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How would we survive a second coronavirus wave in the fall?

Jun 11, 2020, 1:18 PM | Updated: Oct 7, 2024, 9:19 am

KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss new modeling from the IHME predicting a second wave of coronavirus cases in September and another 55,000 deaths across the United States.

Governor Inslee launches a public awareness campaign to encourage mask wearing, which could be our new normal (at least until a trusted vaccine is widely available).

Gov. Inslee hopes to expand PPE stockpile, launches #WearAMaskWA

Dave Ross discusses his thoughts after an interview Thursday with Alex Berenson, outspoken doubter of apocalyptic coronavirus scenarios, which you can listen to in full here.

And a quick look at job market recovery — economists say it could take up to two years before we’re able to bounce back fully.

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Israeli strike kills 1 Palestinian in Gaza, and other Mideast news

Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Friday. Full coverage is available here. Israeli strike kills 1 in central Gaza, local health officials say An Israeli strike Sunday morning on a civilian vehicle killed one Palestinian and wounded at least 11 others, according to health officials at the Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, where […]

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Germany’s Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a show of support as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities. The aerial war has intensified, with Moscow menacing cities across Ukraine with hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, while Kyiv has been striking Russia’s oil industry and businesses “Ukraine is […]

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Lopsided loss could bump Florida from top 10 in AP Top 25; a move up might be tough for Alabama

A week after making a huge rise in The Associated Press Top 25, Florida could be in line for a big fall when the new poll is released Sunday. The No. 8 Gators’ 45-17 loss at No. 25 Missouri raised the most eyebrows on a Saturday when ranked teams generally won in workmanlike fashion. Florida […]

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Cornell president calls alleged gang rape ‘deeply disturbing,’ pledges greater transparency

Cornell’s president called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 “deeply disturbing” Saturday and said it would weigh on the university for years to come, as he pledged greater transparency amid mounting outrage over the school’s handling of the case. In an eight-minute video message to the Cornell community, […]

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Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean

Nolo strengthened into a major hurricane Saturday far out in the Pacific Ocean, well to the west of Hawaii’s main islands. The storm’s maximum sustained winds rapidly intensified to 115 mph (185 kph), the Miami-based National Hurricane Center reported, meaning it was a Category 3 hurricane. Nolo was located about 210 miles (335 kilometers) south-southwest […]

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Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections — this time, to more than 20 million seniors, giving them $90 each to help pay for Medicare premiums. The announcement, made late Friday night by Trump on social media, comes after the president last month said about […]

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How would we survive a second coronavirus wave in the fall?