WA to pay $3.75M after death of man whose cancer went untreated in prison
Washington state will pay $3.75 million to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the family of a man who died at Monroe Correctional Complex after his cancer went untreated despite repeated pleas. Kenny Williams, 63, died in June 2019 of breast cancer that had spread to his bones. If he’d received chemotherapy, as recommended by an oncologist, he’d likely have lived to his release date last fall, according to the lawsuit. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Courtesy of Julie Gobble)
Interest in seaweed farming across Puget Sound is ‘booming’
In winter, when the water is cold and clear, the conditions in Puget Sound are ideal for shellfish, Marine biologist Joth Davis says it’s also great for kelp. “It’s got a kind of nutty flavor, and it’s firm and crisp. So, it’s not at all what you’d expect,” Davis said. Kelp thrives in the Hood Canal. It’s what geographers call a fjord: deep in the center, shallower on the edges and perfect for seaweed production, according to Davis. Continue reading at KING 5.
Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID?
Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts say it’s not likely that the highly transmissible variant — or any other variant — will lead to herd immunity. “Herd immunity is an elusive concept and doesn’t apply to coronavirus,” says Dr. Don Milton at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Continue reading at The Associated Press.
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