The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the morning of Friday, July 29. Amazon layoffs, new telehealth options, and more!
Washington DOH announces new telehealth options to combat COVID-19
It expands the federal government’s “Test to Treat” initiative and makes telehealth consultations for COVID-19 accessible to all at no cost, regardless of insurance status.More details on the program and access to the telehealth portal are on the DoH website.Amazon has shed a record number of employees 99,000.CFO Brian Olsavsky says much of the decline comes from employees leaving Amazon’s warehouses after they were overstaffed to meet pandemic demand.
The 3 digit number is essentially what used to be the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and in our goes beyond help for those in a mental health crisis, also including people dealing with substance abuse issues. Governor Inslee says 988 also benefits cops and public safetyA French-language school plans on buying an entire Seattle city block.
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