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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph addresses the media.

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Patient flees Kent quarantine facility, hops northbound bus

Man tests negative for virus; city officials upset about county’s security measures at motel-turned-quarantine center | VIDEOS

KCLS closes libraries to prevent COVID-19 spread

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KCLS closes libraries to prevent COVID-19 spread

Libraries will close tonight, March 13, at 6 p.m., and are planned to reopen April 13.

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

Coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide. How is it impacting King County today?

Protesters hold signs advocating for a veto on Senate Bill 5395. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Protesters blast Legislature’s sex education directive

Republican lawmakers attempt to make the bill a ballot issue for November elections.

4 King County paramedics quarantined after COVID-19 exposure

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4 King County paramedics quarantined after COVID-19 exposure

Two paramedic interns, two South King County primary response employees are asymptomatic, according to union executives.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Renton Community Center, located at 1715 Maple Valley Highway, was closed until March 31 after the family of a preschooler in a program there told the city they had been exposed to a case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Pictured: signage about the closure on the door of the center.

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Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 12

March 12, 2020

Inslee announces major school closures for a month

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Inslee announces major school closures for a month

Districts work to find resources and help for lower-income, working families

Covington declares a state of emergency

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Covington declares a state of emergency

Parks and Rec programs are canceled, the aquatic center is closed, and city hall services will be adjusted

A security guard positions cones as he stands watch in front of the Econo Lodge-turned-coronavirus-quarantine site on Central Avenue North on Tuesday. King County personnel were on site preparing the motel’s transformation into an isolation/quarantine center. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Petition calls for King County to stop quarantine site

Citizens, councilmembers question process for choosing locations.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Public events in King County to be cancelled or restricted due to outbreak

It applies to everything from faith events to sporting events and concerts.

CHI opens 11 COVID-19 screening centers around Washington

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CHI opens 11 COVID-19 screening centers around Washington

Federal Way, Bonney Lake, Puyallup and Enumclaw are some of the places people can go to get tested.

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

More cases and deaths were reported in King County as the governor works to shut down large events

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Tahoma, Kent districts talk shut downs

School is open Thursday, March 12

Outbreak - Today’s latest news on COVID-19

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Outbreak – Today’s latest news on COVID-19

74 more cases have been reported in King County.

Low-wage workers will be hardest hit by economic coronavirus impacts

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Low-wage workers will be hardest hit by economic coronavirus impacts

Nonprofits are expecting dramatic increases in requests following layoffs and hour reductions.

Pedestrian hit by Covington driver

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Pedestrian hit by Covington driver

A man was sent to the hospital after running in front of a car on Monday morning.

Covington, Maple Valley works together during COVID-19 outbreak

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Covington, Maple Valley works together during COVID-19 outbreak

Local businesses, leaders and first responders prepare for possible spread

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

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Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak

“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Photo courtesy Wikipedia

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Possible medical supply shortages worry Virginia Mason doctor

Masks, gowns and gloves are all in high demand.