For Reuters: Hospital workers on front line of COVID-19 pandemic at UW Medical Center – Montlake

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I spent another day photographing hospital workers on the front lines of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic here in Seattle for Reuters. This time, we went to UW Medical Center – Montlake. It was impressive to meet so many dedicated and talented healthcare workers. You can see a nice gallery here on the Reuters site.

Nina Sharma, an ICU pharmacist, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Sumalee Kraisuwan, a post-anesthesia care unit nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Cannot wait for surgery restriction to be done,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Alex Vengerovsky, an ICU physician caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Recognizing the team effort,” he says. Picture taken April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
André Mattus, a patient care technician in the emergency department that works as a “dofficer” to help colleagues safely doff their personal protective equipment, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Doffing PPE is the most hazardous part of our care as this is when we risk accidentally contaminating ourselves. I help doctors and nurses stay safe so that we can continue to care for our community,” he says. Picture taken April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Samuel Warby, a public safety officer, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Celyn Pepino, an interventional radiology technologist, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I love what I do. I get to be a part of an amazing organization that cares for its employees, patients, community,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Landi Tillis, a nurse on the acute care resource team that cares for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I got to discharge a 74-year-old patient a few days ago who was Covid positive and intubated for almost two weeks. I’ve never seen a smile so full of gratitude as he was wheeled out,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Holly Olivieri, an operating room nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nicole Scovil, a nurse in oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “These past couple weeks have been exceptionally scary for our patients since nearly all of them have no immune system. I’m really missing patients I haven’t been able to visit, as they’re high risk and I work with Covid patients,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Claire Hallock, a nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “The resiliency of both the staff and our patients is remarkable during this time of uncertainty,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Jonathan Sham, a physician in surgical oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “We are called to take care of the patients with cancer who can’t wait until after the pandemic to get treatment, he says.” REUTERS/David Ryder
Amanda Peters, a medical assistant in the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am a new graduate and I’m extremely happy to lend a hand during this crisis,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Tamar Solomon, a physician assistant in surgery, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I’m in awe of all the hard work and dedication this hospital has put forth,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Luna Martinez, a nurse working in COVID-19 acute care, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am a new grad nurse and it has been a challenging but rewarding time to begin my nursing career,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Flabiano Macon, Jr., a patient services specialist who checks patients in and provides customer service, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Abubacarr Jobe, a biomedical technician in clinical engineering who repairs and maintains medical equipment used on patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Kim Greaves, a nurse in nephrology who has been redeployed to the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am so proud to be a nurse and happy to help out where I can,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Kamlah Zughni, a surgical nurse who works to educate the operating room staff for COVID-19 cases, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Zahra Ali, an ICU nurse caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Support local businesses,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Gearland Panelo, assistant nurse manager in the surgical specialties center, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Skylar Tucker, assistant nurse manager in the Center for Reconstructive Surgery, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “This nice weather along with long walks outside with my dog have kept me sane,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Lauren Bloom, a nurse in oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Honored to serve during this exceptionally difficult time,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Arielle Trumble, a nurse in the operating room that works to educate colleagues on how to work with COVID-19 cases, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I have a duty of care. We’re prepared for the worst as we hope for the best,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Elena Smith, a surgical nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Thank you for supporting our teams,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Andrew Lee, supervisor in the blood draw lab that receives COVID-19 samples, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Basak Coruh, a pulmonary and critical care physician that serves COVID-19 patients in the ICU, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “It’s a privilege to care for the sickest patients in our community with COVID-19 and I couldn’t be prouder of our team,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Jamie Peterson, a nurse on the acute care resource team, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am proud that UWMC leadership has our backs and supports every staff member,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Alexandra Mariani, a nurse in oncology working with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I’ve been a nurse for four months. I wonder what it means for me to spend such a formative period in my career this way,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Rebecca Fulford-Foster, a pharmacy technician that provides medication for patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I personally have three high-risk people in my life that I’m worried every day I might bring this home to,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Kaitlyn McDow, an ICU nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Our patients are on ventilators. It’s the last stop on either getting better or passing on,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Garrett Perchetti, a research scientist in the Department of Lab Medicine Division of Virology working on SARS-CoV-2 research and clinical testing, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Taylor Martino, a nurse in acute care that works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Megan Mondoro, a nurse in acute care that works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Gretchen Rohrbaugh, a nurse in labor delivery that works with COVID-19 mothers and with babies whose mothers have COVID-19, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “As with so many other trials, this pandemic is again proving the strength and resilience of moms,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
John Harmsen, a respiratory therapist that works with lung function and ventilators, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: COVID-19 patient care in hospital

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Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos puts on personal protective equipment before entering a room to care for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos puts on two pairs of gloves before entering a room to care for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos puts on personal protective equipment as another nurse observes to ensure that the process happens correctly, before entering a room to care for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos gives a thumbs up to a nurse observing if he prepares his personal protective equipment correctly, before entering a room to care for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos cares for Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), uses a spirometer to test the function of her lungs at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos cares for Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos cares for Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), rest in her hospital bed at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos cares for Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos cares for Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos cares for Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos removes a mask after caring for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos is pictured with marks on his face after wearing a mask to care for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Microbiologist Milagros Sola processes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests in a lab at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Microbiologist Milagros Sola processes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests in a lab at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Microbiologist Milagros Sola processes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests in a lab at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A pouch for a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test is pictured in a lab at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Microbiologist Milagros Sola processes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests in a lab at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
A tent is pictured at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drive-through testing site at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Personnel work inside of a tent at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drive-through testing site at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Personnel work near folded scrubs inside of a tent at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drive-through testing site at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Hospital workers on front line of COVID-19 pandemic at Harborview

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I spent the day photographing hospital workers on the front line of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic here in Seattle at Harborview Medical Center. It was a beautiful thing to see so many people turn up for portraits and I wasn’t able to share them all here, but please check back for the full gallery. Below are the 28 that went on the Reuters wire. I was really happy to be able to meet all of these people and to photograph everyone from the folks who serve meals and do the plumbing, to the nurses and doctors as well.

Farnoosh Rahmani, a respiratory therapist that operates ventilators for patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Maricon Nibre, a nurse who has lost six patients to COVID-19, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “I brought six people home but I held their hand and they held my heart. I will still try to bring more patients home with God’s help,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Leo Campa, a foodservice staff member who serves meals to COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Mackenzie Gray, a nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Shikha Bharati, a nurse practitioner that monitors the hospital’s own employees for COVID-19 symptoms, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Sophie Miller, an internal medicine physician, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Adrianna Silva, a nurse in critical care services, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “Our patients will always be our first priority,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Teresa Bryant, a polysomnographic technician, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Joel Castrellon, a nurse anesthetist, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Ebou Cham, an anesthetist, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Christopher Ledesma, an emergency services nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Amelia Idor, a surgical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Sarah Fauquet, a critical care services nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Brittney Campbell, a surgical nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Colette Totten, a nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Hannah Smith, a nurse in the cardiac catheterization lab, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “I work in the cardiac cath lab and am so grateful for how the Seattle community has come together. We got this – six feet away of course,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Julia Kilcoyne, a nurse in acute care services, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “I work in acute care and have also been a trained observer in the ED in ICU. I have been on our Covid unit as well. Harborview has taken COVID-19 as a great team,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Mike Prince, a sous chef, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “We got this,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Brigitte Ebert, a nurse, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Seila Vorn, a medical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “United as one,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Krystarah Graishe, a medical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Michael Del Pozzi, a plumber, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “These are the times that show the true nature of us,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Jill Rasmussen-Baker, director of spiritual care, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. “It’s a real privilege to serve at this time that involves so much heartbreak and fear … with sacred moments of connection in the midst of all this,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder
Amadou Jawara, a surgical assistant, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Jaime Wykle, a nurse in acute care services working as a trained observer to ensure proper safety practices and equipment are used, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Stephen Edwin Lundgren, a program coordinator who fields, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
Lance Biggers, a nurse in critical care services, poses for a portrait at Harborview Medical Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 8, 2020. REUTERS/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

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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

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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

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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

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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