Demonstrators rally in Olympia against Washington’s coronavirus stay-at-home order
More than 2,000 demonstrators, including a GOP state representative who called for a rebellion, appeared at the Washington State Capitol on Sunday to urge Gov. Jay Inslee to lift the stay-at-home order put in place to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Dean Rutz)
Domestic violence calls on rise during pandemic
Domestic violence appears to be on the rise during the governor’s Stay at Home initiative. By some estimates, domestic violence calls to the King County sheriff have risen about 8 percent. Advocates say the pandemic creates new barriers for people in abusive relationships who want out. Continue reading at Kiro 7.
UW model: Washington could start safely reopening May 18
Modelers at the University of Washington are starting to tackle a big question as the arc of the novel coronavirus pandemic appears to be flattening in places like Washington state: When will it be safe to begin loosening restrictions keeping the virus in check? Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.
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