Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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Pandemic updates: National Guard begins arriving at Washington hospitals
Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state for January 20, 2022.
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Covid blog updates today: Price gouging on test kits
Also, Covid will likely become endemic, like the flu.
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Covid updates today: Cases down 20% in Seattle area
Also: Drop in student test scores since pandemic started
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Covid updates for today: Don't go to the hospital if you're in Washington state
This is the worst we've seen it so far in the pandemic.
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'The worst' it's been: Covid hospitalizations reach all-time high in Washington state
Since the highly-infectious omicron variant was discovered in Washington state last month, health officials have warned that a surge in cases could cause hospitals to become severely overwhelmed. Health care workers say that moment is now here.
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We asked how you're feeling about Covid these days. This is what you told us
There's a meme going around: "Omicron means parents are doing it all again.
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Covid updates for today: The myth that coronavirus strains get milder
A Covid myth we all want to believe, school closures, and an interesting factoid about symptoms.
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Pandemic blog: Schools respond to Omicron surge
Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state.
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Are you wearing the right mask? It comes down to fit and layers
The answer: fit and layers. Wear a mask that fits, and that has two or more layers.
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Most healthcare workers are vaccinated, but mandate fallout could still lead to cuts in services
Monday marked the deadline for healthcare workers and many others in Washington state to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19, or risk losing their job under the state mandate. Starting Tuesday, those who are unvaccinated will not be able to go to work as normal. The exception is those who have been granted an exemption for a genuine medical or religious reason and had accommodations made by their employer.
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No shirt, no shot, no service: Bring your vaccine card to Capitol Hill
CC Attle’s, a bar on Capitol Hill known for its stiff drinks and leather nights, started asking customers to see their vaccination cards in May, before anyone else.
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Vaccinated people should mask in public indoor spaces in Seattle and most of Washington state
Washingtonians who are fully vaccinated should wear masks in public indoor settings, Gov. Jay Inslee said on Wednesday.