KIRO Radio's Dave Ross goes over three possible long-term forecasts for the virus. We're looking 2 years ahead instead of a few months.

And, how easily can your pet catch the coronavirus? Reporter Aaron Granillo has an update on the UW and WSU scientists studying human transmission to cats, dogs, and even ferrets. Interested in procuring a test for your pet? Sign up here.

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KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the police officer who is refusing to enforce Washington's stay home order, and urging other officers to follow his lead.

The state's unemployment office is asking everyone to please stop calling them, at least for the next week! The backlogged system can't keep pace with demand.

Should colleges and universities commit to going online through the fall? One state school system just made that tough call.

And, the Angels of the Winds Casino is opening back up today at 3pm, despite pleas  from the governor and health officials. 

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KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss Fauci's testimony before Congress today and the remarks of Senator Patty Murray on a coordinated federal response to the pandemic.

Seattle and King County issue a health directive - but not an order - for people to wear masks in public places. Are you morally superior if you put one on?

And if restaurants reopen, they'll face some strange new rules. We'll go through what dining out might look like in June.

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KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo have the latest predictions for the course of the virus after our sunny summer weekend.

A second large protest in Olympia pits faith against science.

You'll have to start wearing a mask in Seattle Tacoma International Airport next week, whether you like it or not.

And a tip line in Washington about people violating the 'Stay Home' order wasn't confidential. Now, the FBI is investigating death threats made against those who "snitched."

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A dozen different iPhone apps, a team of researchers, and the phone call from the health department that you don't want to get. This week, reporter Aaron Granillo covers contract tracing in Washington state.

What happens if a contact tracer ... contacts you?

Kim Steele-Peter was tracking hepatitis outbreaks at the beginning of the year. Now, she's the lead investigator tracking coronavirus cases for Tacoma-Pierce County Public Health, and part of Governor Inslee's "brigade" of contact tracers. She might be the one who calls you if you cross paths with someone who tests positive (or at least, she's the boss of the person who will call you). Nick Bowman from MyNorthwest joins to talk about his interview with Steele-Peter as well.

Once we're well-versed in the 'boots on the ground' approach, Aaron calls Justin Chan, who is part of the joint University of Washington and Microsoft team that's building a contact tracing app called CovidSafe. Their competition? Oh, dozens of other apps that are trying to do the same thing. And Google. And Apple.

Then, a special feature from the Gee and Ursula Show. Shankar Narayan is the director of the ACLU of Washington's Technology and Liberty Project. Do we need to be wary of apps that want our health data? (short answer: yes!)

And finally, an interview with epidemiologist Dr. Allison Black, who works in the Bedford Lab at Fred Hutchinson. This lab is tracing how coronavirus has spread throughout Washington state and across the globe, by studying tiny genetic mutations in the DNA of the novel coronavirus itself.

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KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss whether the grand "Western pact" announced in early April is actually working out.

Seattle makes 20 miles of coronavirus street closures permanent.

And after Costco banned people who don't want to wear a mask, the anti-maskers ... boycott. So that worked out pretty well.

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KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo cover new numbers that show coronavirus cases are concentrated in nursing homes. How is community spread happening?

Washington is still scrambling to keep up with demands for PPE, especially as more industries reopen.

And, effective immediately, you can order mixed drinks again in restaurants - and have them delivered.

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KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the Republican lawmakers who are suing Governor Inslee over his coronavirus response, trying to force him to reopen the state. Does the case have any merit?

Some Walla Walla Washingtonians are trying to get themselves sick on purpose. Dave has some words about the extent of personal freedom in this country.

And, sports get back on track around the world ... but with empty stadiums, and different rules. 

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KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo discuss the small business owners who are opening their doors despite Governor Inslee's 'Stay Home' order.

A huge spike is predicted for coronavirus deaths nationwide. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IMHE) at the University of Washington released this updated model on Monday.

And the City of Seattle swept a homeless encampment in the Ballard Commons - against CDC recommendations. If we couldn't solve the homelessness crisis before coronavirus, how are we solving it now?

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KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo break down Governor Inslee's four phase plan to reopen Washington. The first phase begins tomorrow, with state parks back in business. What's a realistic timeline for retail, restaurants, and hair salons?

Plus, Dave Ross discusses whether we're ready to reopen at all. Since our 'Stay Home' order took effect six weeks ago, we've seen less of a steep drop in cases and more of a plateau. As other states across the country reopen ... is Washington ready?

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