“Once again I am very appreciative to be vaccinated and boosted,” Inslee said in the statement.
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For older at-risk adults, more frequent covid boosters may be necessary, but others should wait longer.
Meanwhile, flu and RSV cases have plummeted, suggesting the “tripledemic” could — emphasis on “could” — be fading.
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If used properly, the tests can be key in preventing your party from becoming a superspreader event.
‘Excess’ deaths from covid are occuring in areas with the lowest rates of vaccination.
An “unprecedented surge in viral respiratory illnesses” spurred a joint statement from dozens of county medical leaders.
Eight Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue firefighters contend unpaid leave was not legal. Six of them are back at work
Reducing service, by 78 trips total on 9 routes, could make for more reliable arrivals and departures in March.
Earlier this month a patient died in the Everett hospital’s lobby. Nurses have spoken about work conditions for months.
The Democratic governor issued the order when the pandemic began. 14,550 people have died from COVID in the state so far.
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Policies linked to the order including premium pay for food delivery and network gig workers will end Nov. 1.
Flu season is here. COVID never left. Officials say it’s time for people to get shots.
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Those over 65, those with health problems and those not boosted in the last six months should get their jabs.
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While the worst may be past, history shows that such declarations limit still necessary public health efforts.
A health expert, an economist and an education professor walk into the question of where covid has left us.
State says prevention efforts will continue.
