Social Distancing: What Is it, Why It’s Important, How to Do It
Skagit County, WA – Ever since the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11th, the term “Social…
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Skagit Regional Health Staff Officially Treating Patients Who Tested Positive for Covid-19
Skagit County, WA– As of today, Friday, March 13th, 2020, Skagit Regional Health staff and providers are officially caring for patients who have tested positive…
Notice of Potential Public Exposure to COVID-19 at Silver Reef Casino Buffet
Whatcom County, WA– The Whatcom County Health Department and the Lummi Indian Business Council have released a joint press release on a possible public exposure…
Island County Public Health Confirms First Positive Test of Coronavirus in Island County
Island County, WA– The Oak Harbor School District has informed families that the Island County Public Health notified the school district today of the first…
First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Whatcom County Patient Announced Today
BELLINGHAM, WA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a case of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a Whatcom County resident. The…
BREAKING: First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Skagit County, WA
Skagit County, WA– The first case of COVID-19 or Coronavirus Disease 2019 has been confirmed in Skagit County, Washington. According to Skagit County Public…
Skagit County Declares Proactive Public Health Emergency for COVID-19
Skagit County, WA – Today, in a proactive step to facilitate coordination with state and local partners, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners declared a…
Worried About the Flu or Coronavirus in Skagit County?
Skagit County, WA- Are you worried about the flu or Coronavirus in Skagit County? Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon has confirmed that they have…
Fact of the Day: Gonorrhea Rates are Up 700% in 10 Years in Skagit County
Skagit County, WA – According to statistics from Skagit County Public Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) are on the rise in Skagit County. STD’s also…
Recreational Shellfish Harvest Closed in Bellingham Bay and Chuckanut Bay Due to Elevated Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Biotoxin
BELLINGHAM, WA — Diarrhetic shellfish poisoning biotoxin levels have recently increased in molluscan shellfish in Bellingham and Chuckanut Bays. As a result, the Washington State…