Amazon delivery infrastructure strained as COVID-19 outbreak sparks surge in online shopping With thousands of Americans telecommuting and self-isolating to slow the spread of COVID-19, Amazon’s Prime and Fresh delivery services are… Read More
Gravity Payments tracks major decline in sales across numerous businesses amid coronavirus The coronavirus outbreak is already taking a huge economic toll on businesses across the Seattle region according to data from… Read More
Washington state will temporarily close restaurants, bars, and entertainment/recreational facilities Washington state will temporarily close restaurants, bars, and entertainment/recreational facilities statewide starting Monday, March 16 in the latest move to… Read More
Officials promise rollout of coronavirus test sites – but warn that there’ll be bottlenecks Federal public health officials say they’ll start setting up an expanded system of coronavirus test centers this week, but acknowledge… Read More
Starbucks will go entirely ‘to go’ — no sitting for at least two weeks in its U.S. and Canada stores Starbucks will shift entirely to a “to-go” model at its company-owned stores in the U.S. and Canada for at least… Read More
President Donald Trump tests negative for coronavirus after a week of controversy President Donald Trump famously downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak at first, but now he’s been tested to see… Read More
Trump says he’s considering restrictions on domestic travel from coronavirus hotspots In response to the coronavirus outbreak, restrictions on European travel will be extended to Britain and Ireland on Monday –… Read More
Coronavirus test system will rely on online screening and parking-lot sampling sites The Trump administration says it will set up a nationwide screening and testing system for coronavirus that relies upon online… Read More
Real-time fever tracking: How a Seattle startup quickly altered its roadmap to help with COVID-19 Sentinel Healthcare, a Seattle health tech startup founded by a doctor seeking a better way to monitor his patients’ condition… Read More
A dozen national science advisers ask publishers to make all coronavirus research available for AI Science advisers for the White House and 11 other national governments are asking publishers around the world to provide free… Read More
Researcher says more coronavirus testing will help manage outbreak, but travel bans? Not so much A fresh analysis of the numbers behind the coronavirus outbreak suggests that it’s reached the point where more intensive testing… Read More
Amazon moves shareholder meeting online, cancels in-person event where investors and protestors gather in Seattle annually Amazon’s annual shareholder meeting will be held exclusively online this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak that is rocking the… Read More
The show goes on(line): As events cancel due to COVID-19, Seattle startup builds a virtual platform On a typical day, Pathable, the Seattle-based company that normally produces mobile apps for conferences and events, might get three… Read More
Amazon launches $25M relief fund to help delivery drivers, seasonal workers cope with COVID-19 Amazon on Wednesday announced it will donate $25 million to help its network of independent delivery drivers, Amazon Flex workers,… Read More
White House seeks the aid of tech titans to combat coronavirus and misinformation The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy and other federal agencies today met with Amazon, Microsoft and other… Read More
Washington state bans large events in three counties to slow spread of COVID-19, governor calls pandemic ‘extremely dangerous’ Washington state is canceling events with more than 250 attendees in three counties through the end of March, Gov. Jay… Read More
After being cash-only for 62 years, Seattle burger chain Dick’s prefers only cards during coronavirus In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, Seattle burger institution Dick’s Drive-In is asking customers to avoid handing over cash… Read More
Coronavirus sleuths say they still see a ‘path forward’ after regulatory snag Regulators have blocked the Seattle Flu Study’s guerrilla effort to trace the spread of novel coronavirus, citing ethical concerns, but… Read More
How universities and schools are going online amid the COVID-19 outbreak — and the hurdles they face K-12 schools and universities are moving to online instruction to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Seattle Public Schools announced… Read More
Washington state reportedly set to ban events larger than 250 people to slow COVID-19 spread Washington Gov. Jay Inslee plans to announce new restrictions on large events in the state to curb the spread of… Read More
How to cope with Seattle’s coronavirus outbreak? Pretend that you’re snowed in Fresh projections suggest that 1,100 people in Washington state have been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, and that the outbreak… Read More
Startup advice for coronavirus turmoil: curb expenses; assess hiring; don’t panic; be human Amid the coronavirus outbreak, investors are telling startup founders to look closely at sales forecasts, hiring plans, expenses and every… Read More
Amazon will donate $5M to help small businesses near its headquarters mitigate coronavirus losses Amazon pledged Tuesday to donate $5 million to small businesses around its Seattle headquarters that will be impacted by thousands… Read More
Coronavirus crackdown? Public officials consider mandatory cancellation of major Seattle events Update, March 11: Washington state bans large events in three counties to slow spread of COVID-19, governor calls pandemic ‘extremely… Read More
Gates Foundation, Wellcome, Mastercard launch $125M COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is teaming up with Wellcome and Mastercard to form the COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator, a… Read More
Hospital’s drive-through coronavirus tests could be a model for Seattle and the world A drive-through coronavirus testing site set up at a University of Washington hospital could serve as the model for more… Read More
Shares of Seattle tech companies sink as stock market sees worst drop since 2008 Fears over the novel coronavirus outbreak and an oil price war led to the worst day for U.S. stocks since… Read More
In response to coronavirus, Seattle team creates smartband that vibrates if you touch your face A team of Seattle entrepreneurs looking for some kind of answer to slow the spread of novel coronavirus has developed… Read More
Microsoft, Amazon and others form $2.5M coronavirus response fund Microsoft, Amazon, and other Seattle-area companies are partnering with nonprofits and governments to launch a relief fund in response to… Read More
Gates Foundation explores ways to boost COVID-19 detection, reportedly including at-home tests A report says the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is preparing to fund at-home testing kits for the novel coronavirus… Read More
