CDC director says agency won't revise school reopening guidelines despite WH push
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will not revise its guidelines for reopening schools despite calls from the White House to do so, agency Director Dr. Robert Redfield said Thursday. Instead, additional reference documents will be provided, Redfield told…
Lutz: If you cite a medical reason for not wearing a face mask, you should stay home
Spokane County Health Officer Dr. Bob Lutz on Wednesday echoed what other medical professionals have said about masks in recent days: they do not limit the amount of oxygen or carbon dioxide flow.
Moscow City Council extends mask mandate to beginning of August
The Moscow City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to extend the city's mask mandate through the beginning of August.
Supreme Court says Trump can weaken Obamacare contraceptive mandate
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to expand exemptions for employers who have religious or moral objections to complying with the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate. The law requires that employer-provided health insurance plans…
A look at the laws that allow the state to issue a face mask mandate
Many people have said the state is violating their rights with the face mask mandate, but these laws show why it actually is constitutional.
Freedom Foundation files lawsuit, calling Washington's mask mandate 'government overreach'
An advocacy group has filed a lawsuit challenging Washington’s mask mandate, and whether Governor Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman have the authority to issue such an order.
Spokane County reports 40th COVID-related death
The Spokane Regional Health District reported its 40th COVID-19-related death on Tuesday morning.
WSU to begin processing hundreds of human COVID-19 tests daily
Washington State University will soon begin processing hundreds of human COVID-19 tests.
Operation Warp Speed commits $1.6 billion to Covid-19 vaccine maker Novavax
"Operation Warp Speed," the federal government's Covid-19 vaccine program, on Tuesday announced the largest government Covid-19 vaccine contract to date -- a $1.6 billion contract with Novavax, a Maryland biotech company. "It speaks to the confidence that they have in…
Miracle Monday: Neurological disorder won't keep this Sandpoint teen from aiming for the Paralympic Games
Sometimes we lovingly refer to some as "one in a million." For one Sandpoint teenager, that isn't even close to enough credit.
70 new COVID-19 cases reported in Spokane Co. Monday, no new deaths
The Spokane Regional Health District reported 70 new COVID-19 cases on Monday morning.
Regeneron starts Phase 3 trial of Covid antibody drug that might treat and prevent infection, company says
An antibody cocktail is now beginning late-stage clinical trials to evaluate the drug's ability to prevent and treat coronavirus infection. The biotechnology company Regeneron announced the late-stage clinical trials of REGN-COV2, its investigational double antibody cocktail for the treatment and…
National Weather Service promotes heat safety with clever video
The National Weather Service wants to keep you and your pet safe from the heat this holiday weekend.
Spokane County sees slight drop in daily COVID-19 cases with 26 people testing positive
An additional 26 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Spokane County on Saturday, marking a slight decrease in daily reported cases compared to recent days.
Small group protests face mask mandate by shopping without one at Grocery Outlet
A small group of protesters in Spokane went shopping without a mask on after two women were kicked out of a Grocery Outlet this week for not wearing one.
Spokane County surpasses 1,500 confirmed cases of COVID-19
More than 1,500 people living Spokane County have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.
