Washington State Department of Health answers the most common questions it has been asked about the new coronavirus infection, COVID-19,
Americans still trust doctors and scientists during a public health crisis
Whom do Americans trust to lead them through the coronavirus crisis?
You Might Be Buying a Hand Sanitizer That Won’t Work for Coronavirus
Sanitizers that don’t contain the CDC’s recommended minimum of 60% alcohol are flying off store shelves. Here is what you need to know.
Coronavirus: what cancer patients need to know – Advice from the Fred Hutch
Patients with blood cancers, such as lymphomas, leukemia and multiple myeloma, are most at risk.
King County COVID-19 cases total rises to 83, deaths to 17
Twelve new cases of COVID-19 have been reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County through Saturday, March 7th. Of the 12 two are deaths.
Number of COVID-19 cases in King County rises to 71, deaths to 15
Of the 13 new cases reported Friday, two are deaths. In addition, two cases previously reported last week are people who have now died.
What really works to keep coronavirus away?
4 questions answered by a public health professional
Blood Drives — And Donors — Fall Off As Coronavirus Worries Grow
At Bloodworks Northwest, which collects blood for nearly 100 local hospitals, more than 200 donations were lost when blood drives, appointments were cancelled.
I Lived Through SARS and Reported on Ebola. These Are the Questions We Should Be Asking About Coronavirus
Here’s what ProPublica eporter Caroline Chen is focusing on to keep her reporting as accurate and clear as possible.
20 new COVID-19 cases in King County, bringing total to 51
While everyone can take steps now, people in high risk categories are urged to pay special attention to recommendations to avoid large gatherings of people.
Kreidler orders Washington health insurers to waive deductibles and copays for coronavirus testing
Insurers must also allow a one-time early refill for prescriptions and Suspend any prior authorization requirement for treatment or testings of COVID-19.
Wash. workers’ comp to include quarantined health workers, first responders
L&I will provide benefits to these workers during the time they’re quarantined after being exposed to COVID-19 on the job.
States Have ‘Immense’ Powers to Fight Coronavirus
They can close schools, businesses, and transit systems. They can cancel concerts, sporting events and political rallies. They can call up the National Guard.
As Coronavirus Cases Grow, So Does Scrutiny Of Nursing Home Infection Plans
Health inspections regularly turn up lapses in infection control at nursing homes, which are cited more than any other type of deficiency.
During A Pandemic, States’ Patchwork Of Crisis Strategies Could Mean Uneven Care
Experts say only a handful of states have done the work necessary to prepare for such worst-case scenarios.