COVID-19 Info

Gov. Jay Inslee has sent a letter petitioning the federal government to provide aid for hospitals currently dealing with staffing shortages and increases in COVID patients. As of late last week, the state Department of Health reports that over the most recently measured seven-day period, 23% of hospital beds in Washington were occupied by patients with COVID-19 ...

OLYMPIA, Wash.--A new mask mandate takes effect today for all large outdoor events in the state of Washington. Governor Jay Inslee announced the new mandate Thursday for outdoor gatherings of 500 or more attendees. The mandate applies to everyone ages five and up, regardless of vaccination status ...

More than 200 Seattle Police officers could lose their jobs if they do not comply with the governor's COVID-19 vaccination order. That mandate requires that all city workers get vaccinated by October 18th or face potential termination. The city has reportedly been negotiating with the Seattle Police Officer's Guild on the issue ...

Officials with Oregon Health and Science University say the state could be reaching the peak in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Based on their latest models, they say a peak could have come this weekend but they're waiting to see whether the Labor Day weekend has brought a spike in cases ...

WSU Athletics will require proof of vaccination for COVID-19 for fans 12 years of age and older, beginning with home contests at Gesa Field in the month of October. Those who are not vaccinated will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event, according to a news release issued on Tuesday ...

According to a recent publication by the Kennewick School District, 116 students have tested positive for COVID-19 since the school year began on September 1. School District leaders report a total of 367 have been out of school due to positive tests, experiencing COVID-like symptoms or due to close contact ...

In an open letter to the community, local leaders say COVID-19 cases are rising at a rapid rate and are now pleading with the public to help stop the spread. The letter was signed by all the mayors in Benton and Franklin counties, with the exception of the mayor of Kennewick and the mayor of Prosser ...

Guidance from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction states that districts should offer employees the option to submit their religious accommodation request in writing. The goal is to determine "whether an employee's religious belief is sincerely held ...

Visitors to the Washington State Fair will have to mask up both indoors and outdoors regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. The Pierce County health department announced the new directive yesterday. It takes effect Friday. The fair starts this weekend and runs through September 26th ...

OLYMPIA, Wash.–The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) warns people should not take ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19, following Thursday's Health Alert Network advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Iver ...