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Dave Ross

Ross: Why coronavirus scares us more than the flu

Why are we not afraid of the ordinary flu? I think it’s because whether we choose to get the vaccine or not, we know there is one.
7 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

95 COVID-19 deaths; 1,996 confirmed cases statewide

There are now at least 95 coronavirus deaths in Washington, with 1,996 cases confirmed.
7 years ago
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Ursula Reutin

Seattle’s farmers markets worried about business in coronavirus outbreak

On a typical Sunday, more than a hundred vendors would line the streets of downtown Ballard for the neighborhood Farmer’s Market. But this Sunday, there were fewer than a dozen.
7 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: On coronavirus, Jay Inslee leads from behind with restaurant closures

When it comes to the coronavirus, Jay Inslee's strategy has been confusing. In a lot of ways, it feels like he's leading from behind and it's not necessarily his fault.
7 years ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Washington grocery stores take steps to restock dwindling supplies

Safeway and Albertsons locations in Washington will spend nights restocking shelves that have run dry in the wake of the state's coronavirus outbreak.
7 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Gov. Inslee orders all Washington restaurants and bars to close

Governors in Illinois, Ohio, and California have announced restaurants and bars must close down to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Washington has just followed suit with a temporary ban.
7 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Unbelievable photos of coronavirus toilet paper, grocery madness

The coronavirus is causing a run on toilet paper, bleach, hand sanitizer, bread and other items at grocery stores across Washington state.
7 years ago
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Hanna Scott

Ride the Ducks Seattle shuts its doors for good

It’s been a staple of Seattle tourist attractions for more than 20 years. But, now Ride the Ducks Seattle has shut down operations for good.
7 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

King County to create 3 new quarantine centers

In an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, King County plans to repuurpose three more properties for isolation centers.
7 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

UW food planning expert recommends more than rice, beans, and toilet paper

Emergency food planning expert Anne-Marie Gloster suggests thinking about what you like to eat and making a shopping list based off those items.
7 years ago
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle’s homeless, coronavirus crisis will get worse

Seattle's homeless population will accelerate the spread of the coronavirus. The city, county, and state are failing to address this obvious threat. It was avoidable. 
7 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

42 deaths, 769 confirmed coronavirus cases across Washington

Health officials say 42 people in Washington state have died from the coronavirus. Another 769 cases have been confirmed.
7 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Seattle Symphony offering live broadcasts to provide comfort in lieu of concerts

The Seattle Symphony is broadcasting virtual concerts on YouTube and Facebook to prevent bringing the large group of musicians into the same space.
7 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee expands closures to all K-12 schools statewide

Governor Jay Inslee announced Friday that all K-12 public and private schools in Washington state must be closed until April 24.
7 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Weekend forecast turns from snow/rain mix to dry, sunny skies

Some areas across the Puget Sound region might see a light dusting of snow or snow/rain mix on Saturday as a cold system moves across the region. The snow level remains at 500 feet or below.
7 years ago
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Nick Bowman

King County quarantine sites shift standards after patient flees facility

King County will be shifting how it uses its coronavirus isolation sites, after a patient at its Kent quarantine site left against the advice of on-site security.
7 years ago
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Nick Bowman

Seattle rallies together on social media in face of coronavirus crisis

As concerns over the coronavirus have escalated this week, Seattle businesses, arts, and its everyday citizens are rallying together on social media.
7 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Is it worse to do too much or too little to fight coronavirus?

Politicians responding to the coronavirus outbreak have to decide: Is the risk of doing too much worse than the risk of doing too little?
7 years ago
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Nick Bowman

Seattle economy struggles at ‘epicenter’ of coronavirus outbreak

With large events banned and much of the Seattle area staying home, the hit to local industry has been significant in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. 
7 years ago
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Costco coronavirus plan cites ‘equity’ in remarkably bad decision

Costco is reportedly refusing to heed public health requests when it comes to staffing during the coronavirus crisis. Why? Equity, of course!
7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

President Trump bans travel from Europe, potential to limit domestic

President Trump hinted to reporters that he is considering limiting domestic travel to parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus outbreak is "too hot."
7 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Gov. Inslee orders K-12 schools in King, Snohomish, Pierce Counties closed until April 24

Governor Inslee has ordered all K-12 schools in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties to be closed until April 24.
7 years ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

DSA President calls for creative, urgent action to support Seattle businesses

Downtown Seattle Association President Jon Scholes encourages supporting the local economy however you can while following public health guidelines.
7 years ago
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Nick Bowman

How Seattle Flu Study defied federal government to test for coronavirus

The Seattle Flu Study tried testing for coronavirus in Washington for weeks, defying the federal government in a bid to track the illness back in February.
7 years ago