Flowers and messages are placed at a memorial for Steve Shulman, co-owner of the Leschi Market and active community member, outside the market on March 19, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Shulman died of the coronavirus (COVID-19) though his nephew said he had not shown any symptoms. The virus was detected in an x-ray after Shulman suffered a bad fall. (Photo by Karen Ducey/Getty Images)
More than 2,000 people have confirmed cases of coronavirus in Washington state, and at least 110 people have died from the virus. Gov. Inslee is expected to address Washingtonians today at 5:30p.m. Both KIRO Radio and KTTH will carry the governor live. Listen online or on the apps.
Confirmed coronavirus cases across Washington state
Monday:
3:09pm – The Washington State Department of Health is reporting 110 deaths statewide due to coronavirus, and 2,221 confirmed cases.
2:49pm – A woman in her 80s has passed away in Skagit County. This is the first COVID-19 death the county has reported. Health officials say the death is related to the cases reported on March 21.
“We are very sad to have to report this first death,” said Skagit County Health Officer Dr. Howard Leibrand. “My thoughts are with her family and friends as they grieve this loss.”
1:53pm – All ferries in the state will continue to operate on winter sailing schedules through at least April 25. The spring season was originally scheduled to begin March 29.
11:51am – Gov. Inslee will address the public Monday at 5:30 p.m., “to lay out enhanced strategies to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak.”
Joining him to answer questions following the address will be his Chief of Staff David Postman, and General Counsel Kathryn Leathers. Gov. Inslee will not be fielding questions himself.
11:35am – Safeway is implementing new social distancing guidelines for customers. Each store is marking off designated waiting points at checkstands and service stations (deli, bakery, meat/seafood, pharmacy, and customer service counters).
Customers should not move ahead to the next floor marker until the customer in front of them moves ahead, always keeping 6 feet apart. Customers are also asked to refrain from unloading their groceries onto the checkstand until the customer in front of them is done.
11:15am – Gov. Kate Brown has issued a shelter-in-place order for all of Oregon, excepting essential businesses and activities.
That includes grocery stores, outdoor exercise provided people remain six feet apart, and medical treatment. Read the full order for Oregon here.
10:37am – A member of the International Olympic Committee told USA Today that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will likely be postponed to 2021. Details will begin to get worked out in the next month on specifics.
9:51am – Boeing will be temporarily suspending its Puget Sound production operations for the next two weeks, effective Wednesday.
“This necessary step protects our employees and the communities where they work and live,” Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun said in a news release. “… it’s vital to maintain health and safety for all those who support our products and services, and to assist in the national effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.”
Puget Sound Boeing employees able to work from home will continue to do so. Those who are unable to work from home “will receive paid leave for the initial 10 working days of the suspension … which will provide coverage for the 14 calendar day suspension period.”
Gov. Inslee also issued a statement of his own on the move, praising Boeing for taking action.
“I spoke with Boeing Commercial CEO Stan Deal early this morning. I applaud Boeing’s decision to implement an orderly shutdown and continue to pay its workers during this difficult time,” he detailed. “Now is a time for bold actions like these, and we will continue to look at what can be done statewide.”
9:06am – As concerns over a lack of coronavirus testing volume in the U.S. continue, experts at the University of Washington provide some insight into what could be slowing down the process. Read more.
8:03am – In an interview on NBC’s Today Show, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams had a grim warning for Americans as the nation’s coronavirus outbreak continues to ramp up.
“I want America to understand this week, it’s going to get bad,” he stated, blaming the scores of people across the country who haven’t been obeying directives to remain indoors or practice safe social distancing.
“Right now, there are not enough people out there who are taking this seriously,” he added.
7:46am – The City of Seattle is temporarily pumping the brakes on some parking enforcement measures to support residents and businesses. Read more.
7:37am – The King County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a significant decrease in crime rates, as many people have continued to stay indoors and practice safe social distancing.
Compared to this time last year, violent crimes are down 24%, while property crime is down 26% countywide.
6:42am – Pressure on Gov. Inslee to issue a statewide shelter-in-place order continues to ramp up, after the Teamsters Local 174 issued a letter imploring the governor to take action.
“If you care at all about working people and their health and safety, you need to institute a lockdown/shelter-in-place order immediately,” the letter reads.
The union represents delivery drivers, garbage and recycling haulers, health care workers, and even law enforcement.
5:57am – With Sound Transit ridership down over 70% and King County Metro’s dipping more than 60%, both agencies will be cutting back their services starting today.
Some routes will have fewer runs, while some will be eliminated all together. The frequency of light rail trains will also be a little slower. Be sure to check the websites of your particular agency before heading out this week.
5:12am – The City of Edmonds enacted an emergency “stay at home” order Sunday night, taking effect at 11:59 p.m.
The order applies to the city’s 400,000 residents, excepting “essential” businesses and activities — that includes shopping at the grocery store and doctor visits. People are allow to go outside to exercise as well, provided they remain at least six feet apart from others at all times.
“The circumstances that we are current under right now warranted this really quick and rapid response,” said Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson.
Violating the “stay at home” directive will be treated as a misdemeanor.
You can read full details on the scope of Edmonds’ order here.
A similar order is in effect in Everett as well, although defying that directive will not be a misdemeanor crime for the time being.
KIRO 7 TV staff contributed to this report
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