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President issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state
Governor appoints Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono to oversee COVID-19 response management.
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Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously
At a news conference, the governor warned businesses and individuals to get with the program.
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CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19
Staff members assisted in spreading coronavirus throughout long-term care facilities.
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For island schools, innovation in the face of virus
“It’s all new”: Island educators and administrators are rethinking learning as schools remain closed.
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Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
The governor announced the order, with some exceptions, as well as millions in grants for businesses.
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VashonBePrepared responds to COVID-19 pandemic
After the island’s fire chief gave the go-ahead last weekend, the local nonprofit VashonBePrepared began working on plans…
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‘Uncharted territory’: Vashon grocery stores weather impact of coronavirus pandemic
Vashon Thriftway and Vashon Market IGA try to keep up inventory, institute more cleaning measures
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COVID-19 testing delayed at island clinic
Neighborcare delays implementation over operations; Vashon Natural Medicine doesn’t offer testing
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Updated: Covid-19 order shutters island venues, clubs
“We are at a critical moment in this crisis, said King County Executive Dow Constantine.
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COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive…
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King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions
Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht explained this is not the time to make families more vulnerable.
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King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses
Late fees will be waived and holds will be extended in response to coronavirus.