Amazon’s Jeff Bezos pledges to help WHO flood the world with coronavirus test kits Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and the World Health Organization’s director-general are trading ideas on how to get the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More
Music lessons startup Play at Work becomes ‘play at home’ as tech workers get instruction via video Plenty of work experiences have moved from in-office settings to virtual connections in the weeks since many of us were… Read More
How the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package impacts startups The U.S. Senate passed the largest stimulus package in American history on Wednesday to cushion the economy from impacts of… Read More
Fitness studio backed by Russell Wilson responds to health crisis with access to free virtual workouts If you’ve retreated to your basement gym or the floor in front of your television to get some exercise while… Read More
Univ. of Washington researchers predict 80,000 COVID-19 deaths in U.S. by July If gaps in health care resources aren’t filled, more than 80,000 Americans will die over the next four months due… Read More
Impact of COVID-19 on consumer spending: Booze buying and video games are up; travel, lodging sink A Portland, Ore.-area firm with data on tens of millions of credit and debit card transactions flowing into its system… Read More
Unemployment applications surge 843% in Washington state amid coronavirus isolation order Washington state has seen an unprecedented spike in unemployment applications amid an order for all non-essential workers to remain in… Read More
Play Podcast As hospitals run low on protective gear, tech workers are on a quest to help fill the shortage Play The coronavirus outbreak in Washington state has not yet reached the “peak” that some public health officials anticipate, but already… Read More
During run on toilet paper, Cloud Paper is on a roll with its tree-free product and a worthy donation Toilet paper is a popular item these days, as the coronavirus outbreak has created a run on the household staple… Read More
How two Seattle startups are helping doctors uncover hidden trends in COVID-19 cases It’s critical for doctors and other health care providers to see the underlying trends in COVID-19 cases, to understand what’s working… Read More
Pandemic data mining underscores the importance of social distancing in China — and in Seattle Masses of location data gathered in China show that intensive testing, tracking and restrictions on mobility are effective strategies for… Read More
UW Medicine sets up tents to prepare for surge of patients in COVID-19 outbreak UW Medicine is implementing its plan to deal with a surge of patients with COVID-19 respiratory symptoms, including the erection… Read More
King County unveils new dashboard to track confirmed COVID-19 cases, deaths and trends King County has unveiled a new dashboard for tracking coronavirus stats, including a chart for cases and deaths as well… Read More
Boeing and airline stocks soar higher, thanks to billions of dollars in promised aid Even as Boeing begins a 14-day production shutdown in the Puget Sound due to the coronavirus outbreak, the aerospace giant… Read More
Package safety: COVID-19 is ‘stable’ on cardboard for 24 hours, but risk of transmission is low Should you be worried about transmitting COVID-19 from packages that arrive at your doorstep? As people rely more heavily on… Read More
Seattle bakery owner launches restaurant delivery platform as other services pivot during crisis Putting food on the table and supporting hard-hit restaurants and small businesses at the same time may be one of… Read More
How are you doing during the COVID-19 crisis? Scientists want to hear your story Researchers at the University of Washington are launching a study aimed at answering the question that’s on a lot of… Read More
‘We should’ve done more’: Bill Gates says US was too slow on COVID-19, shutdown now unavoidable Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Tuesday morning that the U.S. acted too slowly and missed its chance to avoid mandatory… Read More
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says tech giant ‘will weather the storm’ amid COVID-19 outbreak One impact from the sudden change to remote work amid the COVID-19 crisis: Satya Nadella is no longer working from… Read More
Washington governor issues ‘stay home, stay healthy’ order to slow spread of COVID-19 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday ordered all residents except essential workers to stay at home for at least two… Read More
Recycling startup Ridwell collecting hygiene supplies and more to help groups during COVID-19 Ridwell, the Seattle startup that picks up hard-to-dispose-of household items for reuse or responsible recycling, has turned its attention to… Read More
Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network launches with boost from Bill Gates, Amazon and volunteers The scientific sleuths who tracked down the origins of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak in the Seattle area have announced a… Read More
Leafly lays off additional 91 employees, eliminating more than 50 percent of staff in 2020 Leafly laid off 91 employees Monday, just two months after eliminating 54 positions at the online cannabis brand. The Seattle… Read More
With COVID-19 cases growing, Boeing plans 14-day shutdown of airplane production in Puget Sound In the wake of the first reported death of an employee in Puget Sound due to COVID-19, Boeing announced today… Read More
Zillow suspends home buying efforts through Zillow Offers amid real estate uncertainty Zillow Group announced Monday that it will temporarily pause home buying through its Zillow Offers business in response to stay-at-home… Read More
Seattle tech, business, sports heavyweights raise $27M for COVID-19 community support fund, call on others to join A coalition of tech, business, and sports leaders from across the Puget Sound region has raised $27 million to help… Read More
Coronavirus Live Updates: The latest COVID-19 developments in Seattle and the world of tech Update, June 3, 2020: Follow ongoing coverage via our Coronavirus Outbreak special coverage section. Follow @geekwire for updates. Send us… Read More
8 tips: How startups can survive the COVID-19 economic crisis Editor’s note: Dan Rosen is the long-time chairman of Seattle-based startup investment group Alliance of Angels. This post first appeared… Read More
Photo booth startup hit hard by loss of live events pivots to gift boxes to try to ‘Keep Your City Smiling’ Sam Eitzen’s Seattle-based photo and video booth startup The SnapBar is in the business of making people smile for the… Read More
‘Uncharted territory’: What Satya Nadella is telling Microsoft employees about the COVID-19 outbreak Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella thanked employees for their hard work and said the company has a key role to play… Read More
