MyNorthwest Staff
Confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths across Washington state
As of Dec. 30, state health officials say there have been 747,702 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Washington state. The state is reporting 9,853 deaths since the pandemic began.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
CDC: How COVID-19 vaccines work
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain how the COVID-19 vaccines work in your body.3 years ago
Nick Bowman
King County assessing need for mask mandate ‘on an ongoing basis’ as COVID cases continue to rise
A mask directive in Snohomish County takes effect Thursday, but is a similar mandate in the works elsewhere in the Puget Sound region?3 years ago
John Curley and Shari Elliker
Not much point in suing over Inslee’s vaccine order, says former state Attorney General
The vaccine order from Gov. Inslee for state workers stands on pretty firm legal ground, according to former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Over 100 Seattle bars, nightclubs, restaurants now requiring proof of vaccination
With COVID-19 transmission rising, dozens of Seattle bars, clubs, and restaurants are now requiring customers to provide proof of their vaccination status.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Still ‘critical’ work left to do with Washington now fully reopened
After 15 long months of COVID-19 lockdowns, countless reopening phases, and even more news conferences, Washington state officially reopens today.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: 336 new cases, 1 new death
The state Department of Health says there have been over 415,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,938 people have died statewide.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Timeline: A look back at Washington state’s COVID-19 response
After 15 months living in some kind of stay-at-home order prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, Washington state is reopening on June 30.3 years ago
Nick Bowman
‘We’re going to be pretty close’: State’s progress to early reopening inches ahead
As Washington approaches its June 30 reopening, it's looking more and more unlikely that the state will hit the threshold needed to reopen early.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: State still short of goal needed for early reopening
The state Department of Health says there have been over 413,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,898 people have died from the virus statewide.3 years ago
Stephanie Klein
No way to know if vaccination will outpace Delta variant
As the number of COVID-19 cases fall across King County, health officials are keeping a close eye on the Delta variant.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: 437 new confirmed cases
The state Department of Health says there have been over 411,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,820 people have died from the virus statewide.3 years ago
Nick Bowman
Gov. Inslee: Washington ‘close’ to being able to reopen ahead of schedule
While Washington is scheduled to fully reopen on June 30, there's a chance the state could reopen before then if vaccination rates continue to trend up.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
DOH: ‘Will take time’ for Washington state, federal data to align on vaccine totals
Federal vaccine data doesn't currently align with Washington's own numbers, and that discrepancy isn't likely to be resolved anytime soon.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: Washington inches toward benchmark needed to reopen early
The state Department of Health says there have been over 407,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,815 people have died from the virus statewide3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: Vaccination site at Lumen Field to close
The state Department of Health says there have been over 405,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,836 people have died from the virus statewide.3 years ago
Nick Bowman
WA Sec. of Health: State hopes to avoid ‘tale of two societies’ for vaccinated, unvaccinated
Despite vaccination rates in Washington continuing to trend upward, state health officials still have concerns over counties where rates remain low.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington DOH monitoring possible rare side effect of COVID vaccine
The DOH says it is monitoring the possibility of a rare side effect that health experts say could have been brought on by the COVID-19 vaccine.3 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Woodland Park Zoo to relax its mask requirements for outdoor spaces
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo has officially relaxed its masking requirements for all guests age 5 and older in outdoor spaces.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
COVID updates: 3 million people in Washington now fully vaccinated
The state Department of Health says there have been over 401,526 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,765 people have died statewide.3 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle bar now requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry
A bar in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood is now requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Why emotional, mental health impacts of COVID may linger
Cases of COVID-19 and pandemic restrictions may be dropping, but for many, the emotional and mental health impacts of the past year will linger.3 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Was CDC’s updated mask guidance too much, too soon?
Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen explains why the CDC's updated mask guidance makes sense with the science, but is going to be difficult to enforce.3 years ago
