – and what we can all learn
Dale Fisher, National University of Singapore Singapore’s response to the coronavirus has been held up by many around the world as a model. As of this week, the country has had 266 total cases (with zero deaths), and its infection…
Beware of Medicare coronavirus scams
Medicare beneficiaries are receiving robocalls about “special virus kits.” The scammer asks for your Medicare number so they can send them a “free” test.
The Trump Administration Drove Him Back to China, Where He Invented a Fast Coronavirus Test
By David Armstrong, Annie Waldman and Daniel GoldenProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. On the fourth floor of the University of Florida…
AIDS crisis has 3 lessons to guide how the we respond to coronavirus – UW researcher
Act fast and think big. It’s everybody’s disease. Investing in research and public health pays off.
Seattle chamber study outlines severity of coronavirus economic impact
The Puget Sound economy is experiencing an economic shock from which it will take many months and beyond to recover.
How Chinese people came together when separated by quarantine, creating hope, humor and art
With COVID-19, the Chinese internet and social media offer a cornucopia of examples of how communities have been brought together by heart, humor and creativity.
Panic Buying Puts Grocery Workers and Shoppers at Risk
Shopping when you’re already stocked up puts you at risk of getting sick or infecting others, including workers who have no choice but to be there.
Social distancing delaying vital scientific research
Already, many universities have canceled classes or moved them online, and many have made contingency plans for complete closure.
Amid Pandemic, Programs Struggle To Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living At Home
A significant portion of seniors are vulnerable. Outside of nursing homes, 15% of America’s 65-and-older population (more than 7 million seniors) is frail.
You may have new health plan options if you’ve lost a job or income due to COVID-19
Check out Washington State HealthPlanFinder. You may qualify for coverage.