Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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After briefly catching up, Washington's renters fall behind again
About 1 in 10 renters weren’t able to pay their rent for May. That's according to a new survey by the Washington Multifamily Housing Association.
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I am the nurse manager on the Covid ICU. We have the sad stories, and those who have beaten this
Amy Haverland is the nurse manager on the Covid intensive care unit at UW Medical Center. She shared what it was like to have her home base turned into the place for the sickest of the sick with coronavirus.
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To shame, or not to shame
If you see someone and they’re not wearing a mask, you may be tempted to say something to them. But will it actually help?
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King County's mask mandate takes effect
Today King County's new directive on mask wearing takes effect. Masks are now required when in indoor public spaces, or otherwise unable to stay socially distant. But are they following the rules?
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What makes people sign up for clinical trials?
And are you one of them?
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May 18th | Mask-shaming: tempting, but unhelpful
Are you wearing a mask? Are you shaming those who aren’t? Would you participate in a clinical trial? How would you feel if you learned your workplace was going to become a COVID-19 epicenter? And, in a non-coronavirus moment: a talk with the man who saw Mt. St. Helens erupting forty years ago and flew directly towards it.
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A snapshot as Washington edges over an economic cliff
Washington state’s first economic update since the coronavirus crisis shows a slide in our economic fortunes that is singular for its “depth and speed.”
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Face masks now mandatory at Sea-Tac Airport
Starting Monday travelers can expect a new normal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that incl
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A Seattle firefighter on bringing mobile coronavirus testing to local nursing homes
Seattle Fire Department paramedics bring coronavirus testing to the city’s nursing homes. What they’re seeing: tension, anxiety, gratitude and relief.
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Covetiquette: What to do with children during the Covid-19 pandemic
KUOW reached out to readers and listeners about common concerns, questions, pet peeves, and other issues that have emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic. In other words: How can we all practice good covetiquette? Because these days, it's not just about having good manners. It's about being safe and even saving lives.
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Updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Washington state
This post will be updated with information about the coronavirus pandemic in Washington state.
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This is why you might not be getting a haircut as soon as you want
Many barbers and hairdressers are worried by the idea that they could be right up in front of our faces by June.