Author: David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Seattle and Kirkland – March 14

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Dee Jackson wears a gas mask as she and other shoppers line up before opening at a Costco store, following reports of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Shoppers line up before opening at a Costco store, following reports of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Shoppers line up before opening at a Costco store, following reports of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A worker regulates the entrance to a Costco store, following reports of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Shoppers look at a man attempting to cut as they line up before opening at a Costco store, following reports of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A sign explains limits to certain high demand products at the entrance to a Costco store, following reports of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Shoppers line up before opening at a Costco store, following reports of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Haley Holmgren waves goodbye to her friends while packing up to leave Seattle University as administrators ask students to move out of residence halls and suspend in-person classes, following reports of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Haley Holmgren packs up to leave Seattle University as administrators ask students to move out of residence halls and announce a suspension of in-person classes, following reports of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Seattle and Kirkland – March 13

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A healthcare worker attends to Susan Hailey, who has tested positive for coronavirus, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 13, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Chuck Sedlacek, who has tested positive for coronavirus, lies in bed while a healthcare worker adjusts her mask at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 13, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Susan Hailey, who has tested positive for coronavirus, lies in bed at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 13, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Sisters Su Wilson and Amy Jou, whose mother, Chun Liu, is a Life Care Center resident and has tested positive for coronavirus, listen to a press conference the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 13, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Stacy Sedlacek talks through a window to her brother Steve Sedlacek, while visiting their father, Chuck Sedlacek, who has tested positive for coronavirus, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 13, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Press liaison Timothy Killian speaks to the media on behalf of the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 13, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Amy Jou, whose mother, Chun Liu, is a Life Care Center resident and has tested positive for coronavirus, listens during a press conference the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 13, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Carmen Gray and Bridget Parkhill visit through a window with their mother, Susan Hailey, who has tested positive for coronavirus, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 13, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Steve Sedlacek waves goodbye to his sister, Stacy Sedlacek, while she visits their father, Chuck Sedlacek, who has tested positive for coronavirus, in his room at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 13, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Seattle and Kirkland – March 12

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Members of a cleaning crew pound fists before entering the the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 12, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A member of a cleaning crew waits while her mask is cleaned upon leaving the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 12, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Members of a cleaning crew high five before entering the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 12, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Press liaison Timothy Killian speaks to the media on behalf of the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 12, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Bridget Parkhill and Carmen Gray talk on the phone through the window with their mother, Susan Hailey, who has tested positive for coronavirus, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 12, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Medics transport a patient into an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 12, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A member of a cleaning crew waits while her mask is cleaned upon leaving the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 12, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Members of a cleaning crew leave the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the Seattle-area nursing home at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 12, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Seattle and Kirkland – March 10

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Carmen Gray and Bridget Parkhill talk on the phone through a window with their mother, Susan Hailey, who has tested positive for coronavirus, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 10, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Arnie Wilson and Su Wilson speak to the media about Su Wilson’s mother, Chun Liu, who has tested positive for coronavirus, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 10, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Medics transport a patient into an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 10, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
An ambulance transports a patient from the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 10, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A medic prepares personal protective equipment before transporting a patient into an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 10, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A worker transports donations of bottled water from Life Community Church at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 10, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Seattle and Kirkland – March 9

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Marty Shape talks on the phone through a window with his mother, Judie Shape, who is 81 and was tested for coronavirus yesterday, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 9, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A sign rests on the ground near the entrance to the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 9, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A worker uses a leaf blower to clean the driveway of the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 9, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A worker talks on the phone while walking on the roof of the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 9, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Tourists look at a selfie they took next to a wall known as the Gum Wall in Post Alley at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 9, 2020. The city is noticeably quieter, but not empty. REUTERS/David Ryder
A sign displays health advice at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 9, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Continuing coverage of coronavirus in Seattle and Kirkland – March 8

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Lori Spencer talks on the phone through a window with her mother, Judie Shape, who is 81 and was tested for coronavirus this morning, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Lori Spencer talks on the phone through a window with her mother, Judie Shape, who is 81 and was tested for coronavirus this morning, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Lauren Applewood wipes away a tear after she performs energy healing on the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Life Care Center of Kirkland is reflected in Lauren Applewood’s glasses as she performs energy healing on the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Lauren Applewood performs an energy healing ceremony on the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A woman waves while taking a photo of her father through a window at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Judie Shape, who is 81 and was tested for coronavirus this morning, March 8, walks in her room at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 6, 2020. Picture taken March 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

An update on Gene and Dorothy Campbell at Life Care Center of Kirkland

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Reuters wrote a nice little piece on Gene and Dorothy Campbell, married more than 60 years and now forced to communicate through a glass window due to coronavirus quarantine restrictions at Life Care Center of Kirkland. The article features a short quote by yours truly at the end.

Dorothy Campbell waves while talking through a window to her husband of more than 60 years, Gene Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Further coverage of coronavirus in Seattle and Kirkland – March 6

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Personnel from the United States Public Health Service leave the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A healthcare worker, holding flowers, starts a hug before deciding to bow instead, after receiving flowers from Su Wilson meant for Wilson’s mother, Chun Liu, a resident at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Carolyn and Ron Lucas deliver flowers and 25 dinners for staff members of the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 6, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Further coverage of coronavirus, Mike Pence, Jay Inslee – March 5

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I spent another long day at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington before spending the evening covering Vice President Mike Pence and Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.

See some work in NYT stories today here and here.

Dorothy Campbell waves while talking through a window to her husband of more than 60 years, Gene Campbell, at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A medic drives an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Medics prepare to transfer a patient into an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A woman walks past an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A healthcare worker pushes a woman in a wheelchair to be driven by car from the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Air Force Two, carrying U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who heads the government’s coronavirus task force, lands at McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to meet with Governor Jay Inslee near Tacoma, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who heads the government’s coronavirus task force, speaks to personnel at the Washington State Emergency Operations Center during a tour with Governor Jay Inslee at Camp Murray near Tacoma, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who heads the government’s coronavirus task force, speaks during a press conference at the Pierce County Readiness Center at Camp Murray near Tacoma, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who heads the government’s coronavirus task force, speaks during a press conference at the Pierce County Readiness Center at Camp Murray near Tacoma, Washington, U.S. March 5, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Further coverage of coronavirus at Life Care Center of Kirkland – March 4

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Another day of coverage of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the Seattle area, on assignment for Reuters. Work was published widely. Some work published in NYT here.

Carmen Gray (L) hugs her sister, Bridget Parkhill, after discussing concerns about coughing exhibited by their mother, Susan Hailey, who is a resident at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Medics load a person into an ambulance the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A police officer watches a man walk into the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Todd Campbell and his brother, Charlie Campbell, talk to their father through a window at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A hazardous materials response unit is seen in a staging area at the North Kirkland Community Center, which is a short drive from the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 4, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Further coverage of coronavirus at Life Care Center of Kirkland – March 3

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More coverage today for Reuters of the novel coronavirus outbreak in Kirkland, WA as the death toll rises to nine. King County also announced it will provide modular home units for people that are sick. The work was published widely but here is one link to a brief update in The New York Times.

Medics transport a person on a stretcher into an ambulance at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A medic waits to enter the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
King County property agent Tami Elmer stands near the door of one of 18 modular units that King County is using to house patients for treatment and isolation in relation to coronavirus is seen in Seattle, Washington, U.S. March 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
An ambulance transports a person from the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Pastor Jonathan Wolfgang talks to three employees from the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, as he delivers donations from Northshore Community Church in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A man pushes a garbage can while a woman uses a hand sanitizer dispenser at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 3, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Coronavirus at Life Care Center of Kirkland

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I continued my coverage today for Reuters of the novel coronavirus in the Seattle area. The epicenter of a U.S. outbreak seems to be taking hold in my hometown of Kirkland, Washington. The major news: There are now six confirmed deaths in the Seattle area and the county is purchasing a motel to house isolated patients.

A woman waves while holding a handwritten sign after knocking on her mother’s window to get her attention before visiting at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A woman holds a handwritten sign after knocking on her mother’s window to get her attention before visiting at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Healthcare workers unload oxygen therapy devices at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
An Amazon driver leaves after making a delivery to the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
An employee looks at a UPS delivery truck at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
The exterior of the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, is seen in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Visitors arrive to inquire about a loved one at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A worker leaves the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder