Coronavirus

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Coronavirus

Extended coverage of the outbreak of a new coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2; the illness it causes, COVID-19; and its effects on the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest and the world.

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Key resources and information

Resources

How to properly wear a face mask to slow the spread of coronavirus

Mapping a pandemic

Track the spread of coronavirus across Washington and the world

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. (NIAID-RML via AP)
Health

Charts, mask how-tos and more resources to help you understand the pandemic and get through it safely

Lives Remembered

The stories of people we have lost to coronavirus

Laura Stogin, HVAC Service Technician, performs a routine HVAC maintenance. Many of the recommendations MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions are making are performed during the routine maintenance visits such as increased ventilation, enhanced filtration and unit disinfecting.

A scramble to address fears that coronavirus can spread through shared air in buildings

The main inside walkway at the Pike Place Market past produce stands and other vendors is crowded with visitors and shoppers. It’s not as crowded as it would be during peak summer season because of the pandemic, but a significant increase from March. Thursday, July 16,2020 214520 214520

Washington is at a turning point: Will new restrictions slow coronavirus, or could we become Florida?  VIEW

Jesus Valdez, a health center administrator, registers a man for the COVID-19 test at the Sea Mar Community Health Center located at 31405 18th Ave. S. in Federal Way Tuesday, July 28, 2020. The testing site, where both walk-in and drive-though testing happens, is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4:00 p.m. For an appointment, call 253-681-6600. COVID has hit south King County harder than the rest of the region. Approximately 15% of the people test positive. 214626

COVID-19 deaths, positive tests vary dramatically across King County: See the hot spots

Commuters wearing protective face masks and face shields travel on a public bus in Lima, Peru, on July 22. (Rodrigo Abd / The Associated Press)

Everything you need to know about this summer’s COVID-19 travel bans

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