Seattle and other towns across Washington are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Seattle, WA community.
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Washington COVID-19 Cases
Washington Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,960,026
Washington New Coronavirus Deaths:
Washington Total Coronavirus Deaths: 16,151
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Seattle
COVID drugmaker to close Seattle office, lay off 72 workers
The company behind the COVID-19 treatment drug remdesivir and the HIV antiretroviral medication Biktarvy is closing its Seattle office. More info »
Seattle Times - 11/14/2024 07:23amDon’t throw out expired COVID-19 tests, FDA says
If your rapid COVID-19 tests have reached their expiration dates, don't toss them just yet. Here's how to find out if their shelf life has been extended. More info »
Seattle Times - 11/08/2024 05:36amWA Secretary of Health, Dr. Umair Shah, stepping down in 2025
Washington Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah announced he will be stepping down from the position in 2025. Dr. Shah made the announcement Tuesday, and will step down effective Jan. 15, 2025. Shah was ... More info »
FOX 13 Seattle on MSN - 11/19/2024 09:19am‘Quindemic’ concerns among winter illnesses
According to Dr. James Miller, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Officer, vaccines are essential in stopping whooping cough, especially for young children. Additionally, vaccines are not only important for ... More info »
KIRO-TV - 11/12/2024 07:46pmYoung families are leaving many large US cities
(THE CONVERSATION) Young families with children are a shrinking part of the U.S. population in many areas. The decline is especially pronounced in major urban centers, including Boston, San Francisco, ... More info »
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce - 11/20/2024 06:02pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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