Chief Seattle Club inaugurates new housing in Pioneer Square In Pioneer Square this week, new tenants are picking up their keys and getting settled in brand-new studio apartments built by the Chief Seattle Club. And leaders say they have a lot more housing in the pipeline. Amy Radil
Coronavirus FAQ: My drugstore now offers antibody tests. Is it worth getting one? Antibody tests may be coming soon to a pharmacy near you. Here's what the tests do — and don't — reveal about you and COVID-19. Sheila Mulrooney Eldred
Discovery of HIV variant shows virus can evolve to be more severe — and contagious Findings from a new study help answer questions about why some people get more severe and transmissible HIV than others — and serves as a reminder that viruses don't always weaken over time. Melody Schreiber
Covid updates today: Cases fall and we wonder, are we nearing the end? Also, Covid tests will soon be free to Medicaid patients. KUOW Staff
4 consejos para hablar con tus padres Latinx sobre la salud mental La vergüenza y el estigma juegan un papel muy importante a la hora de disuadir a las personas de la comunidad Latinx de buscar atención de salud mental y hablar de ello con sus familias. Sylvie Douglis
How to talk to your Latinx family about mental health Shame and stigma play a huge role in discouraging folks in the Latinx community from seeking mental health care — and talking about it with their families. These steps can help you prepare for the conversation with your loved ones. Sylvie Douglis
In a big surprise, the job market surged in January even as omicron cases spiked U.S. employers added 467,000 jobs last month despite a surge of coronavirus infections. The unemployment rose to 4% from 3.9% in December. Scott Horsley
At-home Covid test, check. Adequate telehealth response, not yet UW infectious disease specialist foresees a better way to test for, track, and treat Covid Andy Hurst
Over-the-counter Covid tests will soon be free for Medicare recipients The Biden administration said that Medicare recipients will be able to get up to eight tests a month, free of charge. Alana Wise
COVIDtest.gov has been helpful in getting tests out — but there's more work to do The White House committed to buying a billion rapid COVID tests to distribute in the U.S. The launch of COVIDtests.gov has made it easy for Americans to order free tests, but there are still issues. Patrick Jarenwattananon
