Author: David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Washington state – April 7

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W. Victor Fitch, president of the Dayspring & Fitch Funeral Home, makes funeral arrangements for a person who died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while on the phone at his office in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 7, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A working copy of a death certificate for a person who died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen on a computer screen at the Dayspring & Fitch Funeral Home offices in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 7, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
W. Victor Fitch, president of the Dayspring & Fitch Funeral Home, who has made funeral arrangements for many people who have died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), poses for a portrait at his office in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 7, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Employees of Harborview Medical Center load pizzas donated by NBA player and Seattle native Isaiah Thomas during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 7, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Washington state – April 6

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Elizabeth Adornetto and Layla Adornetto play at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Delia Ramirez, a restaurant worker, hangs aprons to dry at her home in the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Mario Gomez, a resident who also does maintenance, poses for a portrait at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Bryan Reyes holds balloons on his twelfth birthday at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Mobile homes are seen at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
John Walker poses for a portrait in front of his home at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
John Walker casts a shadow over his cat, Sheldon, at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Myleshia Lund poses for a portrait with her daughters, Elizabeth Adornetto and Layla Adornetto, at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Layla Adornetto and Elizabeth Adornetto blow seeds from dandelions at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Linda Cortes and her mother, Angelica Cortes, plant vegetable seeds outside their home at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Linda Cortes and her mother, Angelica Cortes, plant vegetable seeds outside their home at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A mask, an air freshener, and a cross hang from the rearview mirror in a car at the Bella-B Mobile Home Park, where owner Yacov Sinai decreased rents by $225, or about 27%, to help residents in difficult economic situations due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Washington state – April 4

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A man looks out from his window near the Space Needle during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A heart-shaped balloon is seen caught in a tree outside of a hospital during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A woman leaves the shower at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Theresa Huddleston prepares lunch in the kitchen tent at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Camp dogs are seen near portable toilets and a hand washing station at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A sign outside the kitchen tent explains reduced occupancy for social distancing purposes at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Theresa Huddleston reads a book at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Cleaning supplies are seen in the kitchen tent at Tent City 4, a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sammamish, Washington, U.S. April 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Washington state – April 3

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Betty Farnsworth speaks to Aman Berry, a volunteer delivering groceries to her on behalf of a grassroots Facebook group called “Quarantined, I need help! King County Washington,” during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Kent, Washington, U.S. April 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Betty Farnsworth waves goodbye to Aman Berry, a volunteer delivering groceries to her on behalf of a grassroots Facebook group called “Quarantined, I need help! King County Washington,” during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Kent, Washington, U.S. April 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A woman removes a makeshift mask made from shower curtains on the Fremont Troll, a landmark public sculpture in the Fremont neighborhood, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Washington state – April 2

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Shantell Hernandez, an undocumented transgender woman from Honduras, poses for a portrait in her room in a homestay where she says she is content but unable to communicate in English with the couple hosting her during Governor Jay Inslee’s a “stay-at-home” order, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Burien, Washington, U.S. April 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A man watches the sunset from a balcony during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
People spend time outdoors during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
People practice social distancing while spending time outdoors in the West Seattle neighborhood during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Lights form heart shapes on the Hyatt Regency Seattle and the Seattle Great Wheel during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Washington state – April 1

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A man crosses the street near Pike Place Market during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Robert McPherson, a Grammy Award-winning opera singer who is unable to work during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, records a performance as his comedic alter ego, The Drunken Tenor, with his wife, Holly McPherson, at their home in Burien, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Robert McPherson, a Grammy Award-winning opera singer who is unable to work during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, takes a drink while recording a performance as his comedic alter ego, The Drunken Tenor, at his home in Burien, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Robert McPherson, a Grammy Award-winning opera singer who is unable to work during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, records a performance as his comedic alter ego, The Drunken Tenor, with his wife, Holly McPherson, at their home in Burien, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Robert McPherson, a Grammy Award-winning opera singer who is unable to work during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, takes a drink while recording a performance as his comedic alter ego, The Drunken Tenor, at his home in Burien, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Classical musician Mike Heitmann, who has been affected by the cancelation of events and closure of venues during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, poses for a portrait in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Classical musician Mike Heitmann, who has been affected by the cancelation of events and closure of venues during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, poses for a portrait in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 1, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Washington state – March 30

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Opera singer Rachelle Moss sings at home for her neighbors and to raise awareness of the American Guild of Musical Artists Relief Fund and the Artist Relief Tree, which support artists who are losing work during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, as statewide mandatory social distancing continues in Auburn, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Medics and police officers respond to an overdose call at a homeless encampment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Lights forming heart shapes are seen at the Hyatt Regency Seattle hotel, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Caution tape stops children from playing on playground equipment, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a park in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Caution tape and zip ties stop children from playing on swings, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a park in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Caution tape and zip ties stop children from playing on swings, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a park in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A teddy bear is seen in a window as part of a worldwide scavenger hunt project to entertain children, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 30, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Washington state – March 29

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“Grief in a pandemic: Holding a dying mother’s hand with a latex glove.” Read the full story here.

Old pictures of Barbara Dreyfus, who was a resident at Life Care Center of Kirkland, contracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and later died in a hospital, are seen in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 16, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A creek that brought joy to Barbara Dreyfus, who was a resident at Life Care Center of Kirkland, contracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and later died in a hospital, is pictured outside of her former home in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 16, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Doug Briggs is pictured outside of the Life Care Center of Kirkland, where his mother, Barbara Dreyfus, was a resident, contracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and later died in a hospital, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 16, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Washington state – March 26

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Judie Shape, 81, who had been diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and was a resident at Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, waves while leaving the Life Care Center of Kirkland with her daughter, Lori Spencer, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Judie Shape, 81, who had been diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and was a resident at Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, leaves the Life Care Center of Kirkland with her daughter, Lori Spencer, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Lori Spencer places a wreath on a sign at the Life Care Center of Kirkland upon leaving en route to her home with her mother, Judie Shape, 81, who had been diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and was a resident at Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Jaime Casady uses an electrostatic sprayer to disinfect the Uncle Ike’s pot shop, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Jaime Casady uses an electrostatic sprayer to disinfect the Uncle Ike’s pot shop, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 26, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Washington state – March 25

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More community heroes amidst the coronavirus outbreak!

Edouardo Jordan, owner of Salare restaurant, and his son, Akil, 6, pose for a portrait as he and his staff distribute free meals to restaurant workers as part of a relief effort at Salare funded by a grant from the LEE Initiative, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 25, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Emily Brink distributes free meals to restaurant workers as part of a relief effort at Salare restaurant by its staff and its owner, Edouardo Jordan, funded by a grant from the LEE Initiative, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 25, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Free dinners await distribution to restaurant workers as part of a relief effort at Salare restaurant by its staff and its owner, Edouardo Jordan, funded by a grant from the LEE Initiative, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 25, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Emma Hovila packs dinners to distribute to restaurant workers as part of a relief effort at Salare restaurant by its staff and its owner, Edouardo Jordan, funded by a grant from the LEE Initiative, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 25, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Edouardo Jordan, owner of Salare restaurant, and his staff distribute free meals to restaurant workers as part of a relief effort at Salare funded by a grant from the LEE Initiative, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 25, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

And a couple of quick feature photos from Gas Works Park:

People practice social distancing while spending time outdoors at Gas Works Park, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 25, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
People practice social distancing while spending time outdoors at Gas Works Park, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 25, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder