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'Basically In A New Pandemic,' Says Merkel, As Germany Extends Lockdown

The German chancellor announced an intensified coronavirus lockdown going into Easter, warning that new mutations raised the specter of a potentially deadly "third wave" of COVID-19.
- Scott Neuman
Need A Reason To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine? How About A Free Doughnut?

In case ending a global pandemic is not enough motivation to get a shot: Krispy Kreme says if you get the vaccine, they will give you a free glazed doughnut per day for the rest of the year.
How To Make Job Interviews Less Horrible

A new book takes on an overlooked flaw in human judgement that can affect an organization's ability to make sound decisions about hiring and more.
- Greg Rosalsky
NIH Statement Raises Questions About AstraZeneca's Vaccine Data

A U.S. trial of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine may have used outdated information. A statement by the National Institutes of Health says an incomplete view of efficacy data may have been provided.
- Joe Palca
March 22nd | We've officially entered Phase 3. How much will that change what opens and what doesn't?

Restaurant owners on why they will -- and won't -- reopen under the state's phase three reopening plan. Plus, how vaccination is going for the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community here in Washington. A local artist on his Oscar-qualifying short film, "Enough." And a new report shows an unnecessary use of escalating force in Washington corrections facilities.
- Bill Radke
Pressure For COVID-19 Vaccine Diplomacy In The Global Race Against Time And Variants

The Biden administration plans to loan millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses to Mexico and Canada. But there's pressure for more vaccine diplomacy in the global race against time and variants.
- Tamara Keith
A Pennsylvania Pharmacist On Her Experience And Role Distributing COVID-19 Vaccines

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Chichi Ilonzo Momah, owner of a community pharmacy in Springfield, Pa., about her experience and role distributing the vaccines as a local pharmacist.
Updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state (March 22-16)

This post will be updated with information about the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state. Scroll down for daily updates. As of Friday, March 19, the Washington State Department of Health reports: 5,174 Covid-19 related deaths; 332,539 confirmed cases; 21,243 probable cases; and a 1.5% death rate among positive cases. Compared to white people and Asian people, the rate of Covid cases is nearly three times higher for Black people, and nearly seven times higher for Latino/x people and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders. So far, 2,621,510 doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered to Washingtonians. Need a vaccine? Washington state vaccine locator: Washington State Health Department's map of vaccine providers. Also, use the state's PHASE FINDER to see if you are eligible for a vaccine. CovidWa.com: Not an official vaccine finder from the state, but the product of a former Microsoft developer who created a website to more easily find open vaccination appointments. Get the latest coronavirus news and other local stories delivered straight to your inbox every weekday with KUOW's Today So Far newsletter. Sign up here.
- KUOW Staff
Covid cases up 31% in Seattle area as reopening continues

Covid cases continue to climb in King County as reopening is underway. Cases are up 31 percent from where they were two weeks ago, according to new data released over the weekend. That's up from the increase we noted on Friday, which was 18 percent.
- Eilís O'Neill
Preliminary Results Show AstraZeneca Vaccine Can Prevent COVID-19

AstraZeneca says a study of its vaccine showed an efficacy of 79% for preventing symptomatic disease. The study may meet FDA requirements for considering the vaccine for emergency-use authorization.
- Joe Palca

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