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A person receives a COVID-19 vaccination dose, while carrying a baby in tow, as part of a National Night Out event hosted by Melrose Action on Aug. 3, 2021 in Los Angeles.

Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys

A person receives a COVID-19 vaccination dose, while carrying a baby in tow, as part of a National Night Out event hosted by Melrose Action on Aug. 3, 2021 in Los Angeles.

December 26, 2021, 6:02am Health

The pandemic has created a hostile environment for pregnant people and their babies. Read story

Courtney Martin, left, a nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center, gives the first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Ani Hahn, 7, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Seattle. Last week, U.S. health officials gave the final signoff to Pfizer's kid-size COVID-19 shot, a milestone that opened a major expansion of the nation's vaccination campaign to children as young as 5. (AP Photo/Ted S.

What you need to know about omicron and COVID in Washington

Courtney Martin, left, a nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center, gives the first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Ani Hahn, 7, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Seattle. Last week, U.S. health officials gave the final signoff to Pfizer's kid-size COVID-19 shot, a milestone that opened a major expansion of the nation's vaccination campaign to children as young as 5. (AP Photo/Ted S.

December 26, 2021, 6:00am Editor's Choice Free

With COVID-19 cases on the rise nationwide and many people ready to travel to meet loved ones for the holidays or get some sun during a much anticipated winter break, you seem to have a lot of questions. Crosscut can help. Read story

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Clark County reports nine new COVID-19 deaths as new cases accelerate

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December 23, 2021, 2:30pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported nine more deaths from COVID-19 and 811 new cases, as cases accelerated and deaths declined over the last week. Read story

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December 21, 2021, 4:36pm Clark County Health Free

A special meeting of the Clark County Board of Health on Tuesday morning was far from routine. Around 80 angry parents, area residents and even high school students called in to comment on the recommendations issued by Public Health last week that led to a pause on high school wrestling… Read story

A pharmacist waits for patients at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on the University of Washington campus on May 18 in Seattle.

Delta still dominant COVID strain in Washington, but officials worry

A pharmacist waits for patients at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on the University of Washington campus on May 18 in Seattle.

December 21, 2021, 1:58pm Health Free

Washington health officials said Tuesday at least 400 cases of the new COVID-19 variant had been confirmed, but that omicron hasn’t yet overtaken delta cases in the state. Read story

Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Ruth Gorley gives Vancouver resident Ryan Tydingco a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 8 at Clark County Public Health's short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School. After an early rush of people, the flow had slowed down by the late morning for the drop-in vaccination event.

Omicron variant confirmed in Clark County; one case linked to wrestling outbreaks

Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Ruth Gorley gives Vancouver resident Ryan Tydingco a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 8 at Clark County Public Health's short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School. After an early rush of people, the flow had slowed down by the late morning for the drop-in vaccination event.

December 20, 2021, 2:21pm Clark County Health Free

Two cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Clark County. One of the cases is linked to outbreaks among high school wrestling teams in the state. Read story

A woman receives Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as riders train at the National Velodrome in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, west of Paris, France, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. The government is holding a special virus security meeting Friday to address growing pressure on hospitals in France from rising infections.

Moderna: Initial booster data shows good results on omicron

A woman receives Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as riders train at the National Velodrome in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, west of Paris, France, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. The government is holding a special virus security meeting Friday to address growing pressure on hospitals in France from rising infections.

December 20, 2021, 8:00am Health Free

Moderna said Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the rapidly spreading omicron variant. Read story

Public Health: State should prepare for omicron COVID surge

December 17, 2021, 4:52pm Health

Public Health – Seattle and King County officials urged people on Friday to prepare for a surge of omicron COVID-19 cases as the highly-infectious variant spreads through the region. Read story

A person walks near the Legislative Building, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Judge doesn’t halt Washington state House COVID policy

A person walks near the Legislative Building, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S.

December 17, 2021, 4:51pm Northwest

A judge on Friday declined to halt a policy at the Washington Legislature requiring state representatives to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to be on the House floor. Read story

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Clark County reports 18 new COVID-19 deaths as disease activity begins to increase

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December 16, 2021, 2:04pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported 18 deaths from COVID-19 and 660 new cases in the past week as disease activity rebounded, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story