Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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What will you do with your coronavirus check? Here's what KUOW listeners told us
Many Americans have noticed that $1,200 suddenly showed up in their bank accounts on Wednesday. Others noticed even more. And still, others may soon notice a paper check appearing in the mail.
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Amazon fires 2 tech employees who raised coronavirus, climate concerns
A few months ago, it might’ve been hard to imagine a scenario where someone would be fired in front of her 13-year-old son. But that just happened to Amazon employee Maren Costa while working from home in Seattle.
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Will we ever fight over restaurant reservations again? | April 14th
When will we all be able to gather at restaurants again? Tuesdays with Dow Constantine. The surprisingly simple reason why testing capacity is so low. And what it takes for students to get their educations at home.
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Spread of Covid-19 slowing faster than expected in Washington
A new report states that social distancing efforts in Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties has dropped the spread of coronaviurs much faster than expected. But officials warn against easing up on social distancing.
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'I don't want to just fade away' says retiring ballet dancer Benjamin Griffiths
Benjamin Griffiths is like so many of us who’ve been sequestered at home during the pandemic; He’s reading, streaming movies, and he works out every day. “I’m in pretty good shape for a normal person,” he says.
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With visits on hold during pandemic, Washington hospitals strain to comfort sickest patients
For healthcare workers, the ban on hospital visitors is one of the hardest consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Harborview, UW medical centers to test all incoming patients for Covid-19
Starting Monday, all patients admitted to Harborview Medical Center, as well as the Montlake and Northwest campuses of UW Medical Center will be tested for Covid-19.
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Nearly 1,000 inmates to be released in Washington state. Not enough for social distancing, advocates say
In response to a Washington Supreme Court order, Gov. Jay Inslee announced today plans to release up to 950 inmates confined in Washington state prisons -- a reduction of about 6%, based on 2019 inmate numbers.
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This emergency room doctor survived Covid-19 — just barely
Kirkland ER physician Ryan Padgett says Covid-19 almost killed him. He credits cutting-edge treatment and medication with saving his life.
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Seattle throws a few small businesses a lifeline
Some small Seattle businesses will receive $10K checks to help them through the coronavirus crisis. The mayor’s office announced the 250 recipients Monday.
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April 13th | Does surviving COVID-19 guarantee that you won’t get it again?
How likely is herd immunity to save us? How can you call BS on bad coronavirus information? And how else can the government help bolster individuals, and thus the economy?
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A new perspective of Seattle during the coronavirus outbreak: Photos from above
There were far fewer Seattleites at city parks over the sunny weekend than normal. However the parks were not empty. City officials say they'll consider extending park closures on a week-by-week basis moving forward.