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.
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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus restrictions by state: What you need to know
Various governors have enacted extensive COVID-19 measures, from halting in-person classes to limiting indoor and outdoor dining operations. Here are the rules by state.
Federal Way scrambling to help local restaurants in wake of new Covid restrictions
The city of Federal Way is scrambling to help local restaurants survive in the wake of new state restrictions.
Isolated for months, island crew sees pandemic for 1st time
Just as the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold, in February, four people set sail for one of the most remote places on Earth — a small camp on Kure Atoll, at the edge of the uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Rudy Giuliani’s son, a White House aide, tests positive for COVID-19
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
U.S.-Canadian border closure extended through Dec. 21
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
Newsom imposes curfew on most of California as COVID-19 cases surge
California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.