Ontario premier calls on COVID restriction protesters to end their 'occupation' The crowdfunding site GoFundMe said it would refund or redirect to charities the vast majority of millions raised by demonstrators protesting COVID-19 measures in the Canadian capital. The Associated Press
900,000 Americans have died of COVID in 2 years of the global pandemic The U.S. death rate from COVID-19 continues to increase daily, as the rolling seven-day average for daily COVID-19 deaths has been above 2,000 since Jan. 23. Jonathan Franklin
The U.S. will soon hit more than 900,000 deaths from COVID-19 The U.S. is about to hit more than 900,000 deaths from COVID-19 — yet another once-unimaginable new toll. And the number of people dying every day is still rising. Rob Stein
Chief Seattle Club inaugurates new housing in Pioneer Square In Pioneer Square this week, new tenants are picking up their keys and getting settled in brand-new studio apartments built by the Chief Seattle Club. And leaders say they have a lot more housing in the pipeline. Amy Radil
Coronavirus FAQ: My drugstore now offers antibody tests. Is it worth getting one? Antibody tests may be coming soon to a pharmacy near you. Here's what the tests do — and don't — reveal about you and COVID-19. Sheila Mulrooney Eldred
Discovery of HIV variant shows virus can evolve to be more severe — and contagious Findings from a new study help answer questions about why some people get more severe and transmissible HIV than others — and serves as a reminder that viruses don't always weaken over time. Melody Schreiber
Covid updates today: Cases fall and we wonder, are we nearing the end? Also, Covid tests will soon be free to Medicaid patients. KUOW Staff
4 consejos para hablar con tus padres Latinx sobre la salud mental La vergüenza y el estigma juegan un papel muy importante a la hora de disuadir a las personas de la comunidad Latinx de buscar atención de salud mental y hablar de ello con sus familias. Isabeth Mendoza
How to talk to your Latinx family about mental health Shame and stigma play a huge role in discouraging folks in the Latinx community from seeking mental health care — and talking about it with their families. These steps can help you prepare for the conversation with your loved ones. Sylvie Douglis
In a big surprise, the job market surged in January even as omicron cases spiked U.S. employers added 467,000 jobs last month despite a surge of coronavirus infections. The unemployment rose to 4% from 3.9% in December. Scott Horsley
