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Instead of counties, state now divided into regions. 4 phases now, no more county applications.

New state COVID-19 business reopening plan tied to cutting regional case rates. Heres how The Bellingham Herald 1/6/2021 Dave Gallagher, Kristine Sherred, and Sara Gentzler, The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Wash.) Jan. 6—So long, Safe Start — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday unveiled a new plan for reopening the economy from COVID-19 restrictions. "2020 is officially behind us, we know that brighter days are ahead," Inslee said at a virtual press conference, "and we...

January 6, 2021 at 5:15 pm Colleen DAmico (R), a clinical pharmacist with Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB), administers a shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, to Ryan Gilbert (L), Chief Operating Officer at the SIHB, on Dec. 21, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Karen Ducey/Getty Images). While Washington state remains in Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccination effort at this time, health officials did announce the details of Phase 1B during a weekly update on the state...

Protesters stage rally to support restaurants not following COVID-19 restrictions Keith Eldridge, KOMO News reporter Protesters stage rally to support eatery not adhering to COVID-19 restriction Replay Video UP NEXT Nearly 200 people gathered Tuesday in Lewis County to rally on behalf of local restaurant owners who are facing steep fines because the establishments are still allowing indoor dining, which has been suspended by the state as Washington tries to tamp down on a surgi...

Source: Xinhua| Editor: huaxia Video PlayerClose SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Governor of the U.S. state of Washington Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced a one-week extension of the "Stay Safe-Stay Healthy" proclamation, along with the statewide restrictions on in-person gatherings and business activities due to the surging COVID-19 pandemic across the state. The extension of the statewide restrictions will expire on Jan. 11, 2021. No changes were made in the proclamation aside from the ex...

MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: December 22, 2020 928 Therese Jensen of Edmonds flashes the V for Victory sign after receiving her first shot of the Pfizer COVID vaccine. A front-line health care worker, Jensen is a physical therapist with Providence Home Services. (Photo courtesy Therese Jensen) Each week we scour the internet to collect the latest information on the COVID battle from global to local levels.  Our aim is to provide you – our readers – with a one-stop-shop to gain a compreh...

MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: December 23, 2020 615 The Snohomish County Council Wednesday approved the recommendation of Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers to appropriate $13.2 million for the County’s COVID-19 response in 2021. The resources will be spent on Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management ($5 million), Snohomish County’s Department of Human Services ($4 million), the Snohomish Health District ($3 million), Economic Development ($1 million), and Public Safety...

LCS launches wellness campaign ahead of 2021 restart and last updated 2020-12-23 12:26:34-05 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — In an email addressed to parents Wednesday, Leon County Schools Superintendant Rocky Hanna launched a wellness campaign that aims to have a safe restart to the school year when students return from winter break on Jan. 5. While the letter stressed that everyone in the LCS community, such as students, parents and teachers, should enjoy their winter break, the focal point ...

MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: December 15, 2020 772 The UW Medical Center Montlake campus freezer where the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine is kept at sub zero temperatures after arriving in Seattle on Dec. 14. (State Department of Health press pool photo) Each week we scour the internet to collect the latest information on the COVID battle from global to local levels.  Our aim is to provide you – our readers – with a one-stop-shop to gain a comprehensive overview of progress in fighting the ...

Washington Gym Defying Virus Orders Fined Nearly $10K a Day December 14, 2020 The state has levied a large fine against a Graham gym that is defying Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s orders meant to slow the spread of the virus. Graham Fitness was accused of eight violations totaling $77,112 by the state Department of Labor & Industries on Friday for violating the mandate to temporarily close, The News Tribune reported. Owner Michael Knick is operating the busin...