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Outbreak – Today’s latest news on COVID-19
74 more cases have been reported in King County.
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Low-wage workers will be hardest hit by economic coronavirus impacts
Nonprofits are expecting dramatic increases in requests following layoffs and hour reductions.
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Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak
“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.
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Possible medical supply shortages worry Virginia Mason doctor
Masks, gowns and gloves are all in high demand.
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AG Ferguson takes actions to respond to coronavirus
The attorney general’s office warned of scammers and announced a formal investigation into price gouging.
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King County cancels most in-person meetings, moves to Skype
Responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, non-essential in-person meetings for March have been called off.
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City leaders upset at county’s plan for quarantine facility in Kent | Update
King County releases details about purchase of Econo Lodge
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Tenth coronavirus death reported in WA
Over 200 people are being supervised for possible virus exposure
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COVID: Call before seeing a doctor, especially the elderly, asthmatic
Those with underlying lung or immune system problems are more at risk for serious complications.
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Port of Seattle, airlines respond to COVID-19 with new health measures
Changes at Sea-Tac Airport include more hand sanitizer, training for biohazard cleaning.
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Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak
The blood bank has lost 143 donations since March 1.
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More than 100 quarantine rooms are planned for King County COVID-19 response
Locations for the facilities will include Seattle and White Center.
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The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls
A state Department of Health spokesperson said their phone system is being overwhelmed.