Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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A birth in the time of corona
With the backdrop of plague consciousness running to and fro, a blessed arrival. A baby was born in my house. While doors and windows elsewhere were shuttered by social distancing, a small cry arose, Wallace’s first song in the world.
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No Opening Day for the Mariners means you have to make your cream cheese hot dog at home
Today was supposed to be Opening Day for the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. But with everything shutdown due to the coronavirus, the ballpark – and nearby hotdog stands - will stay quiet.
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Families call for transparency from nursing homes on coronavirus cases
Many nursing homes are posting coronavirus updates on their websites, and recording messages on hotlines with the numbers of confirmed cases.
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If hospitals in Washington state become overwhelmed, who gets life-saving care?
‘This is really serious. It's like war. We need to act like we're at war.’
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Time to head to the countryside?
Wondering if you should head to your summer home or a BnB somewhere out of the way? The Mayor of Langley shares his thoughts
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Formerly homeless adults in Seattle now being tested for the coronavirus
As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in Seattle, people living in transitional housing are now getting screened and tested for the disease.
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March 25th | Should you go hiking right now?
What people should know before heading out on the trails. A Whidbey Island mayor on tourists during the coronavirus outbreak. And the president of the Seattle Port Commission takes your calls about the airport and cruise season.
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KUOW statement on live White House Coronavirus Task Force briefings
KUOW recently made an editorial decision to stop airing White House briefings on the coronavirus pandemic live on a daily basis. We will continue to cover these briefings – but believe it is imperative that they are fact-checked, which is a challenge during a live broadcast.
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Washington And Oregon State Parks Close Over...Well, You Know Why
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Petition seeks early release of some Washington prison inmates to reduce risk of coronavirus
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GM helps Washington ventilator maker scale up amid COVID-19 crisis
Bothell’s Ventec Life Systems is one of only a handful of manufacturers that makes ventilators in the US. Now General Motors is stepping in to help Ventec ramp up production.
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KUOW's audience members astound in the kitchen
We asked and you responded. KUOW food reporter Ruby de Luna, and arts and culture reporter Marcie Sillman wondered what recipes you’ve turned to for comfort during the coronavirus crisis. Marcie is a stress baker; Ruby reached back to her Taiwanese/Filipino childhood for the recipes she loves. We wanted to know how cooking or baking is helping you cope, so we posted our food photos on the KUOW Facebook page and asked you to join us.