Idaho health officials confirm first COVID-19 case in Latah County
Health officials confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Latah County on Wednesday.
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White House task force could soon recommend Americans wear masks
Most members of President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force have come to agree that Americans should begin wearing face coverings in public and could issue formal guidance on the matter soon, people familiar with the matter said. Trump signaled he…
Tracking COVID-19: A breakdown of the latest numbers in Washington and Idaho
COVID-19 is spreading rapidly and it can be difficult to keep tabs on the numbers of confirmed cases and deaths in different parts of the Inland Northwest.
Nurses prepare to come out of retirement to aid hospitals as COVID-19 cases surge
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) -- As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge in the St. Louis region, there is mounting concern that hospitals could be stretched to the limit with equipment and…
Gov. Inslee holding COVID-19 Q&A on Twitter Thursday
Governor Jay Inslee has invited Washingtonians to participate in question and answer session online this Thursday.
In rural America, cops are delivering groceries to vulnerable residents
Major Bobby Reed of the Bourbon County, Kansas, sheriff's department had an idea when he saw that some stores were offering special hours just for elderly customers during the coronavirus crisis: He would start making grocery and prescription deliveries for…
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing site to reopen Thursday in Barn A at Spokane Fairgrounds
The drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is set to reopen on Thursday, according to Dr. Bob Lutz with the Spokane Regional Health District.
Fifth COVID-19 death reported in Spokane County
A fifth COVID-19 death has been reported in Spokane County.
Health officials confirm second case of COVID-19 in Idaho County
Idaho North Central Public Health District confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in Idaho County Wednesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci describes his 'very different' relationships with 5 presidents
Dr. Anthony Fauci gave CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta some insight into his "very different" relationships with each of the presidents he's served under as the nation's top infectious disease expert. Fauci, who has served as the director of the National…
A woman trained her dog to deliver groceries to a neighbor with health problems
Renee Hellman never imagined a golden retriever delivering groceries to her home. "Absolutely not. It was kind of out of the blue," Hellman told CNN. But during a time of social distancing, it was one of the better options for…
Spokane County Health Officer: COVID-19 recovery varies by patient
Spokane County Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz outlined current efforts with testing and the recovery process for COVID-19 patients in a daily briefing held Tuesday morning.
Goodwill receives donations despite posted closure notices, poses risk to employees
Despite posted closure notices, Goodwill has received numerous donations at many of its sites.
Local health officials looking for new COVID-19 testing site as inclement weather poses problems
Spokane health officials are looking at a new possible COVID-19 testing site after the current site was forced to close due to inclement weather.
Singer Lizzo sends lunch to healthcare workers at UW
Turns out, Lizzo is 100 percent that caring and generous.
Spokane food fighters now offering emergency food boxes
The Spokane Food Fighters are taking their meal delivery service to a whole new level.
Johnson & Johnson wants to start testing its coronavirus vaccine by September
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson plans to begin human clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine by September with a goal of the first batches being made available for emergency use authorization by early next year, according to a company announcement…
A Minnesota trooper pulled over a doctor for speeding. Then he gave her his N95 medical masks
A Minnesota state trooper moved a doctor to tears when he turned what should have been a speeding ticket into a heartwarming act of kindness. Dr. Sarosh Ashraf Janjua, a cardiologist at a coronavirus quarantine unit in Duluth, was pulled…
Here's how you can be a helper during the coronavirus pandemic
Local organizations are looking for healthy people to help in a variety of capacities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inslee, law enforcement authorities announce measures to enforce stay home order
Governor Jay Inslee, along with Attorney General Bob Ferguson and state police chiefs, announced steps that will be taken by local law enforcement should people or businesses be found violating the recent Stay Home, Stay Health order.
'We are seeing our numbers increase': Health officer says COVID-19 not ending in Spokane anytime soon
Health Officer Bob Lutz said he does not see COVID-19 ending anytime soon in Spokane County.
Central Park turns into a field hospital as New York surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths
A grassy meadow in New York's Central Park normally occupied by sunbathers and picnickers was transformed into an emergency field hospital on Sunday as officials scrambled to supplement a hospital system rapidly being overwhelmed by coronavirus. The 68-bed field hospital…
Inslee: Washington needs more coronavirus test supplies
SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) - Gov. Jay Inslee said Sunday that Washington state still has a shortage of coronavirus testing kits and again suggested the shutdown of most businesses and extreme social distancing would likely have to be extended to fight…
Amazon workers to stage a walkout Monday, demanding closure of Staten Island facility
Amazon employees at the company's Staten Island, New York, facility plan to walk off the job Monday amid allegations the online retail giant has mishandled its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Employees are protesting Amazon's decision to keep the Staten…
