Volunteers needed for UW Medicine COVID-19 booster trial
The hope is that by targeting a number of coronavirus proteins, the vaccine will give protection against a wide variety of SARS-CoV-2 strains and variants.
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Idaho leaders oppose vaccine mandate, threaten Biden with legal action
In the letter, they listed several reasons for their opposition to the mandate.
A Coeur d'Alene man's mom and sister were both hospitalized with COVID. Only his mom will make it out
The coronavirus hit a Coeur d'Alene family hard. Daryl Rise had two family members hospitalized with COVID-19 - his mom and his sister. His sister didn't make it home.
Report: COVID cases, hospitalizations, death rates higher among unvaccinated people
In Spokane, 84-percent of COVID cases are among unvaccinated people, while about 10-percent were fully vaccinated.
The Latest: American Samoa reports first case of coronavirus
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA -- American Samoa reported its first case of coronavirus on Friday.
FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — An influential federal advisory panel has soundly rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans. The vote Friday, 16-2, was a blow to the Biden administration’s effort to shore up people’s protection…
New WA Dept. of Health data breaks down how COVID is affecting unvaccinated people by age group
Unvaccinated people continue to be hit the hardest and make the majority of COVID cases and hospitalizations.
'To be ignored is very concerning': Local nurse has religious exemption approved, still has to find a new job
For those in healthcare at the Spokane Veterans Home, getting an exemption is required if you don't get a vaccine. However, one nurse who already had her religious exemption approved says she believes she'll still have to find a new job.
King County will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for restaurants, gyms and more
The new mandate goes into effect for everyone 12 and older on Oct. 15.
Inside the ICU: An exclusive look inside Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center's intensive care unit
You have heard about the severity of COVID-19 and the Delta variant. You have heard about the crisis in our local hospitals; the nursing shortages and the lack of supplies.
State workers seek exemptions to Washington vaccine mandate
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — More than 4,300 state workers are seeking an exemption to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, about 7% of the approximately 60,000 employees subject to the requirement. The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that the requests for a…
Conversations continue regarding Washington vaccine mandate
At least nine people working in Spokane County are part of a lawsuit to overturn that decision. Two are Spokane City firefighters and the other seven work in the county as Washington State Troopers.
'Why was I so lucky?': After COVID hospitalization, Spokane woman vows to get vaccinated
In the fifth wave, we've heard several health leaders continuously say a majority of hospital patients are unvaccinated. Joanne Blacketer was one, and after nearly a week in the hospital, she said it was a "humbling" experience and plans to get vaccinated.
WA State troopers, other workers sue over vaccine mandate
Washington state troopers, prison correctional officers, ferry workers and other public sector employees have filed a lawsuit to try to overturn Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
More than half of Americans support vaccine mandates for workplaces, classrooms and sporting events
Americans have grown more supportive of coronavirus vaccine mandates for workers, students, and in everyday public life, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The shift comes amid renewed worries about the pandemic and a continued partisan divide…
Washington employees union ratifies vaccine deal with state
The Washington Federation of State Employees approved the agreement Thursday night, with more than 80% of ballots cast in favor of ratifying the agreement.
WSU reports 90-percent of its student-athletes are fully vaccinated
The university says it thinks that number will go up since Friday was the deadline for WSU students to either show proof of vaccination or apply for a religious or medical exemption.
Struggling to find a COVID test? Health care clinics are swamped by the recent surge.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- As the fifth wave of the coronavirus pandemic takes hold on our region, health care workers are stretched thinner than…
'This is not leadership': Idaho exploring legal action to stop Pres. Biden's vaccine mandate
BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho will explore legal action to stop President Biden's latest vaccine mandate. On Thursday, President Biden ordered new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100 million Americans — private-sector employees as well as health care workers…
Providence answers frequently asked questions about Delta
The Delta variant is the cause of 99-percent of coronavirus infections being admitted to local hospitals.
How many Spokane-area firefighters have filed for a vaccine exemption?
Under Gov. Jay Inslee's vaccine requirement, state workers and people working in both private health care and long-term care facilities have until Oct. 18 to get their final dose.
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers slams Biden's vaccine requirement
Rep. McMorris Rodgers called the vaccine requirement "unacceptable and not the American way."
Gov. Little calls Biden's latest vaccine requirement 'government overreach'
Idaho has amongst the lowest vaccination rates in the country. Little has encouraged Idahoans to get vaccinated but has never issued any kind of requirement.
Biden to announce new vaccine mandates for federal workers and large employers
President Joe Biden on Thursday will impose stringent new vaccine rules on federal workers and large employers in a sweeping attempt to contain the latest surge of Covid-19.The President plans to sign an executive order requiring all government employees be…
