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Low rates of vaccination mean the virus has billions of people in which to develop new mutations.
South County Fire helped transport “patient zero.” Their COVID manual has helped departments far and wide.
One worker and one prisoner tested positive Monday. Then more cases were found throughout the Twin Rivers Unit.
Rep. Robert Sutherland objects to the COVID-19 vaccine because he had a severe reaction to a flu shot.
Last year, we were told to stick to immediate households. This year’s holiday is cautiously more open.
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Some in the nation’s capital say a confusing policy has shifted the policing burden to employees.
Hispanics comprise 13% of the state’s population. They’ve accounted for 26% of COVID cases and 19% of hospitalizations.
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Advocates for California’s polio vaccine mandate had to agree to exemptions to get it passed in 1961.
The Everett mayor called for a dramatic increase in shelter funding via the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Parents hesitant about the vaccine will need information and the promise of days with fewer worries.
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Policing is dangerous work, and covid-19 has killed far more officers in the last two years than firearms.
County and state health officials say parents should be patient and keep looking for open slots.
Districts gave exemptions to hundreds with sincerely held religious beliefs ahead of last month’s deadline.
Judge Samuel Chung has upheld a mandate for all Port of Seattle employees to be vaccinated by Nov. 15.
Doug Ericksen, a Republican who represents the 42nd District in Whatcom County, is sickened with COVID-19.
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The mandates may relieve some of the regret of incorrectly judging the risks of covid vs. the vaccine.
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What we know about both finds the dangers of covid-19 outweigh any risk from the vaccine for kids.
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