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Tim Killian, a public liaison for the Life Care Center, spoke at a press conference on March 7. This is the first time Life Care, whose Kirkland location has been linked with most coronavirus cases in the U.S., has publicly addressed the situation. Screenshot from livestream

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Life Care Center of Kirkland breaks silence at Saturday press conference

A public liaison for the center shedded light on resources, confirmed cases, employees and more.

Cancels, closures across Redmond due to Eastside outbreak

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Cancels, closures across Redmond due to Eastside outbreak

Teen center and community center closed until further notice.

Bellevue skyline. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Eastside cities seeing widespread event, meeting cancellations

“Business as usual” was common for most cities earlier this week. Now, cancellations are increasing.

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.

A rendering of the new Redmond Pool. photo courtesy of the city of Redmond

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Redmond pool to re-open fall of 2020

Substructure issues caused a delay in the completion timeline.

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

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Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak

“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Photo courtesy Wikipedia

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Possible medical supply shortages worry Virginia Mason doctor

Masks, gowns and gloves are all in high demand.

Mike Weatherill holds up a picture of his mother, Louise, at a March 5 press conference. Louise, who was a resident of Life Care, died yesterday. It is unknown whether she died from coronavirus. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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‘If anyone’s questions should be answered, it’s ours’: Life Care families demand answers

Families of residents organized a press conference in front of the facility Thursday.

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks with Reporter staff in 2018. File photo

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AG Ferguson takes actions to respond to coronavirus

The attorney general’s office warned of scammers and announced a formal investigation into price gouging.

70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief

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70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief

Inslee addressed the outbreak at a Thursday press conference.

King County cancels most in-person meetings, moves to Skype

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King County cancels most in-person meetings, moves to Skype

Responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, non-essential in-person meetings for March have been called off.

City leaders upset at county’s plan for quarantine facility in Kent | Update

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City leaders upset at county’s plan for quarantine facility in Kent | Update

King County releases details about purchase of Econo Lodge

FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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Tenth coronavirus death reported in WA

Over 200 people are being supervised for possible virus exposure

Bellevue skyline. File photo

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Amid coronavirus concerns, Eastside cities are taking preventative steps

Most Eastside cities are following recommendations from county officials.

COVID: Call before seeing a doctor, especially the elderly, asthmatic

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COVID: Call before seeing a doctor, especially the elderly, asthmatic

Those with underlying lung or immune system problems are more at risk for serious complications.

King County Executive Dow Constantine at a Seattle press conference Wednesday, March 4. Screenshot from livestream

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‘We will get through this’: Officials discuss coronavirus at Wednesday press conference

The county is advising event cancellations, increased telecommuting.

Valley Medical Renton staff test positive for COVID-19

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Valley Medical Renton staff test positive for COVID-19

One staff member is at home recovering, 11 more tests are being examined

Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak

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Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak

The blood bank has lost 143 donations since March 1.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. An electrician inspects one of the four rooms in the first modular unit that will be ready for those under quarantine for COVID-19, coronavirus.

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More than 100 quarantine rooms are planned for King County COVID-19 response

Locations for the facilities will include Seattle and White Center.

Redmond City Hall. File photo

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Redmond mayor declares proclamation of local emergency

Seven Redmond fire medics and one Redmond police officer have been quarantined.