Washington DOH Reviewing 5 Possible Vaccine Breakthrough Deaths

Breakthroughs are when patients who have been fully vaccinated catch COVID-19. They remain exceedingly rare, about 0.01 percent of cases.

Washington Pauses Use Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

The CDC asked for the pause while they review six cases of severe blood clotting linked to the vaccine. Here's what it means for Washington.

King County Phase 3: WA Leaders Rule On Reopening Status

Washington state leaders announced the fate of Phase 3 in King County on Monday. The state's next review is scheduled for early May.

Washington's Phase 3 Review: Here's What To Know For Monday

Washington state officials will evaluate all 39 counties' reopening status on Monday, and some may have to roll back to Phase 2.

7 Days Of Warm Temps, Sunny Skies: Washington Weather Forecast

It's finally starting to feel like spring in the Puget Sound, and it's only going to get warmer this coming week.

King County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Seattle area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

UW Seeks Volunteers For New Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

A second-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidate, developed by Gritstone, is designed to strengthen protection against emerging variants.

WA Vaccine Forecast Lower, With Fewer J&J Doses In April

Washington will receive fewer doses this month than initially expected, largely due to a substantial drop in Johnson & Johnson deliveries.

Early Vaccine Registration Open For All King County Residents 16+

Ahead of the April 15 expansion, all King County residents 16 and older can sign up early for vaccine appointment notifications in Seattle.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Wild Songbirds In Washington: CDC

Washington is one of eight states involved in a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 19 people. 3 Washingtonians have been hospitalized.

How To Celebrate Easter Safely This Year

New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control says observers can safely gather indoors - but only if they're all fully vaccinated.

Washington's Vaccine Forecast Improves: More Doses In April

State health officials see a shrinking gap between supply and demand as federal deliveries gradually increase.

Washington’s Coronavirus Response Ranks Among Best In U.S.

The results of a new analysis by a UC Berkeley institute also placed the United States’ coronavirus response among the world’s worst.

Tick Season Arrives With Spring In WA: Here's How To Avoid Bites

As more people hit Washington hiking trails this spring, state health officials are sharing a few reminders to avoid ticks.

Coronavirus Case Rates Rise Another 13% In WA: Federal Report

The report found "substantial transmission" as case counts continued upward last week, but death rates and hospitalizations are down.

Vaccine Eligiblity Expands In WA: Here's Who Qualifies Now

Washington opens two more tiers of Phase 1B on Wednesday, adding vaccine eligibility for another 2 million residents.

Do Coronavirus Vaccines Prevent Spread? UW Students Join Study

University of Washington students are participating in a study to see whether the Moderna shot prevents virus transmission.

Here's Why Washington Is Waiting To Open Up Vaccine Eligibility

More states are announcing eligibility for all groups earlier than the May 1 goal. Washington has not. Here's a look at where things stand.

Chance For Thunderstorms As Wet And Windy System Moves In

Hope you enjoyed the mild weather Saturday, because it's about to get pretty wild for western Washington the next few days.

1 Million Fully Vaccinated In Washington; 3 Million Doses Given

More than one out of seven Washingtonians are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with eligibility set to expand further on March 31.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Seattle Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Washington is doing worse than most states in the race to vaccinate its population.

23 Washington Travelers Monitored For Possible Ebola Exposure

Public health officials say all 23 just visited counties suffering Ebola outbreaks, but there is a very low risk for people in Washington.

Health Leaders Urge Caution As Familiar Warning Signs Emerge

Some concerning new developments have Washington's health leaders "much more cautious than optimistic" about the future.

46 Inmates Catch Coronavirus In New Outbreak At Seattle Jail

At least 19 new cases were detected on Monday alone at the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle, officials confirmed Wednesday.

Seattle Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives soon in the Seattle area.

Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins Receives His First Coronavirus Vaccine Dose

In June, Chief Scoggins was one of the first people to receive a nasopharyngeal swab COVID-19 test at the City’s community testing sites.

Coronavirus Cases Jumped 5% In WA Last Week, Federal Report Finds

The latest federal profile found an increase in case counts and hospital admissions, despite a steep drop in people seeking testing.

Washington Reaches Phase 3: Here's What's Allowed Starting Monday

Monday begins a new chapter in Washington's coronavirus journey, allowing for larger activities and the return of spectator sports.

Washington Vaccine Rollout: Where Things Stand

130,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed at the state's mass vaccination sites alone. Here's what to expect going forward.

Vaccines Give Optimism But Case Trends Concerning: Washington DOH

Washington health leaders expect a big boost in vaccine deliveries in April but note a worrisome pattern is emerging among COVID-19 trends.

Sunny Skies To Give Way To Rainy Washington Week

If at any point you can see the sun this week, savor that precious, fleeting moment like a diamond.

Another Coronavirus 'Variant Of Concern' Detected In King County

A third potentially more infectious variant, first identified in Brazil, has officially landed in King County. Here's what to know.

UW Trial Finds Hydroxychloroquine Has No Effect On COVID-19

The days of using hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for the coronavirus are over.

Lumen Field Mass Vaccination Site Opens Saturday

At full capacity, the Lumen Field Event Center will be the largest civilian-led vaccination site in the country.

It's A Girl! Researchers Discover Orca Calf Is Female

Researchers have been hoping for a girl for a long time, because the Southern Resident whales need females to support their population.

Washington Adopts CDC Guidance For Fully Vaccinated People

Health officials said fully vaccinated people can safely socialize without masks in some scenarios, but should still wear them in public.

Amazon's Alexa Could Be Used To Detect Irregular Heartbeats

UW researchers are working on a program for smart speakers that could detect heart issues in users.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Seattle Area

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in King County as the pandemic wanes.

Vaccine Appointments Available In Rainier Beach, West Seattle

Seattle has opened up hundreds of vaccine appointments this week for South Seattle and West Seattle residents, ages 65 and above.

Washington Hits Vaccine Milestone: 2 Million Doses Administered

Washington's vaccination efforts reached new heights this week, as the state prepares to expand eligibility later in March.