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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The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
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Readers are curious about the new variant, currently known a BA.2.86. Also: Lots of questions about boosters. Can you get it at the same time as a flu shot? And how long does protection last?
More COVID-19 News
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Graduating from college comes with its own unique set of challenges. Add a global pandemic, impending recession, and the looming consequences of climate change, and it becomes another beast altogether. Here's how four University of Washington seniors are thinking about the future as they enter their graduating year.
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COVID-19King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin says based on virus trends in Europe, a fall and winter COVID surge is likely for the Pacific Northwest after months of relatively low case levels.
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COVID-19Gov. Jay Inslee has announced all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and the state of emergency will be lifted by Oct. 31. “We’ve come a long way the past two years in developing the tools that allow us to adapt and live with COVID-19,” Inslee said. Public health officials continue to recommend vaccines and masks to prevent community spread.
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COVID-19Health officials in Washington's most populous county are urging people to get the new COVID-19 booster. Public Health – Seattle & King County's health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin said in a briefing Tuesday that even people who have had a booster shot should get all recommended doses for maximum protection.