There’s a new coronavirus variant topping the leaderboard in the United States: EG.5. Nationally, EG.5 is causing about 17% of new Covid-19 cases in the… Continue Reading New variant EG.5 is on the rise as Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations go up | CNNContinue Reading
The Oregon Health Authority issued a health advisory Wednesday to warn people about toxic contaminants found in lamprey, a snake-like fish that is eaten by Indigenous people… Continue Reading Oregon health advisory warns of toxic contaminants in lamprey | OPBContinue Reading
As Washington state is experiencing a dramatic rise in COVID cases due to the Omicron variant, Gov. Jay Inslee announced steps today to contain the… Continue Reading Inslee announces additional resources for Omicron variant | Washington State Governor’s OfficeContinue Reading
More than 55 million people in the U.S. have had confirmed coronavirus infections and more than 825,000 have died of COVID-19. In the graphics below,… Continue Reading Tracking the coronavirus around the U.S.: See how your state is doing | NPRContinue Reading
On 9/5/21, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-25.16, amending the previous “Washington Ready” proclamation. Here are the highlights: Local governments and landlords are prohibited from preventing… Continue Reading Newly Issued COVID Proclamation 20-25.16Continue Reading
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations trend upwards, Washington State government agencies have adopted new requirements related to face coverings and vaccines. The state Secretary of… Continue Reading Face Coverings and Vaccine Requirements: Where Things Stand as of August 23, 2021 | MRSCContinue Reading
Following the lead of several other states, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday issued a requirement that state employees along with private health care and… Continue Reading Washington Governor Orders State Employees, Health Care Workers To Get COVID-19 Vaccine | Northwest Public BroadcastingContinue Reading
Among people infected by the Delta variant of the coronavirus, fully vaccinated people with “breakthrough” infections may be just as likely as unvaccinated people to… Continue Reading Delta infections among vaccinated likely contagious; Lambda variant shows vaccine resistance in lab | ReutersContinue Reading
A new study shows the Delta Covid-19 variant produced similar amounts of virus in vaccinated and unvaccinated people if they get infected – illustrating a… Continue Reading CDC shares ‘pivotal discovery’ on Covid-19 breakthrough infections that led to new mask guidance | CNNContinue Reading
LOS ANGELES, Aug 2 (Reuters) – With a new wave of COVID-19 infections fueled by the Delta variant striking countries worldwide, disease experts are scrambling… Continue Reading Delta spreads ‘like wildfire’ as doctors study whether it makes patients sicker | ReutersContinue Reading
