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Schools to Open Fully Remote

Art Shotwell Jul. 31 2020 2 minutes read
Anacortes schools will start off the coming academic year fully remote, but may move to hybrid remote/classroom teaching later in the year, according to a news release from the school district.

How Many People in the U.S. Are Hospitalized With COVID-19? Who Knows?

Art Shotwell Jul. 31 2020 7 minutes read
The Trump administration told hospitals to stop reporting data to the CDC, and report it to HHS instead. Vice President Mike Pence said the information would continue to be released publicly. It hasn’t worked out as promised.

Don’t Count on Lower Premiums Despite Pandemic-Driven Boon for Insurers

Art Shotwell Jul. 31 2020 7 minutes read
Early in the pandemic, insurers expected the costs of treating COVID-19 would vastly increase medical spending. Instead, non-COVID care has plummeted and insurers have pocketed the result. 

Mayor Gere’s COVID-19 Briefing - July 29, 2020

Art Shotwell Jul. 29 2020 15 minutes read
Cases in Washington have risen from 2,000 to almost 50,000, and deaths have increased from 110 to over 1,500. We are in the midst of a global pandemic and unfortunately, as cases grow we can expect to see an increase in deaths as well.

Start of School Pushed Back to Sept. 14

Art Shotwell Jul. 28 2020 2 minutes read
The Anacortes School Board has approved an update to the school calendar for the 2020-21 school year, pushing the start of school back to Monday, Sept. 14.

“Defendant Shall Not Attend Protests”: In Portland, Getting Out of Jail Requires Relinquishing Constitutional Rights

Art Shotwell Jul. 28 2020 11 minutes read
A dozen protesters facing federal charges are barred from going to “public gatherings” as a condition of release from jail — a tactic one expert described as “sort of hilariously unconstitutional.”

Dental and Doctors’ Offices Still Struggling with COVID Job Loss

Art Shotwell Jul. 28 2020 6 minutes read
Newly released employment data underscores the lingering toll the pandemic has taken on a range of outpatient services in California and across the U.S., from pediatric and family medical practices to dental offices, medical labs and home health care.

Police Blotter, July 18 - 23, 2020

Anacortes Police Jul. 27 2020 7 minutes read
Police booked a local man on seven arrest warrants and other charges, including resisting arrest, after spotting him looking over a fence of a residence.

FactCheck: What Science Says About Children, COVID-19 and School Reopenings

Art Shotwell Jul. 27 2020 15 minutes read
In promoting the reopening of schools this fall, Trump administration officials have, at times, inaccurately described the evidence on how COVID-19 affects children.

Last Thing Patients Need During Pandemic: Being Last to Know a Doctor Left Network

Art Shotwell Jul. 27 2020 6 minutes read
Health plan network changes occur all the time as doctors retire, relocate or leave networks. Unfortunately, patients may be the last to find out about such changes because there are often few requirements that either providers or insurers inform them.

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