As the turmoil caused by the coronavirus continues to gather momentum Govenor Jay Inslee issued an Executive order extending his original order to close schools for two weeks. Now the closures have been extended to April 24.
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King County Sheriff reminds public on gatherings of 250 or more 'Don't call 911'
Wed, 03/11/20
Governor Jay Inslee announced that gatherings of people larger than 250 until the end of March are now banned in hope of stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties are part of the ban.
MORESeattle Public Schools closing for minimum of two weeks due to coronavirus
Wed, 03/11/20
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Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau today announced the closure of all schools in the district.
MOREAssessor's Office and Treasury move to virtual customer service in response to COVID-19 outbreak
Tue, 03/10/20
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MORESeattle Public Schools are open but large group events are being cancelled
Tue, 03/10/20
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VIDEO- Seattle Public Schools March 9 Coronavirus update SPS MORESeattle Public libraries remain open but March programs and events cancelled
Tue, 03/10/20
The Seattle Public Library announced today that the main and branch libraries will remain open but programs and events for March have been cancelled. Future events are yet to be determined.
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Seattle Public Schools: Coronavirus Update
Sat, 03/07/20
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Virtual community briefing on COVID-19 by King County answers questions
Fri, 03/06/20
As of late February 2020, Public Health – Seattle & King County identified cases of novel coronavirus, including several deaths.
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King County and Seattle Public Health share facts and data on coronavirus
Thu, 03/05/20
The King County and Seattle Public Health Departments shared a series of documents regarding the decision to establish quarantine facilities in the area, including one in Top Hat near White Center.
MOREMayor Durkan issues Proclamation of Civil Emergency in the City of Seattle
Tue, 03/03/20
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