New funding to boost Medicaid providers during the pandemic leaves out 1,400 community health centers, which serve more than 29 million low-income patients.
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The Hidden Deaths Of The COVID Pandemic
There are the indirect deaths of people who died from circumstances created by the pandemic but whose deaths will not be counted as COVID-19-related death.
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Coronavirus: scientists uncover why some people lose their sense of smell
Many people with COVID-19 reported a sudden loss of sense of smell and then a sudden and full return to a normal sense of smell in a week or two.
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The Trump Administration Paid Millions for Test Tubes — and Got Unusable Mini Soda Bottles
Washington state, an epicenter of the first outbreak of the virus, got more than 76,000 Fillakit vials from FEMA. None could be used.
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How Those With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Cope With Added Angst Of COVID
Those with obsessive-compulsive disorder and other serious anxieties face uniquely difficult mental health challenges in the time of COVID-19.
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The virus hasn’t let up; we can’t either
As we reopen, there will be more opportunities for COVID-19 to spread, That is why it is even more important to do everything we can to prevent transmission.
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King County allowed to move into Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan
Most businesses will be required to operate at reduced capacity and hours, and all will be required to follow state health and safety guidelines.
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Four more Washington counties OK’d to move to phase 2 COVID-19 reopening plan
A total of three counties are in Phase 1, two counties are in a modified version of Phase 1, 19 counties are in Phase 2 and 15 counties are in Phase 3.
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How western Washington flattened the COVID-19 curve
Despite having the first major COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S., Washington state kept its death rate the lowest among all states that have had major outbreaks.
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UW study yields clues to how drug may boost aged mitochondria
Findings may help explain why these energy-producing cellular organelles begin to fail as we age.
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COVID-19 cases spike in Eastern Washington, milder spikes seen in the west
The rate of COVID-19 have significantly increased in viral in Eastern Washington with concentrated spikes in Yakima, Spokane, Benton and Franklin counties.
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Inslee updates COVID-19 guidance for religious and faith-based services
Phase 3 would permit indoor capacity of 50% or 400 people, whichever is less. Requirements for social distancing and facial coverings will remain the same.
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Politicians Shunt Aside Public Health Officials
Some governors and local officials are sidelining public health professionals in a rush to reboot their state economies, even as infections increase
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How to find emergency food services in King County
King County has posted information on how to apply for food assistance if you don’t already qualify and a map showing where you can pick up food supplies.
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Can you visit your dad safely on Father’s Day? A doctor gives you a checklist
A physician has developed a matrix to help you decide how to safely celebrate Father’s Day in a fact-based and safe manner.
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