Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
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Awaiting a Covid-19 vaccine, Washington state plans ahead for its distribution
‘The state has an idea that the first doses should go to health care providers, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions.’
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South King County sees rise in Covid-19 cases as flu season approaches
‘Covid-19 is concentrating in lower-income, lower-resource communities.’
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Puget Sound doctors picket, threaten to strike against MultiCare amid Covid-19 safety concerns
The pandemic has heightened longstanding concerns felt by people working in health care. Now, roughly 100 urgent care doctors and other health care workers are threatening to strike in the Puget Sound region.
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Free at-home Covid testing is going to rich and white people in King County
Racial equity is a matter of good science, critics say.
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This small slip of paper stands between Pacific Islanders in Washington and unemployment benefits
It’s a little slip of paper, smaller than a cell phone. And having it can determine whether you get unemployment benefits or not.
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2,000 have died of coronavirus in Washington state. That's halfway to China's total death toll
According to the latest numbers from the state's Department of Health, Washington has now suffered more than 2,000 deaths related to Covid-19.
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'A mass casualty:' Yakama Nation tribal member reflects on devastating Covid-19 impact to her community
Covid-19 is on track to be a leading cause of death in the state by the end of the year. But the death toll is not shared proportionally among communities.
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5 tips for limiting wildfire smoke in your house
Your eyes sting and your throat feels dry. If you live in the Seattle area, chances are you don't have central air.
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Why Washington state won't rush out a Covid-19 vaccine before it's proven
Vaccines for Covid-19 are still in development but the federal government wants states to be ready to distribute them by November 1st.
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Private firm could see $21 million for coronavirus contact tracing in Washington state
The Washington State Department of Health is entrusting a private company with the task of helping local health jurisdictions with Covid-19 case investigations and contact tracing. The business contract is worth up to $21 million.