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70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief

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70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief

Inslee addressed the outbreak at a Thursday press conference.

Photos courtesy of Linda Smith

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Local organization honors Black History Month

COVID-19 in Renton - What you need to know

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COVID-19 in Renton – What you need to know

Friday updates: All schools closed for six weeks, Valley Medical Center treats five positive COVID-19 cases

King County Executive Dow Constantine at a Seattle press conference Wednesday, March 4. Screenshot from livestream

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‘We will get through this’: Officials discuss coronavirus at Wednesday press conference

The county is advising event cancellations, increased telecommuting.

King County cancels most in-person meetings, moves to Skype

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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.

City leaders upset at county’s plan for quarantine facility in Kent | Update

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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

FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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Tenth coronavirus death reported in WA

Over 200 people are being supervised for possible virus exposure

COVID: Call before seeing a doctor, especially the elderly, asthmatic

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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.

Courtesy of Renton School District.

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RSD budget survey still open

Parents and teachers are asked to give their opinion, ask questions

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Hazen High School, one of the schools in the region closed due to a positive case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Hazen student tests positive for COVID-19

School closed the rest of the week

Renton closing community center over novel coronavirus concerns

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Renton closing community center over novel coronavirus concerns

The city states it’s unconfirmed but reported that a preschooler came into contact with one of the COVID-19…

Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak

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Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak

The blood bank has lost 143 donations since March 1.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. An electrician inspects one of the four rooms in the first modular unit that will be ready for those under quarantine for COVID-19, coronavirus.

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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.

Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington

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Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington

Two individuals who died on Feb. 26 were found to have had the coronavirus; Harborview Medical Center staff…

The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls

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The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls

A state Department of Health spokesperson said their phone system is being overwhelmed.

Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19

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Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19

The Tukwila USCIS office will be closed for two weeks

Courtesy of Renton Police Department. Photos of the suspect in Rylee Russell Mark’s death, 30-year-old Kelcey M. Gornowich.

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Shooting suspect arrested in Tacoma

Kelsey Gornowich set on a $1 million bond

Valley Medical Renton staff test positive for COVID-19

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Valley Medical Renton staff test positive for COVID-19

One staff member is at home recovering; 11 more tests are being examined.

At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

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State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

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King County transit agencies say stay home if you’re sick

Metro and Sound Transit continue to operate normal routes for now.