Long-term care facilities linked to 61% of WA virus deaths
More than 60% of coronavirus deaths in Washington are linked to long-term care facilities and authorities say more than 250 such locations in the state have reported at least one COVID-19 case. The state’s COVID-19 response team released information Wednesday showing there were 507 deaths tied to such facilities as of May 2, accounting for 61% of virus fatalities in the state at the time. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Elaine Thompson)
Trump administration shelves CDC guide to reopening country
A set of detailed documents created by the nation’s top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places such as mass transit, day care centers and restaurants during the still-raging pandemic has been shelved by the Trump administration. Continue reading at King 5. (Alex Brandon)
New Senate committee formed to address economic recovery
he Washington Senate has formed a bipartisan special committee to recommend legislation to address long-term economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate Facilities and Operations Committee voted Wednesday to officially form the committee, which will be comprised of four Democrats and three Republicans. Continue reading at The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.
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