The COVID-19 Pandemic
KNKX Public Radio is working to keep you updated on the latest developments of the outbreak of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. In addition to bringing you daily stories and updates on air during Morning Edition and All Things Considered, you can find stories about the outbreak below.
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Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty ImagesWashington hospital officials are warning that facilities are heading toward another COVID-19 case peak amid high spread in the community. -
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesPeople who catch COVID may feel as if they won't get it again, at least not for a long time. Their immune system should be primed to fight it off in the future. Right? Well, let's see.
More COVID-19 News
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COVID-19The Novavax vaccine appears to be about 90% effective at preventing mild, moderate and severe COVID-19, Food and Drug Administration scientists say in an analysis of the company's data. -
Nine people held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma have joined in a hunger strike to protest what they say are unclean conditions amid worries about a COVID spread. The strike began last week, according to the group La Resistencia.
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COVID-19The Washington state Department of Health has confirmed at least four other Washingtonians died from COVID complications before or on Feb. 28, 2020 — the date the first known death was announced.
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COVID-19With Washington's statewide mask mandate ending this weekend, Seattle Public Schools officials announced that masks will also be optional for students both inside and outside buildings and on school buses starting on Monday. But some students are already pushing back.
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COVID-19A state advisory group has decided against recommending a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students in K-12 schools.
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COVID-19The Washington state House has dropped its requirement that lawmakers verify they are vaccinated and boosted in order to attend floor votes in the chamber, and starting Tuesday, the north gallery will reopen to a limited number of members of the public, who must be masked and maintain social distancing.
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COVID-19King County will no longer require COVID vaccination checks to enter restaurants, bars, theaters and gyms beginning March 1. Businesses, however, will be free to impose their own vaccination requirements if they choose, but there will be no countywide requirement.
