In consultation with state and federal public health authorities, the Snohomish Health District has released the patient from home isolation. He is now considered fully recovered and free to go about his regular activities. We cannot thank him enough for ...

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Announcements

Posted on: January 29, 2020

Upcoming community meeting about Snohomish Health District WIC Program

Please join us to discuss options for providing WIC services to clients of the Snohomish Health District.

The Health District notified the State Department of Health they will no longer provide WIC services effective July 1, 2020.
There ...

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Announcements

Posted on: January 23, 2020

Update on response to 2019 novel coronavirus in Washington state

For immediate release: January 22, 2020

Contact: Lisa Stromme Warren, Washington State Department of Health, 360-628-7883

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health District, 425-508-4980

Update on response to 2019 novel coronavirus in Washington state

OLYMPIA &nd...

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Announcements

Posted on: January 21, 2020

Case of 2019 novel coronavirus confirmed in Washington state resident

OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in a Snohomish County resident. While the risk to the general public is low, DOH is working with the Centers for Disease Contr...

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Announcements

Posted on: January 7, 2020

Two Flu-Related Deaths, Additional Hepatitis A Cases in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District received its first reports of flu-related deaths for the 2019-20 season. At the same time, District staff are also investigating increasing numbers of hepatitis A cases in the county.&n...

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Announcements

Posted on: December 17, 2019

Four Cases of Hepatitis A Confirmed in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980

December 17, 2019 hthomas@snohd.org

Four Cases of Hepatitis A Confirmed in Snohomish County

Individuals linked to illicit drug use, living homeless

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish He...

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Announcements

Posted on: December 12, 2019

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Posted on: March 30, 2021

Cold Weather Shelter webpage updated

The Cold Weather Shelter webpage has been updated.

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Cold Weather Shelter Updates

Posted on: November 19, 2019

Cold Weather Shelter webpage

The Cold Weather Shelter webpage has been updated.

Cold Weather Shelter Updates

Posted on: November 19, 2019

Cold Weather Shelter webpage updated

The Cold Weather Shelter webpage has been updated

Cold Weather Shelter Updates

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Posted on: September 17, 2021

Clinician Alert--COVID-19: Interim Triage of Limited Supply of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

September 17, 2021

Clinician Alert--COVID-19:Interim Triage of Limited Supply of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

Note: This alert modifies implementation of previous guidance issued on this topic earlier in the week.

Requested Action...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: September 14, 2021

Clinician Update--COVID-19: Use of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV2 Antibodies

September 14, 2021

Clinician Update--COVID-19:

Use of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV2 Antibodies for Prevention of Severe Disease

Requested Actions

Consider using monoclonal antibodies to treat eligible, high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate ...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: September 13, 2021

Clinician Advisory: Vigilance for Measles & Polio in Afghan Arrivals

Clinician Advisory

Vigilance for Measles & Polio in Afghan Arrivals

Requested Actions

Maintain awareness of immunization recommendations for people arriving from Afghanistan.
Maintain vigilance for measles or&a...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: August 12, 2021

Clinician Advisory: Vaccination and Masking Requirements

Clinician Advisory--COVID-19:

Governor Requires Vaccination for Healthcare Personnel

Local Health Officer Issues Directive for Masking in Public Indoor Spaces

Requested Action

Be aware of Governor Inslee’s proclamation 21-14 issued on Augu...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: July 28, 2021

Advisory: Fifth COVID Wave Fueled by Delta Variant: Increase Vaccination; Mask in Public Indoors

July 28, 2021

Clinician Advisory

Fifth COVID-19 Wave Fueled by Delta Variant:

Increase COVID-19 Vaccination

Mask-up in Public Indoor Places

Requested Actions

If you are a health care worker and are not fully vaccinated, get vaccinated as soo...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: July 14, 2021

Advisory: Updated EUA Fact Sheets Note Risk of Guillain-Barré after J&J COVID-19 Vaccination

Clinician Advisory

Updated EUA Fact Sheets Note Risk of Guillain-Barré

after J&J COVID-19 Vaccination

Requested Actions

Use the updated Janssen/J&J COVID-19 EUA fact sheet for patients.
Report cases of Guillain-Barre Synd...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: June 25, 2021

Clinician Update: Myocarditis-Pericarditis following Vaccination; Additional or Booster Doses

Clinician Update—COVID-19

Myocarditis-Pericarditis following Vaccination

Additional or Booster Doses of Vaccine

June 25, 2021

Actions Requested

Be aware of the association of rare cases of myocarditis and/or pericarditis with mRNA COVID-19 ...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: June 24, 2021

Clinician Advisory: Human Immunodeficiency Virus & Other Sexually Transmitted Infections

Clinician Advisory:

Human Immunodeficiency Virus & Other Sexually Transmitted Infections

june 24, 2021

Actions Requested:

Provide empiric treatment for bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI) among patients presenting with comp...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: June 22, 2021

Clinician Advisory: Continuing Education Addressing Evaluation & Management of Post-COVID Conditions

Clinician Advisory

June 22, 2021

Continuing Education Opportunity Addressing

Evaluation & Management of Post-COVID Conditions

Actions Requested

Become familiar with the clinical presentation and current recommended framework f...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: May 28, 2021

Clinician Advisory: Myocarditis and pericarditis association in COVID-19 vaccine recipients

Clinician Advisory

Myocarditis and Pericarditis Association in COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients

May 28, 2021

Actions requested

For suspected cases of myocarditis or pericarditis occurring following COVID-19 vaccination:

get complete COVID-19 vaccination h...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: April 26, 2021

Clinician Alert: Fax System Failure April 21-26, New Health District Voice Line for Clinicians

Clinician AlertFax System Failure April 21-26, New Health District Voice Line for Clinicians

April 26, 2021

Actions requested:

Please resubmit any COVID/SARS-CoV-2 test results, other notifiable condition case reports or laboratory results, or any other mate...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: April 16, 2021

Clinician Advisory: Students and Isolation-&-Quarantine Directives for COVID-19

Requested Actions

Follow prevailing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the Washington State Department of Health when counseling families a...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: April 14, 2021

Clinician Alert: Pause on Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine Use

Requested Actions

Hold off on administering any J&J vaccine pending the outcome of a safety review by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the Food &...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: March 31, 2021

Clinician Advisory: Travelers from Ebola-affected Countries

Clinician Advisory

Travelers from Ebola-affected Countries

Requested actions

Be aware that the Health District is currently monitoring travelers to Snohomish County from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where recent Ebola case...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: March 24, 2021

Clinician Advisory: Identifying Cases for SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing to Detect Variants

Requested Actions:

Please review recently updated CDC guidance on SARS-CoV-2 variants.
Please contact the Health District at 425-339-3503 to prioritize any of the following types of COVID-19 cases for whole genome sequencing (WGS).

Background

The Washington S...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: February 18, 2021

Clinician Advisory: Updated Guidelines for Gonorrhea & Syphilis February 18, 2021

Clinician AdvisoryUpdated Guidelines for Gonorrhea & SyphilisFebruary 18, 2021

Gonorrhea Treatment Update

Requested action:

Please note and implement these updated recommendations for the treatment of uncomplicated gonococcal infections of the urogenital...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: February 12, 2021

Clinician Update: COVID-19 Guidance February 12, 2021

Clinician UpdateCOVID-19 GuidanceFebruary 12, 2021

COVID-19 Situation Report

Requested Actions

Maintain awareness of the level and trajectory of COVID-19 transmission in the community.
Be able to direct patients and colleagues to guidance on Washington State&...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: December 2, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians: December 2, 2020

Update for Clinicians

December 2, 2020

SUMMARY

See this update for:

Correcting Misinformation about Isolation and Quarantine
Re-infection and Re-testing for COVID-19
Washington [COVID-19] Exposure Notifications (WA Notify)

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Health Alerts

Posted on: November 18, 2020

Public Health Advisory: Increased Suicide Risk: November 18, 2020

Public Health Advisory: Increased Suicide Risk

November 18, 2020

Background

Since August of 2020, there have been four student suicides in Snohomish County reported to public health. These tragedies appear to be unrelated to one...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: November 4, 2020

Update for Clinicians: November 4, 2020

SUMMARY

See this health alert for:

Approach to Influenza Season in the COVID-19 Era
COVID-19 Quarantine and Negative SARS-CoV-2 Test Results

Approach to Influenza Season in the COVID-19 Era

Requested Actions

Alw...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: October 27, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians October 27, 2020

SUMMARY: See this health alert for:

COVID-19 Vaccination Program Information
Interim State COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Update
Increased Risk of COVID-19 from Smoking

COVID-19 Vaccination Program Information

The Washington St...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: September 11, 2020

Health Care Provider Alert: Wildfire Smoke & Unhealthy Air Quality

Ongoing wildfires in the Pacific Northwest region have caused a substantial decline in air quality that is expected to last through the coming weekend, with a forecast for improvement by the beginning of next week. As you are aware, this may lea...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: August 3, 2020

COVID-19 Updates for Clinicians: August 3, 2020

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 incidence continued to increase for the sixth consecutive week through July 25, with the most recent 2-week period being 97 confirmed cases per 100K*14days (see Figure 1 below). When this metric approaches or exceeds 100,...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: July 13, 2020

Update on COVID-19 Testing for Healthcare Providers

Update on COVID-19 Testing for Healthcare Providersc/o Kathy Lofy, MD (State Health Officer, Washington State Department of Health [DOH])

Dear Provider,

We recently became aware of significant delays in obtaining COVID-19 test results from some of the large...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: July 9, 2020

Update for Clinicians: COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Snohomish County

Update for CliniciansCOVID-19 Cases Increasing in Snohomish CountyJuly 7, 2020

Contents

Requested Actions
COVID-19 Data Summary
Updated COVID-19 Testing Guidance for Healthcare Providers
Employer Roles and Responsibilities

Requested Actions

Be aware that COVID-1...

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Health Alerts

COVID-19 Update for VeterinariansMay 5, 2020

SUMMARY: See this health alert for

COVID-19 Guidance for Veterinarians
Caring for a pet from a household where a person has suspected or confirmed COVID-19
Testing for SARS-CoV-2
Managing a pet th...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: May 1, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians, May 1, 2020

SUMMARY: See this health alert for

Updated Guidelines for SARS-CoV2 Testing
SARS-CoV2 Testing Survey
Health District Not a Venue for SARS-CoV2 Serology
HRSA Launches COVID-19 Uninsured Program
COVID-19 in 2020 ...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: April 27, 2020

Isolation & Quarantine Referral Process Update: April 27, 2020

Please note that the referral process for the isolation-and-quarantine (I&Q) facility at Angel of the Winds Arena has been simplified. To launch a referral, please just contact the I&Q facility directly at 425-238-3439. Criteria for eligibility ar...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: April 24, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians: April 24, 2020

SUMMARY: See this health alert for

Health District After-Hours Calls
How to Sign Up for Health Advisories
Serologic Testing

Health District After-Hours Calls

Our after-hours communicable disease (CD) reporting line (425-339-5278) prompts clinicians to...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: April 13, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians: April 13, 2020

COVID-19 Update for CliniciansApril 13, 2020

Contents

Isolation & Quarantine Site Update
Syndromic Management of STD during COVID-19
COVID-19 Data
Isolation and Quarantine Supplemental Materials

Isolation & Quarantine Site Update

Requested Actions:

Please...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: April 7, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians April 7, 2020

In this update:

COVID-19 Data Update
Snohomish County Isolation & Quarantine Facility
HIPAA & Telehealth during COVID-19 Emergency
Cloth Face Coverings

Summary

Taken together, these data provisionally suggest that COVID-19 transmission is decreasing in ...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Data Update

Summary

Taken together, these data suggest that COVID-19 transmission is increasing in the community and that an increasing proportion of emergency department visits and hospital admissions for febrile respiratory disease over the past ...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: March 22, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians March 22, 2020

SUMMARY: See this health alert for

Brief Epidemiologic Update
Updated Guidance from the Washington State Department of Health
Requested Action
Background
Isolation – Healthcare Workers and First Responders
Quarantine – Healthcare Wo...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: March 19, 2020

March 19 Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Clinicians

COVID-19 Updated Guidance for CliniciansMarch 19, 2020

Summary: Please review this health alert for:

Situation update
Future projections and care standards planning
Testing guidelines update
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Long term care facilities
Kidney ce...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: March 10, 2020

March 9 COVID-19 Updated Guidance for Clinicians

COVID-19 Updated Guidance for Clinicians March 9, 2020

SUMMARY: Please review this health alert for:

Situation update
Laboratory testing guidance
Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings
Directions for Pati...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: March 5, 2020

Outpatient Guidance for COVID-19: March 5, 2020

The attached outpatient guidance for the COVID-19 response is being shared from Washington Department of Health and Snohomish Health District.

Please see the DOH document here: https://alertsenseadmin.blob.core.windows.net/snohomish-county-wa/Out...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: March 3, 2020

March 3 COVID-19 Updated Guidance for Clinicians

• Surveillance data through March 2, 2020

Updated tool for patient triage attached.
COVID-19 testing is now commercially available through the University of Washington
- Information page: https://testguide.labm...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: March 1, 2020

COVID-19 Update for Health Care Systems Mitigating COVID-19 Impacts

Requested Actions:

Please review SHD’s recent updates for clinicians from February 28 and March 1 and follow those guidelines for determining eligibility for COVID-19 testing. Visit http://www.snohd.org/304/HealthAlerts
Put sys...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: March 1, 2020

March 1, 2020 COVID-19 Updated Guidance for Clinicians

The February 28 update contained an error of omission in the definition of a person under investigation (PUI) eligible for testing. The phrase “…requiring hospitalization” was missing from the second row addressing...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: February 28, 2020

February 28, 2020 COVID-19 Updated Guidance for Clinicians

Corrected March 1, 2020

Clinical Guidance & Requested Actions

Sustained person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 in large numbers has been established in nations near to and far from China, including South Korea (1766), Italy (528), Iran (245), and Jap...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: February 6, 2020

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Respiratory Infection Updated Guidance for Health Care Providers 2/6

Health Alert: Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Respiratory Infection Updated Guidance for Health Care Providers February 6, 2020

Update:

18 days have passed since 2019-nCoV was confirmed in a Snohomish Country traveler returning from Wuhan,...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: January 24, 2020

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Respiratory Infection Updated Guidance for Health Care Providers

Requested Actions

Be aware that
- 2019-nCoV has been confirmed in a traveler who returned to Snohomish County from Wuhan, China, on January 15; and
- approximately 50 contacts from health care and occupational settings are being mon...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: January 21, 2020

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Respiratory Infection Wuhan City, China & Snohomish County

Action requested:

Be aware that 2019-nCoV has been confirmed in a traveler who recently returned to Snohomish County from Wuhan, China.
Obtain a detailed travel history for patients being evaluated with fever and acute respiratory illness.
2019-nCoV should b...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: December 18, 2019

Health Advisory: Hepatitis A Outbreak in Snohomish County

Actions requested:

Health care providers, particularly hospital emergency departments and urgent care centers, should offer hepatitis A vaccines to all patients who are homeless, users of injection or non-injection illicit drugs, infected with h...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: December 10, 2019

Influenza Circulating in Snohomish County

Action requested:

Be aware that influenza is now circulating in the community (see Figure 1 below).
Encourage unvaccinated patients to get vaccinated as soon as possible, particularly those predisposed to severe illness or complications ...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: October 22, 2019

Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis Reporting, Assessment & Vaccine Availability

Action requested:

Immediately notify the Snohomish Health District Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response Program (SHD CD) at 425.339.5278 to report suspected human rabies exposures due to a bite from or other exposure to an an...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: October 14, 2019

Vaping-Associated Lung Injury: Clinician Guidelines, State Board of Health Emergency Rule

Background:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of vaping-related lung injury...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: September 17, 2019

Outbreak of Severe Lung Disease Associated with E-cigarette Use or Vaping

Health Alert: Outbreak of Severe Lung Disease Associated with E-cigarette Use or Vaping

Three Cases Identified in Washington State

Key Actions Requested:

Be aware of reports of severe pulmonary disease associated with vaping from multiple U.S. stat...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: August 19, 2019

Health Advisories: Hepatitis A Case, Vaping-associated Illness, and Upcoming Training

Hepatitis A Case in Snohomish County

Actions requested:

Be aware of a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a foodworker at Ashiya Teriyaki located at 1233 164th St SW in Lynnwood. People who ate at this restaurant between August 2 and August 15 may be...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: August 6, 2019

Health Advisory: Hepatitis A Outbreak in Washington State

August 6, 2019

Situation:

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has announced the outbreak of Hepatitis A within Washington State. Multiple states across the country have reported outbreaks of Hepatitis A, primarily among...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: January 28, 2019

Health Advisory: Measles Outbreak in Clark County, Washington — Jan. 28, 2019

Key Messages:

According to Washington Department of Health, 34 people in Clark County and 1 adult in King County, and 1 person in Multnomah County, Oregon have been confirmed as measles.
Report all patients with suspected measles immediately to the Snohomis...

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Health Alerts

Posted on: January 24, 2019

Health Advisory: Measles Outbreak in Clark County, Washington — Jan. 24, 2019

Key Messages:

According to Washington Department of Health, 23 people in Clark County and 1 adult in King County have been confirmed as measles, with 3 suspect cases also children, and over 1,000 contacts.
Consider the diagnosis of measles among persons pre...

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Posted on: June 21, 2021

Heat and Smoke: Staying Safe During Summer

Summer brings fun and activities, but also hotter days and seasonal wildfire smoke. The severity of heat waves or smoky stretches can vary, but both heat and smoke can be dangerous. These tips can help you stay safe through the season.

Heat

Don’t ...

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Posted on: March 24, 2021

Bored? Visit our Activities page

Check out a variety of printable educational resources, from coloring pages and posters to games and puzzles. You can find them all at www.snohd.org/activities. Check back, too, as the site is updated with new activities.

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Home

Posted on: August 7, 2019

Water Safety: Prevent Drowning

We urge you to be safe and help keep others safe in or around water. Whether you are at a swimming pool or the beach, water safety is essential.

A few key reminders:

Keep a close eye on children and make sure they are wearing life jackets if they ...

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Posted on: December 9, 2019

Medical Reserve Corps Weekly Update

The Medical Reserve Corps has a training coming up on Saturday, January 11 in Tulalip. This will include an MRC Orientation, followed by a training on how MRC Volunteers will work in an Operations Center in a disaster situation. Please email me to registe...

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MRC Public

Posted on: December 3, 2019

Medical Reserve Corps Weekly Update

There are a couple of cold weather shelter trainings coming up – just email me if you would like to attend one of them:

Saturday, December 7 from 10- noon
Monday, December 9 from (either 5-7 or 6-8 depending on shelter opening)

Visit our w...

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MRC Public

Posted on: November 25, 2019

Medical Reserve Corps Weekly Update

Visit our webpage for more information about trainings and volunteer opportunities or contact me by email.

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MRC Public

Posted on: November 12, 2019

Medical Reserve Corps Weekly Update

The MRC Orientation on Saturday, November 23 is a great way to get updated on how the MRC will be operating. It is followed by a training on staffing a POD – a key function of the MRC. And lunch is included. To register for this free training, j...

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MRC Public

Posted on: November 4, 2019

Medical Reserve Corps Weekly Update

Visit our webpage at for more information about free trainings.

Besides our cold weather shelter trainings, our next training is on Saturday, November 23. We will start with an MRC Orientation at 10 am, followed by a Points of ...

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We still need more people to ...

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Snohomish County Medical Reserve Corps

Posted on: September 16, 2019

Medical Reserve Corps Weekly Update

WHY ARE WE USING CIVIC PLUS? For the last couple of weeks, you have received the email from “listserv@civicplus.com.” I am not sure if everyone has been receiving the emails and I recognize that this platform is quite different from wh...

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Posted on: October 17, 2019

MRC -- THIS IS A CALL DOWN DRILL

This is a call down drill. The only action needed for this drill is to email TQuinn@snohd.org and answer the questions below. Please do NOT take any action except an email.

We are simulating that a 6.1 earthquake has occurred on the South Whidbey Island Fa...

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Posted on: September 17, 2021

Help Needed to Curb Increasing Transmission in School, Childcare and Youth Settings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980 communications@snohd.org

Help Needed to Curb Increasing Transmission in School, Childcare and Youth Settings

Local, state health officials share resou...

Remember those lost to overdose, spread hope for recovery at A Night to Remember, A Time To Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2021

CONTACT:

Cathi Lee, Debbie Warfield, Lindsey Arrington - Hope Soldiers425.341.3572info@hopesoldiers.com

Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org

Kent Patton, 425.388.3883Kent.Patton@snoco.org &nbs...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: August 10, 2021

New Masking Directive Issued for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: August 6, 2021

Sharp increase in cases, hospitalizations is unsustainable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 6, 2021

CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.339.5223communications@snohd.org

Sharp increase in cases, hospitalizations is unsustainable

Public participation in vaccination, masking for all and contact tracing are essential to reduce ...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: July 26, 2021

To fight climbing cases and delta variant, all urged to mask up in public indoor spaces

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2021

CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.339.5223communications@snohd.org

To fight climbing cases and delta variant, all urged to mask up in public indoor spaces

Universal masking helps protect those who are unvaccinated and offers...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: July 26, 2021

Board of Health Special Meeting - July 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2021
CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.339.5223com...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: July 20, 2021

Snohomish Health District seeing increase in reports of shellfish-linked infections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 20, 2021

CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbray@snohd.org

Snohomish Health District seeing increase in reports of shellfish-linked infections

Public reminded to avoid eating raw or undercooked shellfish.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash.&nbs...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: July 19, 2021

Special Board of Health Executive Committee Meeting - July 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2021
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.86...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: July 16, 2021

COVID-19 prevention measures remain crucial as cases climb

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 16, 2021

CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbray@snohd.org

COVID-19 prevention measures remain crucial as cases climb

Snohomish County residents are encouraged to follow guidance for preventing disease, to stay informed, and...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: July 12, 2021

With other providers able to meet demand, Snohomish COunty Vaccine Tas...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: June 25, 2021

Staying Healthy and Cool in the Heat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 25, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Snohomish County Joint Information Center 425-388-5170 eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Staying Healthy and Cool in the Heat

Cooling stations available throughout S...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: June 18, 2021

Nine Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 18, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980 hthomas@snohd.org

Nine Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines

Information and resources to help tell fact from fiction

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – There’s a lot of COVID-19 va...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: June 11, 2021

Life After the Vaccines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980 hthomas@snohd.org

Life After the Vaccines

Helpful tips and public health recommendations once vaccinated

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – For the nearly 450,000 Snohomish County residen...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: June 7, 2021

Cases appear to be connected to cluster involving children in King County

Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: April 19, 2021

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce to open 7th mass vaccination site focused on transit, drive-thru

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 19, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce to open seventh mass vaccination site focused on transit as well as drive-thru access

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: April 16, 2021

Symptom Checks, Testing and Full Quarantine Are Still Critical to COVID-19 Fight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688 hthomas@snohd.org

Symptom Checks, Testing and Full Quarantine Are Still Critical to COVID-19 Fight

Community reminded to seek testing and quarantine if ill or exposed to a confirmed case...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: April 12, 2021

Board of Health Meeting - April 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 13, 2021
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: April 9, 2021

Social Gatherings are Leading Cause of Rising COVID-19 Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 9, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688 hthomas@snohd.org

Social Gatherings are Leading Cause of Rising COVID-19 Cases

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: March 12, 2021

Vaccine Taskforce to Offer Second Dose Clinics and Other COVID-19 Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 12, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Vaccine Taskforce to Offer Second Dose Clinics and Other COVID-19 Updates

Vaccine eligibility expands to Phase 1b2 on March...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: March 9, 2021

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce emphasizes eligibility and appointment requirements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce emphasizes eligibility and appointment requirements for mass vaccination sites

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: March 8, 2021

Board of Health Meeting - March 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 8, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.86...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: March 5, 2021

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens fifth mass vaccination site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 5, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens fifth mass vaccination site

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org

BOEING MEDIA CONTACT:Brianna Jackson425-234-8763brianna.jackson@boeing.com

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: January 29, 2021

Snohomish County to Advance to Phase 2 of Healthy Washington Plan

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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: January 29, 2021

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens north county drive-thru site

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CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 28, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Board of Health Meeting, October 29

The Board of Health will meet on a special day, time, and location to conduct a special ...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: October 23, 2020

Health District Continuing to See High Number of New Cases Daily

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 23, 2020

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.382.3184kbray@snohd.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Posted on: July 29, 2020

Remote Learning Recommended for Start of School Year in Snohomish County

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Board of Health Meeting - July 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 13, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, JULY 14

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular mee...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: July 10, 2020

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Cases Reported Involving Snohomish Health District Staff

One employee has tested positive, one considered probable

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: June 8, 2020

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule for Week of June 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule for Week of June 8

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Thanks to the recent appropriation of CARES Act f...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Board of Health Meeting - June 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 5, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org

Board of Health Meeting, June 9

*Updated 10:57 a.m March 23, 2020, to revise map

March 11, 2020 hthomas@snohd.org

New state and local Orders issued to protect residents’ health from COVID-19

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Today, Governor Jay Ins...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: March 10, 2020

Health District investigates COVID-19 cases involving patients linked to long-term care facility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 10, 2020 CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339....

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: March 9, 2020

Media Advisory: COVID-19 response and coordination with long-term care facility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org

Media Advisory: COVID-19 response and coordination with long-term care facility

STANWOOD, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is investigating a ...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: March 9, 2020

Board of Health Meeting, March 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: March 5, 2020

Media Advisory: COVID-19 Response and Declarations of Emergency

COVID-19 Response and Declarations of Emergency

Contact: Heather Thomas, 425-339-8688, hthomas@snohd.orgKent Patton, 425-388-3883, Kent.Patton@snoco.orgKimberley Cline, 425.257.8687, kcline@everettwa.gov...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: March 4, 2020

Snohomish County United in Response to COVID-19

For immediate release

March 4, 2020

CONTACT:

Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org

Kent
Patton, 425.388.3883, kent.patton@snoco.org

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: February 21, 2020

Statement from Snohomish Health District on recovery of patient

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: January 23, 2020

Update on response to 2019 novel coronavirus in Washington state

For immediate release: January 22, 2020

Contact: Lisa Stromme Warren, Washington State Department of Health, 360-628-7883

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health District, 425-508-4980

Update on response to 2019 novel coronavirus in Washington state

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: January 21, 2020

Case of 2019 novel coronavirus confirmed in Washington state resident

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: January 7, 2020

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: December 11, 2019

Board Adopts 2020 Budget, Appoints Frederick as Administrative Officer

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: December 6, 2019

Board of Health Meeting, December 10

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: December 2, 2019

Flu season arrives in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Flu season is early this year but it’s not too late to protect yourself.

National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 1-7, a good reminder for people to get their annual flu shot if they haven’t alread...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: November 8, 2019

Special Meeting Notice: Board of Health Meeting, November 12

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: September 23, 2019

First Case of Lung Illness in Snohomish County Associated with Vaping

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District has identified the first case of vaping-related lung illness in a Snohomish County resident.

A female in her twenties was admitted to a Snohomish County hospital in August with shortness of ...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: September 9, 2019

Board of Health Meeting, September 10

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: August 26, 2019

Upcoming Overdose Awareness Events in Snohomish County

EVERETT, Wash. — Thousands in Snohomish County struggle with opioid use disorder, and too many are lost to overdose. More than 100 people in Snohomish County died of overdoses in 2018.

Overdose is preventable and recovery is possible. Education a...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: August 15, 2019

Confirmed Hepatitis A Case Closes Lynnwood Restaurant

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District required the immediate closure of Ashiya Teriyaki located at 1233 164th St SW in Lynnwood following a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a foodworker. People who ate at this restaurant between August 2...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: April 5, 2019

Board of Health Meeting, April 9

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: March 22, 2019

Flu season packing a punch in Snohomish County

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: February 8, 2019

Board of Health Meeting, Feb. 12

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Evere...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: January 11, 2019

First Lab-Confirmed Flu Death Reported in Snohomish County

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: January 9, 2019

New Report Estimates Number of People Misusing Opioids in Snohomish County

Image showing burden of disease numbers: 1,400 opioid-related emergency room visits, 5,000 to 10,000

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In a new report released today, the Snohomish Health District estimates that between 5,000 and 10,000 people in Snohomish County are suffering from opioid use disorder. It’s likely that another 35,000 to 80,000 people are misusin...

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Snohomish Health District Media Releases

Posted on: December 7, 2018

Public Hearing Dec. 11 to Consider 2019 Budget

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2021 CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Sharp increase in cases, hospitalizations is unsustainable

Public participation in vaccination, masking for all and contact tracing are essential to reduce ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2021 CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.339.5223com...

To fight climbing cases and delta variant, all urged to mask up in public indoor spaces

Universal masking helps protect those who are unvaccinated and offers...

Snohomish Health District seeing increase in reports of shellfish-linked infections

Public reminded to avoid eating raw or undercooked shellfish.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 12, 2021 CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbr...

Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely

Fire dangers, hospital volumes and increasing variants of concern this holiday weekend

Staying Healthy and Cool in the Heat

Cooling stations available throughout Sno...

Nine Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines

Information and resources to help tell fact from fiction

Life After the Vaccines

Helpful tips and public health recommendations once vaccinated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2021 CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

Relief on the Horizon 500 Days and Four Waves Later

Case counts dropping and vaccine rates increasing are welcome signs after long response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 10, 2021 CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

Appointments now recommended but not required at mass vaccination sites in Snohomish County

To increase ease of vaccination, the Snohomish Cou...

With doses at risk, Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce urges people to take their shot

After months of high demand, a sudden sharp downturn in booking appointments...

Snohomish County Reaches Milestone of 500,000 Vaccines Given

Vaccine supplies holding steady as County races against variant-fueled surge

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce to open seventh mass vaccination site focused on transit as well as drive-thru access

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Symptom Checks, Testing and Full Quarantine Are Still Critical to COVID-19 Fight

Community reminded to seek testing and quarantine if ill or exposed to a confirmed case...

Social Gatherings are Leading Cause of Rising COVID-19 Cases

Limiting nonessential gatherings and consistent mask usage are the keys to bending curve

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce prepares to open sixth mass vaccination site

Vaccination activities also are focused on a...

Help Needed to Turn Numbers Around Quickly

Community asked to celebrate wisely, limit nonessential gatherings as the number of cases a...

Appointme...

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce emphasizes eligibility and appointment requirements for mass vaccination sites

People sho...

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens fifth mass vaccination site

Vaccination efforts are hitting another milestone this ...

COVID Updates and Reminders for Safer Holidays

Give Thanks, Not COVID

Health District Continuing to See High Number of New Cases Daily

Temporary Closure of Testing Sites Due to Air Quality Concerns

Health District drive-thru locations will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday ...

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders

Opioid Outreach Work Continues in Snohomish County Despite COVID-19

Partners announce new opioid data portals, fe...

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and New Releases of State Guidance

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Update

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County

Remote Learning Recommended for Start of School Year in Snohomish County

Given the continued increase in COVID-19 cases, Health District favors r...

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, JULY 14

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

Health District Relying on Employers to Play a Critical Role in COVID-19 Response

Organizations encouraged to review requirements and develop interna...

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

Health District Looking to Identify Guests from Stanwood Party

Attendees of large gatherings to remain home for 14 days, get tes...

Drive-thru Testing Schedule, Data Updates, and looking toward Phase 3

COVID-19 Cases Reported Involving Snohomish Health District Staff

One employee has tested positive, one considered probable

Board of Health Meeting, June 9

Full board to convene for regular business

SPECIAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING NOTICE - MAY 29

STAY HOME, STAY HEALTHY UPDATES – MAY 22

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CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbr...

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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

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