Pandemic updates for Seattle: Thursday, February 17, 2022 Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
Disney theme parks say face masks are now optional for vaccinated visitors Walt Disney World and Disneyland do not require proof of vaccination to enter but Disney says guests who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in all indoor locations. Jonathan Franklin
State by state, here's how well schools are doing at supporting kids' mental health Two years of disrupted schooling and limited social contact have been tough on kids. A new report calls out states that do a good job supporting kids' mental health at school — and those that don't. Rhitu Chatterjee
Pandemic updates for Seattle: King County jails report decline in Covid cases Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
When moms get vaccinated during pregnancy, babies get protection too, study shows A new study shows that getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy confers significant protection to infants after birth. Maria Godoy
A geeky quiz says what kind of immune cell you are. Bonus: See our immune cell primer Answer a few questions and find out what kind of immune cell you'd be – and learn more about these amazing cells that fight off infection. Michaeleen Doucleff
Why this USAID official is optimistic the U.S. can get the world vaccinated Jeremy Konyndyk, executive director of USAID's Covid task force, shares his perspective on the U.S.' efforts to donate and distribute vaccines to low-income nations. Lauren Hodges
Amazon, Walmart and JPMorgan Chase among companies relaxing employee mask mandates As several states relax mask mandates, U.S. companies are easing up their own rules. Anthony Tellez
Pandemic updates for Seattle: WA launches effort to free up hospital beds Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
Confused about how worried to be about the pandemic? You're not alone It's another discombobulating moment in the pandemic, with lots of conflicting signs of where the virus is heading and what people should do about it on a day to day basis. Rob Stein