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King County reduces jail population by more than 600
King County reduces jail population by more than...
By Steve Hunter • April 6, 2020 10:46 am

At facilities in Kent, Seattle

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Drive-thru COVID-19 virus testing last week in the parking lot near Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett. A study by the University of Washington and UnitedHealth Group, conducted at Everett Clinic locations, found that a less-intrusive form of the coronavirus test would require fewer precautions by health care workers. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
New self-swab COVID-19 test is just as accurate,...
By Joseph Thompson • April 3, 2020 4:10 pm

The study, under peer review, was led by an Everett Clinic doctor. It could speed up testing nationwide.

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Life Care Center (LCC) of Kirkland is facing more than $600,000 in fines for its response to the COVID-19 outbreak in its facility. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing
Life Care in Kirkland facing more than $600K...
By Samantha Pak • April 3, 2020 3:40 pm

The facility has until Sept. 16 to pay or address areas of concern or it will be terminated.

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Dentist checking patient’s teeth. Sound Publishing file photo
Dental foundation serves Medicaid patients through COVID-19
By Ray Miller-Still • April 3, 2020 7:30 am

The Arcora Foundation is also attempting to expand its urgent care database, allowing those with different insurances to use its services during the outbreak.

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Gov. Jay Inslee during a press conference April 2, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s Facebook page)
Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer and Chuck Taylor Herald Writer • April 2, 2020 5:07 pm

As in other states, demand for intensive health care due to COVID-19 is expected to peak later in April.

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South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site for law enforcement officers
South King Fire opens county’s first decontamination site...
By Olivia Sullivan • April 2, 2020 11:55 am

Police given peace of mind amid COVID-19 pandemic.

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King County domestic and sexual violence services available during COVID-19 outbreak
King County domestic and sexual violence services available...
April 1, 2020 4:05 pm

Advocacy organizations are adjusting their services to meet survivor needs

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Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment
Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical...
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • April 1, 2020 2:35 pm

The governor said Wednesday that the state must become self-reliant in the fight against COVID-19.

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Amazon.com still has listings for medical equipment, but the website includes a caveat and other protections to ensure equipment is supplied to those who need it. Screenshot
Five businesses warned for price gouging
By Sound Publishing staff report • April 1, 2020 1:30 am

Ferguson sent cease and desist letters to five businesses, including one in Issaquah.

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Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus
Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus
By Ray Miller-Still • March 31, 2020 7:52 pm

Ten clients and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

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County Council approves $2.2M for emergency childcare
County Council approves $2.2M for emergency childcare
March 31, 2020 4:20 pm

For first responders and other essential workers during COVID-19 crisis

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State legislators discussed COVID-19 impacts during a East King Chambers Coalition webinar on March 31 moderated by Kate Riley of The Seattle Times. Screenshot
State lawmakers discuss COVID-19 impacts with chambers
By Corey Morris cmorris@soundpublishing.com • March 31, 2020 2:20 pm

Four state lawmakers gathered for a webinar with the East King Chambers Coalition.

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Retroactive unemployment payments ensure full benefits for eligible Washingtonians
Retroactive unemployment payments ensure full benefits for eligible...
March 31, 2020 11:23 am

State Employment Security Department commissioner releases details

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State attorney general warns to beware of scams related to stimulus checks
State attorney general warns to beware of scams...
March 31, 2020 10:20 am

Scammers already targeting COVID-19 payments

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Members of Puget Sound Fire who will be staffed at the first responder testing site in Covington received additional training last week. Photo courtesy of Capt. Joe Root
COVID-19 testing site for first responders to open...
By Olivia Sullivan • March 30, 2020 4:45 pm

Testing is by appointment only and not open to the general public.

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Amazon says its taking ‘extreme measures to ensure the safety of employees’ at Kent site
Amazon says its taking ‘extreme measures to ensure...
By Steve Hunter • March 30, 2020 1:07 pm

Fulfillment Center employee tested positive for COVID-19; facility remains open

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The 2020 census form will look very similar to this sample document. Image courtesy U.S. Census Bureau
Don’t forget to take the census
By Ray Miller-Still • March 30, 2020 11:40 am

Due to the coronavirus, the deadline for responding to the census is Aug. 14, 2020.

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New report indicates positive impact in King County of social distancing on COVID-19 epidemic
New report indicates positive impact in King County...
March 30, 2020 10:31 am

But heath officials say more progress needed | Public Health – Seattle King County

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Property tax deadline extended to June
Property tax deadline extended to June
By Ray Miller-Still • March 30, 2020 3:00 pm

This only affects those who pay their property taxes themselves.

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This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows COVID-19, the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Latest numbers: Washington COVID-19 outbreak by county
By Herald Staff • March 29, 2020 6:00 pm

With links to official information.

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