Coronavirus News
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| The Delta variant is now dominant in Washington. How well is the J&J vaccine working against it? | The highly contagious delta variant is now the most dominant strain in Washington. The delta variant lagged in Washington as it surged across the nation. That has changed in recent weeks, as it now accounts for the largest share of coronavirus cases in the state. According to… |
2021-07-26 | |
| Washington state sees more jobs, fewer layoffs as recovery picks up steam | New jobless claims in Washington fell last week to their lowest level since the start of the pandemic as the recovering state economy continues to reopen and add jobs. Washingtonians filed 5,061 new, or “initial,” claims for unemployment benefits last week, a 7.8% decrease from the prior… |
2021-07-23 | |
| Delta variant is one of the most infectious respiratory disease known, CDC director says | The delta Covid variant is one of the most infectious respiratory diseases ever seen by scientists, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. The variant is highly contagious, largely because people infected with the delta strain can carry up to 1,000… |
2021-07-23 | |
| COVID-19 infection rates increase in six of Whatcom County’s seven regions last week | Six of seven Whatcom County school district regions saw their COVID-19 infection rates increase last week, as the entire county is seeing case counts tick up yet again. Only the region covered by the Nooksack Valley School District had its rate decrease last week, according to the latest… |
2021-07-22 | |
| U.S. extends border closure to Aug. 21 while Canada will allow in vaccinated Americans | Vaccinated Americans may be able to begin traveling to Canada in 2½ weeks, but Canadians, whether they’re vaccinated or not, will not be allowed to cross the border into the U.S. for non-essential reasons for at least another month. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday,… |
2021-07-21 | |
| Whatcom COVID case numbers slowly creep up but no new Delta variant cases reported | Whatcom County saw 69 new confirmed COVID-19 cases last week — the county’s highest weekly gain since mid June — but no new delta variant cases were reported by the Washington State Department of… |
2021-07-21 | |
| South King County mechanic wins $1 million prize in Washington's COVID-19 vaccine lottery | The final winner of Washington state’s vaccine lottery has been announced. The “Shot of a Lifetime” $1 million prize winner, Kameron M., a 23-year-old motorcycle mechanic from South King County, joined Gov. Jay Inslee at a news conference Friday. “He’s getting a $1 million check, but he’… |
2021-07-20 | |
| Canada to open border for fully vaccinated U.S. residents Aug. 9 after COVID closure | After 16 months of border restrictions, fully vaccinated Americans are going to be able to visit Canada starting Monday, Aug. 9. The Canadian government made the announcement on Monday, July 19. Americans will need to prove to border officials they are fully vaccinated … |
2021-07-20 | |
| With border reopening a possibility next month, Whatcom prepares to welcome Canadians | Prior to the pandemic, cross-border shopping was a significant contributor to Whatcom County’s economy. The Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University … |
2021-07-19 | |
| Here’s when Canada’s Trudeau sees border opening, with ‘positive path of vaccination rate’ | Canada would be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September, Prime Minister… |
2021-07-16 |