Hotter temps bring more pollen — meaning climate change will intensify allergy season Allergy season is getting worse as the climate changes, according to new research. Hotter temperatures are causing some plants to produce more pollen. Lauren Sommer
Pfizer-BioNTech will seek authorization for second COVID booster for older adults Pfizer and BioNTech are planning to ask the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a second COVID-19 booster shot for people age 65 and older. Scott Hensley
The White House says it's running out of money to cover COVID tests and vaccines The White House asked for more money from Congress to keep its COVID response going. But that hasn't happened, so some things need to be wound down. Tamara Keith
A surge in COVID-19 spurs new lockdowns in China's cities In the latest wave, the highly transmissible omicron variant has moved more quickly than contact tracing allows. Aowen Cao
King county officials plan for next phase with Covid Masks are now optional in many indoor settings in King County, and across Washington state. As cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, public health officials look at how to prepare for what comes next. Kim Malcolm
The goal: Vaccinate 70% of the world against COVID. Scientists are proposing a reboot As the world enters the pandemic's 3rd year, some ask whether the 70% vaccination goal set by WHO and the Biden administration could in fact be detrimental. Also: See our map of global progress. Nurith Aizenman
Washington's indoor mask mandate is over. Here's how Seattle is feeling about it. For the last couple of years, your get-out-the-door routine probably involved checking to see if you had your keys, your wallet, and a face mask. Libby Denkmann
The pregnant woman from the iconic Mariupol photo has died. Many more are at risk The woman and her baby died after Wednesday's strike, one of dozens of recent attacks on Ukraine's health system. U.N. groups warn it is running "dangerously low" on oxygen and medical supplies. Rachel Treisman
Pandemic updates: Washington moving toward long-term approach to Covid Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
Stroke rates are increasing among young people. Here's what you need to know Hailey Bieber's blood clot in the brain shows that young people can experience stroke-like symptoms, too. And among young people, stroke rates are on the rise. Rina Torchinsky
