Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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December 14th | The COVID-19 vaccine touches down in Seattle
Against a backdrop of surging cases and limited supply, how quickly will inoculations start to provide relief? A look at how Canada has done with this pandemic (like most other countries, the answer is “better than us”). Looking back at protests for civil rights in the ‘60s, and challenging our narratives about political violence today.
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Pandemic isolation hits young adults especially hard
A national study found that 3 out of 4 young adults struggle with feelings of loneliness, restlessness, and have trouble concentrating. Some worry about how much alcohol they’re drinking. Their sadness exceeds that of older groups that might face more health risks from Covid-19. This psychologist offers advice to help them feel better.
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A tale of two pandemics: Covid rates vary wildly across King County
South King County Covid rates are up to 8 times higher than in north Seattle and Eastside.
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First doses of Covid vaccines expected next week in Seattle area
Washington state is expecting 400,000 doses of Covid vaccines by the end of December – but officials are being tight-lipped about where exactly it’s going
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December 3rd | Is it too soon to start listening to holiday music?
Never – and besides, it’s been a rough year. A look at the state’s pattern of issues following the guidelines it sets around foster youth. And this week’s chat with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
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December 2nd | For the first time in 40 years, the Polar Star sails north
When you can’t socially distance in the Antarctic research facility, what’s a Coast Guard icebreaker to do? Why the Count von Count’s census dreams might be dashed. And what happens when we look into the face of a wild animal, and it looks back.
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November 24th | It’s a pandemic Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown
How the holidays will be different this year: staying home, cooking small, and not watching the Apple Cup. But don’t despair! Here are some suggestions on how to be safe while also eating your heart out.
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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.