Phillip O'Connor

Sunrise View Retirement Villa and Convalescent Center Administrator Diane Lopes on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2020 in Everett, Washington. Lopes was the first Snohomish County ---------  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Leader of hard-hit Everett care home reflects on tragic year

Diane Lopes steered the Sunrise View retirement villa through the pandemic. She retired this month.

 

An update: We’re proud and humbled by our readers’ support

An update: We’re proud and humbled by our readers’ support

The Daily Herald investigative fund has grown, and now we’re working to expand environmental coverage.

 

Are Snohomish County hospitals ready for the COVID-19 peak?

Are Snohomish County hospitals ready for the COVID-19 peak?

As they prepare for a wave of patients, local workers share fears and hopes for their safety.

 

Everett care center administrator: ‘Am I scared — yes’

Everett care center administrator: ‘Am I scared — yes’

The COVID-19 outbreak has struck Sunrise View Assisted Living, with one person dead.

Everett care center administrator: ‘Am I scared — yes’
Hospitals prepare for a surge of COVID-19 patients
Hospitals prepare for a surge of COVID-19 patients
Rapid virus spread prompts change in health district notices

Rapid virus spread prompts change in health district notices

Snohomish County patients with COVID-19 are now responsible for notifying contacts of potential exposure.

Rapid virus spread prompts change in health district notices
Number of COVID-19 cases in Washington continues to rise

Number of COVID-19 cases in Washington continues to rise

One local healthcare provider says test kits are still in short supply.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Washington continues to rise
Health district: 1,100 already may be infected in 2 counties

Health district: 1,100 already may be infected in 2 counties

The number in Snohomish and King counties could grow anywhere from 35,200 to 140,800 in 35 days.

Health district: 1,100 already may be infected in 2 counties

Coronavirus straining Snohomish County health care system

More patients, more demands for testing and lack of protective gear hamper clinicians.