Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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September 23rd | American Girl dolls explore the strange history of… the 80s
Courtney is here, and she’s coming to a mall near you. Also, what really happened at last night’s city council meeting and how UW professors are preparing to return to the classroom.
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September 21st | How's the nose on this wine? Smoky.
A hint of smoke in this terroir. Childcare meets COVID. Influencer misinformation. And who killed the supergrid?
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A Seattle family moves to Canada so kids can attend school in-person
They refer to this plan as their 'escape hatch' from the U.S.
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September 8th | The disunited states of America
How solid is our confederation, really? This week’s chat with the King County Executive. And a look at COVID risk assessment.
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Wildfire smoke exacerbates Covid-related respiratory concerns
‘The best thing to do is to stay indoors with windows closed.’
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New school year amid pandemic: Is Washington state ready to start?
Tens of thousands of students across the state are starting the new school year – and almost all of them will be taking classes remotely, at least for the foreseeable future. Political analysts C.R. Douglas and Joni Balter join KUOW's Angela King to discuss.
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Why Washington state won't rush out a Covid-19 vaccine before it's proven
Vaccines for Covid-19 are still in development but the federal government wants states to be ready to distribute them by November 1st.
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September 3rd | Your quarantine could always be worse
Point Roberts is entirely cut off from the rest of America right now. Wildfires are burning across the West. The city works to decrease traffic fatalities, and we catch up with a virologist for an update on the virus.
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Bike volunteers step up to help Seattle-area food banks with home deliveries
Food banks have seen a surge in demand since the Covid-19 pandemic struck Washington state. And that’s meant more people than ever needing home deliveries. These days, food banks are getting additional help from volunteers who are using their pedal power to make deliveries.
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Private firm could see $21 million for coronavirus contact tracing in Washington state
The Washington State Department of Health is entrusting a private company with the task of helping local health jurisdictions with Covid-19 case investigations and contact tracing. The business contract is worth up to $21 million.
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Grocery spending is up as young employees work from home
People in Washington state are spending 15 per cent more on groceries than before the pandemic. One state economist says what's changed is probably lunch.
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August 27th | Happy to be back in Rainier National Park? So are these wolverines.
A homecoming for our mustelid friends. The reopening of the Seattle Art Museum. A local author reevaluates her life, and a revolutionizing of our COVID-19 testing strategy is upon us.