Seattle Now

Episodes

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  Seattle Now: Jesus has entered the chat

  In a crisis, many people turn to their faith for strength and guidance. But the coronavirus pandemic is stopping congregations from... well, congregating. How are faith communities keeping themselves healthy and connected in the face of social distancing?

  Mar 16, 2020 at 5:04 am
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  Seattle Now: That escalated quickly

  We process another, somehow more intense week of Seattle news with KUOW's Zaki Hamid and Deborah Wang.

  Mar 13, 2020 at 5:04 am
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  Seattle Now: Phone Rome

  Governor Inslee pointed to the outbreak in Italy as one reason for new restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus here. What lessons does Rome have for Seattle?

  Mar 12, 2020 at 5:04 am
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  Seattle Now: Too much information

  Our instinct in a crisis is to talk to each other, but news changes by the hour. So what information can you trust?

  Mar 11, 2020 at 5:04 am
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  Seattle Now: Testing 123

  We're slowly getting a better picture of the coronavirus outbreak here, thanks to increased testing. We'll hear from a virologist at the University of Washington whose lab is working around the clock to test hundreds of suspected cases, and says they could be doing even more.

  Mar 10, 2020 at 5:05 am
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  Seattle Now: Seattle diners have reservations

  Seattle has slowed down dramatically in recent days due to the coronavirus outbreak. But one of the first places to feel the impact has been the city's Chinese restaurants, out of fear that they are somehow linked to the virus -- which they are not.

  Mar 09, 2020 at 5:04 am
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  Seattle Now: How are your hands doing?

  We process a week's worth of sometimes scary, sometimes surreal coronavirus news with KUOW's Zaki Hamid and Jeannie Yandel. And here's a tip: Don't smoke when making your homemade hand sanitizer.

  Mar 06, 2020 at 5:34 am
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  Seattle Now: Is it safe to visit grandma?

  More cases of coronavirus are popping up around King and Snohomish counties, and people over 60 are at high risk. Public health officials are relying on you and me to stop the disease from spreading to those who are vulnerable. So how —if at all — should you keep grandma company?

  Mar 05, 2020 at 5:04 am
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  Seattle Now: Can I be tested for coronavirus?

  If you have symptoms of coronavirus, you probably want to get tested. But it's not quite that simple. We’re hearing from people who are having symptoms, who want to get tested, but who were turned away when they tried. Why the holdup?

  Mar 04, 2020 at 5:04 am
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  Seattle Now: Will Washington's primary matter?

  Washington State has eliminated caucuses and moved up its presidential primary. Does this mean we'll play a bigger role in picking the Democratic nominee for president? Plus, we get an update on the latest information from public health officials on the coronavirus outbreak. Guests: KUOW reporters Anna Boiko-Weyrauch and David Hyde Follow live updates on the coronavirus outbreak at KUOW.org

  Mar 03, 2020 at 5:04 am
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  Seattle Now: Hit the panic button?

  Western Washington had the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and this weekend, the first reported deaths in the U.S. So what's a reasonable Seattleite supposed to do as more cases are expected? Guest: Dr. Clyde Crumpacker, infectious disease specialist and professor at Harvard Medical School

  Mar 02, 2020 at 6:04 am