Coronavirus In Seattle
KUOW's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and surrounding area.
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Live coverage: COVID-19 in Seattle and Washington state
The latest on the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak in the Seattle area and Washington state.
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King County leases Issaquah motel in search for new quarantine sites
King County is looking for places to house hundreds of people, at least, who cannot self-isolate or quarantine in their own homes. A county spokesperson says officials could announce their next planned facility this weekend.
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What Gov. Jay Inslee told his own family about COVID-19
"Washington's governor has banned large gatherings of more than 250 people. But what about going to the store? The coffee shop or neighborhood pub? This is what he saying to his own family.
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Photos from the heart of the first U.S. coronavirus outbreak
Photos from the heart of the first U.S. coronavirus outbreak
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With canceled performances, coronavirus leaves Seattle arts organizations reeling
Kim Malcolm talks with Marcie Sillman about the impact of coronavirus on Seattle's arts & culture community.
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Coronavirus is already devastating small businesses in Seattle
Kim Malcolm talks with Jon Scholes, President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association about how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the business community in Seattle.
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How you can 'flatten the curve' of the coronavirus outbreak in Seattle
You may have seen graphs circulating online about social measures to mitigate the coronavirus. They're often accompanied by the hash tag #FlattenTheCurve. The graphs represent the thinking behind why schools and events are being canceled across the Puget Sound region.
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Selling a homeless newspaper in the time of the coronavirus
The vendors that sell Real Change, the homeless newspaper, are getting hit by the economic fallout of the coronavirus. Newspaper sales are down due to social distancing. It's part of a larger trend: funds for non-profits are declining even as the need for services grows.
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Trump declares coronavirus pandemic a national emergency
By ANDREW TAYLOR, ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and LISA MASCARO
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March 12th | Jenny Durkan’s plan for coronavirus
The mayor takes your calls. What is the county doing to help the homeless? And how you can transform your home into a school while Seattle public schools are closed.
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What happens to Seattle's homeless population during a pandemic
Where can Seattle's homeless population go for assistance during this coronavirus outbreak? What is the city or state doing to help?
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Fighting the 'infodemic': Don't repeat a coronavirus lie
The World Health Organization says the coronavirus outbreak has sparked an "infodemic" -- an overwhelming amount of information online, some of it totally untrue.