UW Medicine Reaches 97% Staff Vaccination Rate

UW Medicine said 97 percent of its staff and faculty was fully vaccinated as of Tuesday, ahead of the state's Oct. 18 deadline.

King County Woman Dies Of Rare, Vaccine-Related Blood Clot

Despite the incident, the Department of Health stresses that the risk of blood clots is extremely low, lower than taking birth control.

Hospitalizations Declining, But 'Disease Remains Very High' In WA

It's a good start, but state health leaders say Washington will need to see much stronger declines going forward before we're in the clear.

Nearly 70% Of State Workers Vaccinated As October Deadline Nears

About 68 percent of state employees covered by the governor's mandate are fully vaccinated, according to data released this week

WA Hospitalization Rates Decline, But COVID Metrics Remain High

Active COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen by 227 patients since last Monday. However, the state is still averaging 30 deaths per day.

King County Expands COVID Vaccine Sites To Meet Booster Demand

King County is reopening or expanding 17 vaccination sites to help provide a third Pfizer shot to eligible patients.

COVID More Prevalent Than Ever, Death Rates Rising In WA: Report

Washington's latest situation report estimates that 1 in every 106 residents had an active COVID-19 infection in early September.

Washington Asks Feds For Help Staffing Struggling Hospitals

Gov. Inslee says local hospitals are "at or beyond capacity," and is asking for outside help supporting overworked health care providers.

UW Medicine Recruits Volunteers To Test New COVID Booster Shot

The clinical trial will study how effective a new vaccine is at boosting protection against multiple variants.

COVID-19 Surge Forces Health Care Rationing In Parts Of The West

One in every 201 Idaho residents tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

New King County Vaccination Requirements Begin Oct. 25

Proof of vaccination or a negative test will soon be required at King County restaurants, bars, gyms, concert halls and sporting venues.

Why Your Skin Needs Year-Round Protection ​—​ Even In Seattle

Many believe that sun damage only occurs on bright summer days, but the truth is, your skin needs protection even when it's overcast.

UW Medicine Recommends Flu Shots To Avoid Resurgence

Federal and local health experts recommend getting flu shots by the end of October to help avoid a spike in influenza this season.

WA Hospitalization Rates Steady, But 'Things Are Still Very Bad'

The number of active COVID hospitalizations remained steady over the last week, but Washington's health care system remains near its limits.

As Hospitals Strain, Washington DOH Prepares For The Worst

Washington health care providers saw hospitalization rates grow even higher over the holiday. Now, they may have to make some tough calls.

Vaccine Verification Program Coming To King County Businesses

King County says it will require some non-essential indoor businesses to implement a vaccine verification policy. Here's how it will work.

Outdoor Mask Orders Begin Tuesday In King, Pierce Counties

The new rules require masking at outdoor gatherings with 500 or more attendees, including concerts, fairs and sporting events.

New King County Dashboard Charts COVID Risk By Vaccination Status

Officials said the new tool gives people a clearer picture of how different COVID-19 risks are between vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

Despite Delta, Breakthrough Cases Remain Rare In Washington

The delta variant produces a high viral load, even in vaccinated patients. However, the vaccine still prevents most severe symptoms.

Mask Mandate For Outdoor Events Begins Next Week In King County

Starting Sept. 7, masking will be mandatory at outdoor events with 500 or more attendees, regardless of vaccination status.

222 Fentanyl Deaths Recorded In King County Through August

With three months left in the year, King County has already seen more fentanyl deaths than in 2020.

CVS Health Opens First MinuteClinic Locations in Washington

Washington residents now have access to high-quality, affordable and convenient care in-person or virtually at MinuteClinic

WA COVID Death Tolls Rise As Hospitalization Surge Grows

Health care providers had hoped COVID-19 hospitalizations had peaked, but instead hundreds more have checked in, and death tolls are rising.

COVID Plateaus In King County, But Hospitalizations Remain High

While King County's case counts appear to have leveled off, hospitals remain full, and what exactly lies ahead is uncertain.

New Study Looks at Link Between Genes and Prostate Cancer

Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine seeking prostate cancer patients to participate in PROMISE study.

Ivermectin Should Not Be Used To Treat COVID-19: WA DOH

The drug is picking up steam in some circles claiming it treats COVID-19. Unfortunately, it doesn't work and has some nasty side effects.

WA COVID Counts, Hospitalization Rates Remain At Record Highs

State health officials said there are early signs of some flattening in the case counts, but it is too soon to know if the trend will hold.

Washingtonians Sickened In Salmonella Outbreaks

Two Washingtonians are among the dozens of people sickened by salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats. Here's what to watch for.

King County Reaches New Vaccination Milestone

King County is one of the most vaccinated places in the United States, having reached a key threshold across every eligible age group.

Where Washington Ranks Among States Getting The Most Sleep

Nationwide, 35.2% of American adults report insufficient sleep.

Pfizer Vaccine Receives Full FDA Approval, Washington Celebrates

Pfizer's is the first COVID-19 vaccine to clear the FDA's final approval process. Here's how the Evergreen state is responding to the news.

Statewide Indoor Mask Order Returns Monday In Washington

An indoor masking requirement takes effect across Washington on Monday, amid a steep rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Delta Surge Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down In Washington

By the first week of August, state health officials estimate one in 156 Washingtonians had an active COVID-19 infection.

WA COVID Hospitalizations Reach Highest Point In The Pandemic

More people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in Washington than ever before, surpassing all previous peaks.

34 People Died From Fentanyl Overdoses In King County Last Month

King County has already surpassed last year's record number of fentanyl-related deaths, and nearly three dozen people died in July.

WA Childhood Immunization Rates Fell Last Year Amid COVID

A new report from the state Department of Health shows many school-aged children missed their routine shots in 2020.

Top 10 Fastest-Growing Cities In Washington: See The List

Over the last decade, Washington's population grew at almost twice the nationwide average. Here are the cities that saw the most change.

ER Visits Spiked During Last Week's Heat Wave

Emergency room visits for heat-related illness rose sharply as sweltering temperatures gripped the normally temperate Pacific Northwest.

Delta 'Exhausting Hospital Capacity' Across Washington: DOH

Washington is now reporting more than 2,000 COVID-19 cases each day, the most it has seen since winter.

Stage 2 Burn Ban Issued For All Of King County

The upgraded burn ban extends prohibitions to all recreational fires, including backyard fire pits and campfires.