The face mask that could end the pandemic
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Getting Americans masked up is a top priority for the Biden Administration.
Kadlec Regional Medical Center hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic
RICHLAND, Wash. - In a vial designed to ward off COVID-19, healthcare workers find renewed hope and a sign that we're closer to putting the pandemic…
Regular exercise may slow postmenopausal bone loss
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Although some bone loss is inevitable after menopause, developing a regular exercise routine can be useful in limiting that loss.
Hand sanitizer is hurting more children's eyes, some severely, study finds. Here's how to protect your kid
There were seven times more cases among children of eye exposure to hazardous chemicals in hand sanitizer between April 1 and August 24, 2020, a study found.
Study finds 60% of Americans don't know where or when to get a Covid-19 vaccine
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About 6 in 10 Americans don't know when or where to get a coronavirus vaccine, according a survey released Friday from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Pasco man, recovering from COVID-19, garners outpouring of support from community
PASCO, Wash. - It's been 56 days since Mike Welch, from Pasco, has been home. His daughter Amanda Welch said he started to feel ill before…
Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine
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A public health doctor in Texas has been charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
New list of local COVID vaccination sites: Where to get a shot + how to sign up
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Washington state recently moved into a new vaccine phase, making COVID-19 vaccinations more widely available. Now we know where you can go to get one -- if you are eligible. PHASE FINDER: See if you're eligible for…
Coronavirus was first reported in Washington a year ago today
KENNEWICK, Wash. — January 21, 2021 marks a full year since the first coronavirus case was reported in the United States. It all started when a man returned to Washington state after visiting Wuhan, China. Though the reality of the…
Florida tries to cut down on 'vaccine tourism' after vaccinating tens of thousands from out-of-state
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's Covid-19 vaccines should only be administered to residents who live in the state either part-time or full-time in an attempt to cut down on "vaccine tourism."
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The United States' one-year coronavirus checkup
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We have entered the era of coronavirus anniversaries.
PNNL scientists discover how vape smoke affects lungs
RICHLAND, Wash. - A recent study from scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory showed the potentially harmful effects of e-cigarettes on the lungs. Before,…
Trump administration leaves Biden with 'confusing' Covid-19 vaccine numbers and states in limbo
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States across the country say they're running low on coronavirus vaccine supply, with many officials insisting the vaccine delivery numbers reported by the Trump administration don't align with what they are seeing on the ground.
Coronavirus update: Bi-county region adds 336 cases
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The latest coronavirus update from the Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) includes statistics from over the long weekend. The BFHD says this is a three-day county. The bi-county region added 336 cases, bringing its total number of coronavirus…
US virus death toll tops 400,000 in Trump's final hours
Here’s when and where you can get your COVID vaccine in WA
KENNEWICK, Wash. — On Monday, shortly after the state officially released a tool telling people their eligibility to be vaccinated for COVID-19, it crashed. Tuesday is no different: doh.wa.gov was down at 10 a.m. So many Washingtonians are visiting…