Inslee sending back DOD field hospital
Gov. Jay Inslee says a Department of Defense field hospital that had been set up at Century Link Field due to the coronavirus outbreak will be returned to the Federal Emergency Management Agency so it can be deployed to another state facing more of a crisis.
Finding the Helpers: Lending a sewing hand
Face masks are sold out just about everywhere right now. Everyone is encouraged to make their own. A south hill business wants to help.
Washington seeing massive decline in COVID-19 related hospitalizations since mid-March
There are signs of COVID-19 slowing down across Washington, but Spokane Regional Health says social distancing is still extremely important in stopping the spread.
'Anyone can get this thing': 32-year-old Spokane soccer coach recovering from COVID-19
"I'm a pretty healthy person, I'm pretty active, I'm out doing a lot of stuff in the community as much as I can," Morgan Hartanov says. "I think the reality is, anyone can get this thing."
Report: 45% of Americans have conditions that could lead to severe COVID-19 complications
Each person infected with COVID-19 experiences a different level of symptoms and complications. But, a report cited by the Washington State Operations Center indicates 45 percent of American adults have an underlying condition that could potentially lead to more serious complications from the virus.
Rosauers stores to close Easter Sunday to give employees a break
Rosauers Supermarkets announced Tuesday that all company stores will be closed on Easter Sunday.
While US nears 11,000 deaths, officials express optimism about early effects of social distancing measures
As the US coronavirus death toll nears 11,000, health officials say parts of the country that leaned in heavily to social distancing measures may be seeing a slowdown in the growth of coronavirus cases. The majority of people in the…
Washington may start flattening the curve, but Spokane County still seeing increase
We may soon start seeing fewer cases of COVID-19 in Washington. New numbers suggest the worst of the coronavirus pandemic may be behind us in Washington, but health experts in Spokane county say things look a little different here.
Washington, Idaho schools won't reopen this school year. What's at stake for kids?
In-person education for Washington and Idaho K-12 students has been canceled through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
Watchdog report finds severe shortages and significant challenges to hospitals' coronavirus responses
The nation's hospitals are dealing with "severe" and "widespread" shortages of needed medical supplies, hampering the ability to test and respond to the coronavirus pandemic adequately and protect medical staff, according to a new report from a government inspector general.…
Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels temporarily transitioning to weekly frozen meal delivery
Greater Spokane Meals on Wheels will continue to deliver meals to local seniors, but will temporarily change their operations as the COVID-19 pandemic crests.
Miracle Monday: 3 things your pediatrician wants you to know about COVID-19
The pandemic can have a variety of impacts on your kids.
This nurse demonstrates just how fast germs spread even if you're wearing gloves
To stop the spread of coronavirus, many states are under stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions limit where you can go. But that doesn't mean many well-meaning people may not wind up exposing themselves to germs unwittingly. On a recent trip…
Two North Spokane Walmart employees test positive for COVID-19
Two employees at the North Spokane Walmart have tested positive for COVID-19, the Spokane Regional Health District confirmed Saturday.
Providence receives large shipment of face masks, gear for hospital workers
Providence received a large shipment of personal protective equipment from the state on Saturday, momentarily supplementing a growing shortage of gear amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grocery stores begin limiting number of shoppers to slow COVID-19 spread
Walmart will now allow no more than five customers for every 1,000 square feet at a given time, the retailer announced Saturday.
