Kate Walters
Reporter
About
Kate Walters is a reporter covering Covid-19 and the many ways the pandemic has impacted our lives. She's covered personal experiences of community members, state and local policies, affects on the healthcare system, and more. In the past, Kate has reported on homelessness for KUOW, as well as general assignment stories ranging from city hall politics to sea stars. Originally from Australia, Kate studied journalism at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). She started her career in public radio at WXXI in Rochester, NY.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Stories
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Seattle surgeon: A bleeding trauma patient amid this pandemic was my nightmare
Voices of the pandemic features people in the Seattle area who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Washington may be able to ease social distancing in a month, according to models
New models suggest Washington state may be able to relax some aspects of social distancing measures after May 18. That’s as long as certain measures are in place to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 cases, like limiting large gatherings and ensuring testing, contact tracing and isolation capabilities are at scale.
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Every time a patient improves, it's a huge morale boost to the entire team
Voices of the pandemic features people in the Seattle area who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak.
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How Covid-19 is complicating CPR for some patients
Health care systems have had to adapt during the coronavirus outbreak. In Washington state, social distancing measures have helped to flatten the curve and, for now, it looks like hospitals may avoid being overwhelmed. But physicians are still having discussions about some of the life saving measures they use and how Covid-19 can complicate them. One thing people are thinking about is resuscitation in Covid-19 patients.
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Limited bathroom access, business closures leave Seattle's homeless population vulnerable amid Covid-19 pandemic
The situation is desperate for people experiencing homelessness and living outside in the Seattle area. That’s what Seattle city council members heard from service providers during a briefing Wednesday. People who are homeless are currently facing twin threats – the coronavirus outbreak and a surge in hepatitis A cases in the population.
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Seattle area may have peaked in first wave of coronavirus outbreak, according to UW model
Some areas of Washington state may have reached the peak in the first wave of the coronavirus epidemic — that's according to new projections from the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
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Going the distance on social distancing: ‘It’s time to double down’
Paige Browning talks to KUOW’s Kate Walters about preparations for riding out the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus outbreak means tough decisions for cancer patients, physicians
As cancer patients throughout the country face a two-pronged attack from cancer and COVID-19, they and their physicians are facing tough decisions.
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Community health centers are on the front lines amid COVID-19 outbreak
As the Seattle region continues to see more coronavirus cases, there’s concern about what this will mean for hospital systems, and whether they’re prepared. But hospital systems aren’t alone in their response to the crisis. As the number of cases continue to rise, community health centers are also on the front lines of the response to COVID-19.
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Seattle to provide grocery vouchers to more than 6,000 families amid coronavirus outbreak
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Monday that the city will provide $5 million in grocery vouchers to families impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. The city will provide $800 dollars in vouchers to 6,250 families already enrolled in city-supported child care and food assistance programs, according to a press release from the Mayor’s office.