King County officials are actively discussing reinstating a mask mandate, but the governor’s office says the state is not looking at additional restrictions.
Fourteen Washington state counties are currently considered high risk for COVID, and local hospitals report they’re running out of room. Health care professionals blame the lack of beds not just on the pandemic, but an unprecedented staffing crisis. Monday, the Washington State Hospital Association asked the state for money to increase emergency staffing. KIRO 7′s Lauren Donovan asked Gov. Inslee if he plans to foot the bill.
Right before the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Gov. Inslee announced a new directive in a statement: According to Gov. Inslee, you have 52%-92% greater protection against hospitalization with a booster than if you’re just relying on an initial vaccination.
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First state psychiatric hospital to be built in Dallas CountyAt the southwest corner of Harry Hines and Medical District is where the new psychiatric state hospital is going to be built in Dallas County. It was approved last legislative session, but the facility will serve six counties in North Texas. Some say its 200 beds aren't enough.
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Pinal County declares State of Emergency near Eloy amid power outagesPinal County has declared a State of Emergency Tuesday evening as thousands of residents in and around Eloy are still without power from monsoon storms Sunday night.
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Plan for overnight lane restrictions on State Route 169 in Yavapai County July 20 - 22
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San Diego County surge has experts concerned about long COVIDCOVID-19 cases are increasing across the country as new variants of omicron circulate. Experts are worried that this will lead to a rise in severe outcomes, such as hospitalization and death. Read more from our partners at inewsource ⤵️
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