Public Health

Coronavirus In Seattle

Formerly homeless adults in Seattle now being tested for the coronavirus

As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in Seattle, people living in transitional housing are now getting screened and tested for the disease.

Washington distillers switch from spirits to sanitizer

To help fight the spread of the coronavirus, dozens of distillers around the state are slowing down on beverage alcohol production to make hand sanitizer.

KUOW Newsroom

Why you should cool it on the road during coronavirus outbreak in Washington

The coronavirus outbreak may have emptied the highways around Seattle, but Washington state troopers say they're worried about some of the behavior they're seeing out on the road.

Coronavirus In Seattle

Tears, hugs, and goodbyes. Seattle students (and families) react to school closures

Seattle public schools are closed for two weeks -- at least. It’s a precaution the district is taking to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Now kids and parents are figuring out what this means for them.

Seattle Now

Seattle Now: Hit the panic button?

Western Washington had the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and this weekend, the first reported deaths in the U.S. So what's a reasonable Seattleite supposed to do as more cases are expected? Guest: Dr. Clyde Crumpacker, infectious disease specialist and professor at Harvard Medical School

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King County health officials say don't panic about coronavirus, but be prepared

Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Jeff Duchin, health officer for Public Health, Seattle & King County about how King County is preparing for coronavirus.