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Medical Teams pivots to help with COVID-19 response in King, Snohomish counties

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Medical Teams pivots to help with COVID-19 response in King, Snohomish counties

The organization has converted its dental fleet into a testing command center and emergency dental clinics.

Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4

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Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4

In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.

Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

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Two former King County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

First confirmed cases at two correctional facilities

Former COVID-19 patients’ plasma could help treat the virus

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Former COVID-19 patients’ plasma could help treat the virus

Swedish Health Services is going through its bank of recovered patients and asking them to donate.

How will it end? Testing, testing, testing, tracing and time

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How will it end? Testing, testing, testing, tracing and time

As the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, broad testing and contact tracing will be crucial, experts say.

Showing their appreciation for EvergreenHealth workers

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Showing their appreciation for EvergreenHealth workers

First responders from Kirkland, Bothell and Woodinville stopped by the Kirkland medical center to show their support for…

The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Renton officials outline requests for King County’s use of local hotel as shelter

200 individuals from Seattle homeless shelters have been moved to the Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady…

Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19

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Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19

The app is available for any health care provider to use.

St. Francis Hospital employees pose for a photo, before laughing about smiling behind their masks. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Lights, sirens, support: First responders host parades for frontline hospital workers

Federal Way police, South King Fire and Rescue and other agencies showed their support for St. Francis Hospital…

Boeing to resume Washington airplane production next week

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Boeing to resume Washington airplane production next week

More than 27,000 employees are expected to return to work at the Everett campus starting Monday.

Construction at the intersection of Totem Lake Boulevard and NE 124th St. in Kirkland, WA, on Feb. 10, 2020. File photo

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Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions

Governor warns lockdown may last a while, and builders offer path to freeing their industry now.

COVID-19 death tolls on Eastside highest in Kirkland, Redmond

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COVID-19 death tolls on Eastside highest in Kirkland, Redmond

The average COVID-19 infected person may be likely to infect just one or fewer additional persons with COVID-19,…

Bellevue police town hall addresses racism stemming from COVID-19 outbreak

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Bellevue police town hall addresses racism stemming from COVID-19 outbreak

The virtual meeting was also translated into Mandarin.

Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

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Up to 950 inmates may be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take steps to thin populations immediately.

Northwest University’s Ford signs with Seattle Mountaineers

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Northwest University’s Ford signs with Seattle Mountaineers

The 6-foot-6-inch forward ended his senior season as the No. 1 rebounder in the nation with 12.03 rebounds…

The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health - Seattle & King County

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The danger of ending social distancing too early | Public Health – Seattle & King County

A conversation with Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin

DigiPen serves up hot food and more for school community with DragonDrop

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DigiPen serves up hot food and more for school community with DragonDrop

The new delivery service was started in response to the COVID-19 outbreak as a way to serve students…

Northwest’s volleyball team stays connected during trying times

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Northwest’s volleyball team stays connected during trying times

The squad has been using Zoom to hold weekly meetings during which they check in and pray for…

Deserving respect for being human | Windows and Mirrors

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Deserving respect for being human | Windows and Mirrors

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Asians and Asian Americans have been targeted. Here’s what’s been happening on the…

King County and Public Health have turned a former Econo Lodge motel into an emergency isolation/quarantine facility on Central Avenue in Kent. File photo

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King County reports 27 coronavirus cases in homeless shelters

County has provided 60 motel vouchers so far for quarantining homeless individuals.