New report shows schools reopening without preventative measures may lead to more COVID-19 cases
A report released Wednesday shows reopening schools without taking preventative measures may lead to a significant increase of COVID-19 in the population. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Public Health – Seattle & King County and Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) released the report. Continue reading at The Issaquah Reporter.
Washington State Beat Back Covid-19. Now It’s Rising Again.
In what seems like almost a lifetime ago, America’s coronavirus story started in January in Washington State, with the nation’s first confirmed case followed by an early outbreak that spread with alarming ferocity. But swift lockdown measures were credited with holding down illnesses and deaths. By June, nail salons and bars had begun to reopen, even as the virus began to rage in Texas, Arizona and Florida.Continue reading at The New York Times. (Jovelle Tamayo)
Lawsuit alleges ‘vicious assault’ on man by Fortney, deputies
A new lawsuit alleging the “vicious assault” of a man in 2018 has been filed against Sheriff Adam Fortney and several deputies. The deputies include two who were fired by the previous sheriff for alleged policy violations: Art Wallin and Matt Boice. Shortly after becoming sheriff, Fortney reinstated both deputies, who he had worked alongside for years. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Sue Misao)
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