Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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What the Funko? A toy company, a boat yard, and house cleaners say they are 'essential'
Headquartered in downtown Everett, Funko is known for the collectible Pop! figurines that grace bookcases and shelves. They’ve opted to keep their distribution centers open.
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How Seattleites are keeping dating alive during the Covid-19 pandemic
Dating apps report increased use, as housebound daters attempt to keep romance alive in the time of coronavirus.
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COVID-19 news update: Tuesday edition
Keep calm, hunker down, stay healthy: Distance bends the curve
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March 31st | Is what we’re doing working? Social distancing, by the numbers.
What do the models say about our current policies? County Executive Constantine takes your calls. An ICU doctor shares what it’s like inside the COVID-19 isolation wing. And a 90-year-old woman who didn’t expect to survive the disease – but did.
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Vulnerable jail inmates are in solitary for ‘social distancing and infection prevention’ in King County
King County inmates most vulnerable to COVID-19 are being kept in solitary confinement during the outbreak.
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Before you head into this Seattle grocery store, you need to get on its waitlist
Practicing social distancing in a small supermarket can be challenging. But one local store is doing that by limiting the number of people that can come in at a given time.
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Seattle area COVID-19 epidemic shows signs of slowing down, experts say
Mandatory social distancing orders in Washington state appear to be mitigating the spread of the coronavirus in King County, according to new report from the Bellevue-based Institute for Disease Modeling. But the new findings are inconclusive and local health officials caution against rolling back social distancing orders prematurely.
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With courthouse closed, King County unveils e-filing for domestic violence victims
Until this month, people had to come to court in person to seek emergency protection against a domestic abuser. The King County Prosecutor’s Office says they now have an electronic alternative in place.
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Going the distance on social distancing: ‘It’s time to double down’
Paige Browning talks to KUOW’s Kate Walters about preparations for riding out the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cargo handler, Sawant say Amazon could do more to protect employees during coronavirus pandemic
Amazon has confirmed one worker at its Kent warehouse has COVID-19. Amazon workers at a New York warehouse went on strike Monday, asking for more protection from the coronavirus. Workers say the tech giant is putting them at risk with non-essential delivery assignments.
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What we know about how the coronavirus works
An update from Columbia University virologist Angela Rasmussen.
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Violate stay-at-home order and risk arrest or having business license revoked, state officials say
Officials on Monday outlined the consequences for violating an order for Washingtonians to stay home unless engaging in essential activities. People who fail to comply could be fined, have their business licenses revoked, or even be arrested.