Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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We've reached 1,000 lives lost to coronavirus in Washington state. Here are some of their stories
Too often, they died without a loved one holding their hand or whispering 'I love you.' They died amid a panic, as this fast-moving virus closed in.
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Louise Weatherill, 85, Life Care resident who loved animals
The puppies, especially, always put a smile on Louise Weatherill’s face.
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Art Bori, 65, skydiver and devoted food bank volunteer
Gentle. That’s how many people described Art Bori. Yet he pursued his interests at full force, from skydiving to wildlife photography to his volunteer work at the Snohomish County Food Bank.
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King County reported no Covid-19 deaths on Thursday, the first time since the pandemic started
King County had no confirmed Covid-19 related deaths on Thursday, May 14, Public Health officials said on Friday. This was the first day with no reported deaths since the outbreak began in late February.
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Masks, bikes and olive oil stains this week
Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Essex Porter of Kiro-7, CR Douglas of Q13, and Monica Nickelsburg of Geekwire.
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Bunk beds and farm workers: Washington's new housing rules
State officials recently issued new regulations to protect temporary farmworkers from the coronavirus. Growers are now scrambling to make changes, while some advocates insist it’s still not enough.
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Are you a loud talker? You might be a superspreader
A new study into how loud talking can spread viruses could shed light on a major outbreak at a choir practice in Skagit County.
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Pandemic Book Club: Reading recommendations from Nancy Pearl and KUOW listeners
Book Lust author Nancy Pearl talks with KUOW's Ross Reynolds and public radio listeners about great reads for lockdown
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Now serving: masks.
Nostalgic for the days when you could feel the wind on your lips? You're not alone.
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May 14th | We’d love to share a bus ride with Mayor Durkan
As long as it was an essential trip + we were wearing a mask. Perhaps even… a stylish mask??? Plus, the dilemma of too many potatoes.
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Masks up, Seattle
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says starting Monday, be prepared to wear a cloth face covering in indoor and outdoor public spaces.
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Working at a Seattle grocery store amid a pandemic
Ever since he was a kid, Sam Dancy thought working in a grocery store would be fun. He followed that dream and has been in the industry for three decades. The 61 year old works at the Westwood Village QFC. Dancy says the pandemic has changed his work. The days are hectic and they go fast. It has also created new challenges and work norms.