Coronavirus In Seattle

Stories

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  A legend at Garfield High School, Rick walked the halls for half a century. This is his story

  Wendell Hicks, known to the Central District as “Two Brick Rick,” and “Garfield Rick,” died last week. He was 69. The cause was pneumonia, his appointed guardian said.

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  Teachers, childcare workers eligible for coronavirus vaccine in Washington state

  Teachers in Washington state can now get vaccinated following a directive from President Joe Biden and an announcement by Governor Jay Inslee Tuesday afternoon.
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  February | Immigrant doctors could help a Covid-19 health worker shortage

  Before 1988 immigrant doctors were able to get licensed, but after health bill eliminated that pathway. We talk about reconsidering that legislation in a pandemic. We hear the pro side of the the rank choice voting debate. A Seattle podcast wants to talk mental health and music, they're doling out music prescriptions! And we learn about how to find local artists from Cafe Racer Radio.
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  ‘Who knows if I’ll be myself again?’ Covid long-haulers turn to Seattle rehab clinic

  This Seattle rehabilitation clinic is working to help Covid long-haulers get back "as much life as possible."
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  As adult family homes fall through vaccine system cracks, Seattle and Bellevue fire departments help pull them out

  Older adults in Covid-vulnerable living situations were supposed to be at the front of the vaccine line. Instead, people in facilities known as adult family homes are still waiting to get vaccinated.
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  Are you ready for schools to reopen?

  Starting Tuesday, February 16, The Record is kicking off a weekly segment about school during the pandemic and we want to hear from you.

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  February 11th | It's the mask on the first date for me

  Should you take off your mask on a first date? Vanishing Seattle celebrates and documents the landmarks of yesterday and today. And we have our weekly conversation with Mayor Durkan.
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  People jump the vaccine line in Washington state, as hundreds of thousands can’t get appointments
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  How the Makah Tribe beat the coronavirus odds and flattened the curve

  "Our goal is to not lose one single life, and so far, we've met that goal.”
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  January 27th | The Seattle Sonics might actually come back

  We might be closer to the Sonics returning to Seattle than we thought. This year we're streaming Sundance. There are more contagious variants of Covid-19, how worried should we be? And a voice of the pandemic.
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  Washington's museums vs the pandemic

  One thing you’ve rarely been able to do since last March is visit a museum. For the most part, museums have been shuttered since the pandemic started. But almost all museums, big and small, expect to reopen. Meanwhile, they’re learning new tricks.
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  'Do not waste doses.' Leftover Covid-19 vaccine injected into non-priority arms

  As of yet, Washington state has only officially made Covid-19 vaccinations available to select demographics, considered most vulnerable to the disease. But at the end of the day, thawed out doses that can't be refrozen are going into whatever arms health care providers can find.