Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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Are transit workers adequately protected against COVID-19?
How Seattle's measures stack up up against the rest of the country, and whether it's enough.
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April 27th | There’s coronavirus in the city’s poop
Here’s why that’s a good thing. Also, what’s the status on Washington state’s reopening? What transit authorities are doing and not doing to help protect their staff, the state of vaccine development, and a voice of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Who will heal the healers when coronavirus is over?
Hospitals are working very hard to make sure that healthcare workers stay physically healthy during this crisis. But what about their psychological health? What’s being done to support healthcare workers through this incredibly challenging time?
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The curious case of Latinos and Covid-19
Across the country COVID-19 cases are showing up among Latinos and people of color at higher rates. Initial data from the Washington Department of Health shows Latinos account for nearly 30% of the cases even though they make up a much smaller share of the population. Here's what experts think is happening.
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The race for the coronavirus vaccine in Seattle, and the people behind it
The race for the coronavirus vaccine in Seattle, and the people behind it. We feature three people on the frontlines of developing a coronavirus vaccine.
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Photos: Drive-through confessions during a pandemic
"We've been adapting ways," said Father Jose Alvarez. "How can we bring the sacraments close to the people?"
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Beware the Lysol quarantini: Why health workers must quash misinformation during this coronavirus pandemic
Until the president suggested that injecting household cleaners could cure coronavirus, my biggest concern was the rise in alcohol consumption as people battle their fears and anxieties without healthy outlets.
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Live blog: Updates on the Coronavirus epidemic in Washington (April 20-26)
This post will be updated periodically with information about the coronavirus. Scroll down for older information. *624 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported by the Washington State Department of Health as of Saturday, April 18. *11,802 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Washington state as of April 18, according to state health officials. As of the same date, there is an 8.7% positive rate among those tested for the virus. *King County has been struck the hardest with Covid-19 with 5,063 cases and 340 deaths. Snohomish County reports 2,143 cases and 93 deaths. Pierce County reports 1,164 cases and 29 deaths. Versión en español aquí / Read KUOW's coronavirus coverage in Spanish
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In distance learning, many Seattle-area teachers worry about the students left behind
Seattle-area teachers say the first few weeks of distance learning have been a learning experience for them, as well – from the new technology they are trying to master to the challenges of getting in contact with some students.
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Handling the financials of the coronavirus, this week
Bill Radke reviews the week's news with New York Times correspondent Karen Weise, Seattle Times reporter Scott Greenstone and Crosscut reporter David Kroman.
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A desperate, international hunt for testing supplies so that Washington state may reopen
Before Washington state can reopen, more Covid-19 testing is needed. This approach is part of what’s fueling a non-stop hunt to acquire swabs and viral transport media and led to a huge competition between U.S. state agencies around the globe.
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Seattle bar owner after a month of shutdown: Scramble for aid was chaotic
As the coronavirus shutdown began in Seattle, we talked to Mike Lewis, owner of the Streamline tavern in Lower Queen Anne. It's been one month. How are he and his staff doing now?