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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.
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PSE Foundation, PSE commit to over $1 million to support community efforts
Donations to help community groups, food banks during COVID-19 pandemic
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners
The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.
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First round of coronavirus stimulus checks arrive
The payments showed up in direct-deposit accounts this week. Couples get $2,400, plus $500 per kid.
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Distancing efforts working and must continue in key Washington counties
New report shows individual, household efforts having a positive impact
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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.
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Washington, Oregon and California announce Western states pact
To work together on reopening economies, controlling COVID-19
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PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
$11 million available to help pay bills
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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
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State Department of Commerce announces $5 million emergency response grant for tribes
All tribal communities across the state will have access to funding to help with COVID-19 response
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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.
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National Guard helps pack boxes at Kent warehouse for food banks
Members assist Northwest Harvest
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King County regional trails closed except for essential use
Green River, Interurban trails part of system