As community transmission becomes more widespread, Public Health is learning of positive cases across businesses and organizations in King County.
How to keep your homebound kids busy
Families can contain the spread of the coronavirus by keeping children home, But how to keep everyone happy, healthy and engaged?
Coronavirus global update
The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to take fresh and dramatic turns, causing havoc in dozens of countries around the world.
New coronavirus stable for hours on surfaces
The virus was detectable in aerosols for up to 3 hours, up to 4 on copper, up to 24 on cardboard and up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel.
Coronavirus Threatens Strained Rural Health Care System
Rural areas face numerous challenges as they encounter a coronavirus: fewer hospitals, longer distances to care and a higher proportion of vulnerable people
Social distancing, quarantine and self-isolation: A primer
To Stop Coronavirus In Its Tracks, Here’s Your Guide To 5 Degrees Of Separation
States Band Together vs. Coronavirus
Working together might become more important for states as gaps in federal preparation become even more apparent.
Inslee announces statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and expanded social gathering limits
The ban will not apply to grocery stores and pharmacies.
As Coronavirus Cancellations Swell, Officials Weigh How Far to Go
Their hope is to buy time to develop a vaccine and prevent health systems from being overwhelmed.
What Can Hospitals Do to Prepare for COVID-19 Cases?
What will it take to be ready? Experts give practical advice for hospitals of all sizes.
NIH trial of investigational vaccine for COVID-19 begins in Seattle
Study enrolling Seattle-based healthy adult volunteers.
How Intrepid Seattle Lab Sleuths Ramped Up Tests As Coronavirus Closed In
While officials in Washington, D.C., grappled with delays and red tape, two Univeristy of Washington virus hunters raced to make thousands of tests available.
Local blood supply in danger of collapse
While inventories are now holding steady, donations are dropping due to the coronavirus outbreak.. New donors are needed to step up.
Washington state waives cost for COVID-19 testing
From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) are making sure residents don’t face financial barriers to COVID-19 testing when they need it. Insurance Commissioner…
No Matter What Some Public Officials Say, the Message You Need to Hear Is “Stay Home”
Mixed messaging from all levels of government is putting Americans at risk. No matter what politicians say, stay home, even if you feel fine.