Healthy Living: Celebrating Thanksgiving under COVID restrictions
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in nearly every county in our state, and because of those increases, we are having to think and act a little differently when it comes to this holiday season.
People traveling, families gathering despite Thanksgiving recommendations
Despite warnings from state and national health leaders, people say they’re still going to gather and many are still traveling for Thanksgiving.
Nevada governor tightens restrictions as virus cases rise
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans Sunday to tighten restrictions on casinos, restaurants and private gatherings such as Thanksgiving dinner in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention
AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.
DOH temporarily pauses reporting negative COVID-19 tests results
The Washington State Department of Health will temporarily pause reporting negative coronavirus test results due to a data backlog, DOH officials said in a release Saturday.
Guitar Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Guitar Center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents rally in Bellevue calling school districts to offer option for in-person learning
Parents rallied in Bellevue on Saturday to call on local school districts to offer an in-person learning option for students.
FDA approves emergency use of Regeneron dual monoclonal antibody therapy to treat mild COVID-19 cases
The FDA has approved two more monoclonal antibody treatments for people with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19.
Ben Carson says he's 'out of the woods' after battling COVID-19
Housing Secretary Ben Carson is crediting unapproved, experimental treatments with saving his life after saying he became “desperately ill” following his infection with the coronavirus.
Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy sees positive COVID-19 results for nearly 1 in 4 sailors
Nearly 1 out of every 4 sailors from the Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report.
DOH urges Washingtonians to spend Thanksgiving only with household members
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the Washington State Department of Health is urging people to only spend the holiday with people who live in their household, as COVID infections continue to spread at a fast rate.
Local owner reacts to governor’s announcement of $100 million toward businesses
The governor announced Friday tens of millions of dollars going toward businesses, and some business owners say this is exactly what is needed.
‘Apocalyptically bad’: Even without dining restrictions, restaurants need more help to survive pandemic
Restaurants are again facing indoor dining restrictions after the governor implemented new measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, but at least one restaurant owner insists the restrictions are not what is killing business.
Inslee announces $135 million in grants, loans for Washington businesses
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday announced $135 million in grants, loans and other assistance to help businesses and workers hurt by new restrictions he imposed through mid-December in response to a rising number of coronavirus cases across the state.
FDA to livestream public meeting on Pfizer-BioNTech potential COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a public meeting on Dec. 10 to discuss approving Pfizer and BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine and will livestream it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19, spokesman says
A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.
US sees record new COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations in 'critical moment' of pandemic
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Texas high school opens grocery store for students, families — and it accepts good deeds as payment
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.