Trump, first lady positive for virus; he has ‘mild symptoms’
Trump has consistently played down concerns about being personally vulnerable. He has mostly refused to abide by basic public health guidelines — including those issued by his own administration — such as wearing face coverings in public and practicing social distancing. Instead, he has continued to hold campaign rallies that draw thousands of often mask-less supporters. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Julio Cortez)
2 Pasco vegetable plant workers die of COVID, say employees. Union vote planned
Two workers at the Twin City Foods frozen vegetable plant in Pasco have died of complications of COVID-19, say workers at the plant. It is part of the reason that about 200 workers there want to vote to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1439. The union is waiting for the National Labor Relations Board to schedule the election. Continue reading at The Tri-City Herald. (Bob Brawdy)
Domestic violence-related deaths in King County have quadrupled this year over last
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and King County officials are reporting an increase in the number of cases. Through the end of September, there have been 13 domestic violence homicide deaths in King County. Twelve of those happened during the pandemic. Continue reading at King5 TV.
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