‘It’s just astronomical’: Soaring fentanyl deaths help spur tech solutions for combating the opioid Nationally, fentanyl-related overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans age 18 to 45. The drug killed almost twice… Read More
Double dose of debate: Opinions vary on timing of COVID vaccine shots as potential 4th wave looms With COVID-19 vaccines still in limited supply and case counts threatening to resurge, there is a debate over the benefits… Read More
As COVID cases break records and keep rising, why no new restrictions in Seattle region? The rate of new COVID-19 infections continues to rise in Seattle and the rest of King County, with more than… Read More
SCAN resumes community coronavirus testing after winning review board’s OK The Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network today resumed its at-home COVID-19 testing campaign, nearly a month after the program was suspended… Read More
Health experts seek to balance community concerns and coronavirus concerns Public health officials for Seattle and King County today acknowledged the seriousness of the crisis sparked by last week’s killing… Read More
Public Health directive urges Seattle-area residents to wear face coverings in most public settings A new directive from Public Health – Seattle & King County is strongly urging residents to wear face coverings when… Read More