Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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This year, give thanks for Zoom
Here's an eye-popping statistic: twenty percent of Seattle-area COVID infections have happened in the past two weeks. A virologist answers your questions about how to keep numbers down for the holidays (hint: virtually is best).
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November 17th | As a second shutdown sets in, tempers fray
From business owners to elected officials, the same question: “How long will we have to keep doing this?” What changes to the eviction moratorium could look like for Washington renters. And what the 46th presidential administration will find when they find themselves before the federal courts.
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November 16th | When the parking enforcement ban is its own eviction moratorium
At the end of the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, the ban on parking enforcement will be lifted. But what if your vehicle IS your home? The last statewide Republican officeholder on the West Coast. And how mutual aid could change our world.
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October 28th | Halloween: Pandemic Edition
Have you been trawling the internet in search of a CDC-approved candy chute? Why so many people are voting early. And one very Seattle-specific vote: Russell Wilson for MVP.
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UW's new population health center aims to prevent the next pandemic
The University of Washington is hoping to improve the public health response to future pandemics by bringing many different kinds of academics together under one roof. But some say racial diversity — and not just diversity of expertise — among the center's specialists will be key to its success.
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October 19th | Zooming through the gallery in a pandemic
How museums struggle to survive COVID-19. Deepfakes (and cheapfakes!) in the 2020 presidential election. Closer to home, a look at the contrasts between Washington’s gubernatorial candidates. Ferries struck by lightning, and spiders coming to a corner all-too-near you.
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October 15th | COVID-19 returns to 17th Avenue
What’s being done about the Greek Row COVID-19 outbreak? More than you might think from the outside. Plus, wave goodbye to your $30 car tabs, Democrat v Democrat, and this week’s chat with Mayor Jenny Durkan.
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October 14th | Very few Seattlelites are riding Metro right now. So we talked to someone who is
He also happens to be the interim head of the transit agency. The city you don’t see. And the movies you can’t stream.
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October 12th | How do you proselytize during a pandemic?
When pamphlets and handshakes go virtual. COVID-19 continues to rage across the Greek system. And how much can you trust digital information?
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October 7th | Pandemic family planning
What a time to be bringing new life into the world. Coronavirus hits the campaign trail. And a scourge of paltry pockets (throwback edition).
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Free at-home Covid testing is going to rich and white people in King County
Racial equity is a matter of good science, critics say.
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King County has already seen 13 domestic violence homicides in 2020
King County has seen an uptick in the number and severity of domestic violence cases since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March. The number of domestic violence homicides in the county has nearly doubled since last year, with 13 people dead as of September 30.