Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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These south Seattle music students moved online effortlessly – and they’re asking for more
Quinton Morris was at a national music educators’ conference a couple of months ago when he got a feeling he’d have to move his after-school classical music program online.
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This 'joy board' in Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood has turned into a glorious art installation
The sound of laughter can be heard blocks away. Followed by an "oh" and perhaps "look at this one!" If you follow the sounds they will lead you to Alana Healy's home at a corner of Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood. There, you will find the Joy Board.
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How do Christian Scientists deal with the pandemic?
One thing that's been helping some people get through the pandemic is their faith. The Church of Christ Scientist was founded in 1866 in Boston and looks to prayer for healing. Lance Madison is part of the church in Washington state, and he spoke to KUOW’s Angela King.
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Coronavirus updates in Seattle and Washington
This post will be updated periodically with information about the coronavirus. Scroll down for older information.
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Inmates protest coronavirus conditions, Seattle parks to close, and more record unemployment claims
Paige Browning brings us the latest coronavirus updates as of Thursday, April 9.
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As hair grows long for quarantiners, a beloved Seattle barbershop files for bankruptcy
The barbershop that represents for many the essence of the Seattle haircut has filed in Delaware for bankruptcy protection.
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'The riot was the only way for us to be heard.' Monroe inmates speak out about their coronavirus fears
Inmates at the Monroe prison have called for personal protective equipment, and increased preventative measures as Covid-19 has began to sweep its way through prisoners. Their concerns prompted a protest Wednesday.
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April 9th | Gig economy workers pushed into a corner
Uber to Instacart to – what next? Even with traffic way down, the West Seattle Bridge falters. And the mayor takes your calls.
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You have a medical emergency that isn't coronavirus. Should you go to the hospital?
If you find yourself or a loved one in the midst of a crisis such as a heart attack, stroke, or a broken bone in Washington state, here's what you should do.
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6 feet away might be too close, especially if you’re on the move
Local and national health authorities recommend staying at least six feet away from other people to avoid spreading coronavirus. Some new studies suggest much greater distances are needed.
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Antibody testing could reveal how widespread coronavirus has been in California
California researchers believe that coronavirus may have been spreading in California last fall. That might explain why Californians haven’t been ravaged by the virus -- many of them may have built up immunity.
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Seattle parks will close under order of Mayor Durkan
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Thursday that the city will shut down public parks as Washington's stay-at-home order continues.