COVID hospitalizations: Pennsylvania healthcare system at 'brink of collapse,' doctor says

There is an alarming uptick in coronavirus hospitalizations. Right now, there are 65,000 patients receiving care across the nation. That’s up by 20,000 compared to a month ago. And thousands of those patients are in the tri-state area. “The healthcare system in Pennsylvania is at the brink of collapse,” said Dr. Gerald Maloney, Chief Medical… Continue reading COVID hospitalizations: Pennsylvania healthcare system at 'brink of collapse,' doctor says

The Washington Week Bookshelf: “I Alone Can Fix It” | Washington Week | July 23, 2021

The Washington Post’s Carol Leonnig & Philip Rucker join moderator Yamiche Alcindor for an in-depth discussion about their new book “I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J Trump’s Catastrophic Final Year.” Panel: Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post, Philip Rucker of The Washington Post Watch the latest full show and Extra here: Subscribe to our… Continue reading The Washington Week Bookshelf: “I Alone Can Fix It” | Washington Week | July 23, 2021

More Washington counties recommend masks indoors as delta variant surges

Health officers from eight counties in Washington are now recommending all residents wear face coverings in indoor public settings, regardless if they are fully vaccinated. Health officers from King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, San Juan and Grays Harbor counties signed a joint statement Monday recommending face coverings when the “vaccination status of those around… Continue reading More Washington counties recommend masks indoors as delta variant surges