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Government

Governor Inslee asks industries to shift to wartime-style medical gear production

Paige Browning update on coronavirus impact and response
Kim Malcolm

Paige Browning

Andy Hurst
Health

Health officials worry about accidental poisonings during outbreak

The health care system is working overtime to fight the coronavirus. But health officials are warning about another threat: an increased risk of accidental poisonings.
Angela King

Kim Shepard
Health

Coronavirus outbreak means tough decisions for cancer patients, physicians

As cancer patients throughout the country face a two-pronged attack from cancer and COVID-19, they and their physicians are facing tough decisions.
Kate Walters
Health

Families call for transparency from nursing homes on coronavirus cases

Many nursing homes are posting coronavirus updates on their websites, and recording messages on hotlines with the numbers of confirmed cases.
Amy Radil
Health

Seattle Now: Nurses get creative

If you planned on seeing a doctor in the next month or so, chances are you'll need to wait.
Patricia Murphy

Clare McGrane
Politics

Federal rules "expressly prohibit" labs from donating needed medical supplies

University of Washington Medicine is preparing for a potential wave of COVID-19 patients to hit emergency rooms in the coming weeks. For that reason, they’ve asked people and labs to donate supplies. But donating supplies purchased using federal grants isn't allowed.
David Hyde
Health

My 71-year-old mom is a nurse on the front lines of Covid-19. I’m worried. She’s not.

I asked her if she feels scared going to work since the coronavirus outbreak. She said if nurses are afraid, they won't be able to do their jobs.
Kristin Leong
Health

Seattle cuts back on bus service starting today

Starting Monday most King County Metro bus routes are operating on a reduced service. A few others are completely gone.
Esmy Jimenez
Law & Courts

Life Care Center families still waiting on a response from state watchdog

After a public appearance outside the nursing home at the center of the coronavirus outbreak, families say they've had difficulty contacting the state's long-term care ombudsperson.
Casey Martin
Health

Community health centers are on the front lines amid COVID-19 outbreak

As the Seattle region continues to see more coronavirus cases, there’s concern about what this will mean for hospital systems, and whether they’re prepared. But hospital systems aren’t alone in their response to the crisis. As the number of cases continue to rise, community health centers are also on the front lines of the response to COVID-19.
Kate Walters

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