Health Department Leaders Support Holistic Plan to Address Impact of Drug Crisis on Snohomish County

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on May 18, 2023, announced that he is advancing a holistic plan to address the impact the drug crisis is having on Snohomish County residents and businesses. First, he is issuing an Executive Directive, effective imm...

Updates on mask requirements

The Washington State Department of Health has announced that the Secretary of Health’s mask order will end April 3. This means masks no longer will be required under state rules for healthcare, long-term care, and adult correctional facilities.&...

About 9 out of 10 Snohomish County K-12 students have completed required immunizations

Updated data show that 91.6% of K-12 students in Snohomish County have completed immunization requirements, which is just over 110,000 of the county’s 120,204 students. 

Last week, the Washington State Department of Health updated its sc...

COVID-19 Boosters Update: Bivalent boosters

*Please note that information may change quickly. This was updated September 6, 2022

The arrival of the bivalent COVID-19 booster is exciting news. This vaccine will provide better protection against the currently circulating COVID virus Omicron variants a...

Healthy Youth Survey results include good news about substance use, concerns around mental health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 22, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Healthy Youth Survey results include good news about substance use, concerns around mental health

More than 15,000 Snohomish County students responded to the ...

What to Know About the Mask Requirements Lifting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 11, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

What to Know About the Mask Requirements Lifting

State and federal partners have provided updated guidance 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA – As the statewide mask order li...

Board of Health Meeting - March 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEAL...

Confirmed measles case in Snohomish County resident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     February 21, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Confirmed measles case in Snohomish County resident

Potential risk of exposure for unvaccinated people at locations in King County&...

Statewide Mask Orders to End March 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 17, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Free Masks Available at Snohomish County Libraries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 11, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

New mass vaccination site to open on Tuesday, testing site coming soon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                

January 17, 2022

CONTACTS: 

DOH Communica...

Board of Health Meeting - January 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF H...

Updates to Isolation and Quarantine Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 14, 2022 

CONTACT: communications...

Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds is Reopened

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 10, 2022

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Working Together to Ease the Strain on the Healthcare System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 7, 2022

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980 commun...

Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds Closed to Swimming and Diving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 4, 2022

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Climb in case count is reminder to play it safe over New Year’s weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 30, 2021

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425-339-5223communications@snohd.org  

Climb in case count is reminder to play it safe over New Year’s weekend

Vaccination, avoiding crowds, and consistent mask use are top tools fo...

Omicron detected in Snohomish County; updates to monthly reporting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 17, 2021

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425-339-5223...

At Least 33 Local Cases Linked to Multi-County Wrestling COVID-19 Outbreak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 15, 2021

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Board of Health Meeting - December 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 10, 2021                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thom...

Pfizer Booster Now Recommended for 16 and Up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      December 10, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688communications@snohd.org

Pfizer Booster Now Recommended for 16 and Up

New recommendation comes after almost one year of data 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY...

Health Officer Announces Plans to Step Down in June

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   December 7, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688communications@snohd.org

Health Officer Announces Plans to Step Down in June

Dr. Spitters will be leaving in mid-2022 after more than two decades of service

SNOHOMI...

Executive Committee Special Meeting - August 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.508....

New Data Highlights Impact that Delta is Having in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 20, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas...

All Health Officers in Washington Urge Residents to Mask Up Indoors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 12, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.508...

New Masking Directive Issued for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 10, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.508...

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 ...

Board of Health Special Meeting - July 29

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

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...

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...

Board of Health Meeting - July 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 12, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbr...

Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 2, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The extrem...

Staying Healthy and Cool in the Heat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 25, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org  

Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5170eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Staying Healthy and Cool in the Heat

Cooling stations available throughout Sno...

Nine Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 18, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@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 vaccine information ou...

Life After the Vaccines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Life After the Vaccines

Helpful tips and public health recommendations once vaccinated

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – For the nearly 450,000 Snohomish County residents who hav...

Board of Health Meeting - June 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

Relief on the Horizon 500 Days and Four Waves Later

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Relief on the Horizon 500 Days and Four Waves Later

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – It ha...

Board of Health Meeting - May 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 10, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 4, 2021

CONTACT:Joint Information Center425-388-5170eccjic.activation@snoco.org  

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas425-508-4980hthomas@snohd.org 

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 23, 2021 

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Snohomish County Reaches Milestone of 500,000 Vaccines Given

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Was...

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

T...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@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...

Social Gatherings are Leading Cause of Rising COVID-19 Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 9, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

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, Wa...

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce prepares to open sixth mass vaccination site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2021

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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 2, 2021

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

Help Needed to Turn Numbers Around Quickly

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

Snohomish County Ranked Among Healthiest in Washington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                March 31, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.49...

Appointments still required, eligibility verification changing at mass vaccination sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2021

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

COVID-19 Call Center (not for media inquiries): 425-339-5278, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Appointme...

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

People sho...

Board of Health Meeting - March 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 8, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.86...

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

Vaccination efforts are hitting another milestone this ...

Board of Health Meeting - February 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 8, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339...

Play it Smart this Super Bowl Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 5, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Snohomish County to be in Phase 1 Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 8, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

COVID-19 Updates in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 22, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

COVID Vaccines Arrive in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 18, 2020

Contacts:Joint Information Center (JIC), ...

COVID-19 Updates in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 11, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

Board of Health Meeting & Public Hearing for 2021 Budget - December 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 7, 2020                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

Updates on Long-term Care, Testing and Vaccine Planning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 4, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

New Data Updates, Test Sites and Vaccine Distribution Plan for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 25, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

COVID Updates and Reminders for Safer Holidays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 20, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID Updates and Reminders for Safer Holidays

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish County reached a grim milestone this week as it surpassed 250 deaths due...

Give Thanks, Not COVID

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 13, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Give Thanks, Not COVID

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As COVID rates continue to rise, Snohomish County is seeing increased hospitalizations and stress on the h...

Cases Continuing to Increase in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 6, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas...

Health District Continuing to See High Number of New Cases Daily

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 23, 2020

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.382.3184kbray@snohd.org 

Health District Continuing to See High Number of New Cases Daily

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As the most recent numbers show, the Snohomish Health District...

Schools in Snohomish County May Continue Limited In-Person Learning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               October 20, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Health District Calls on Community for Help to Curb Increasing Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             October 16, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.49...

Board of Health Meeting - October 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2020                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

Updates on Local and State COVID-19 Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                October 9, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Drive-Thru Testing, Information for Employers and Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                October 2, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Tips for Celebrating Halloween Safely

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           September 30, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org...

COVID Website Refresh, Data Updates, and Testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                            September 25, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.or...

Temporary Closure of Testing Sites Due to Air Quality Concerns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Temporary Closure of Testing Sites Due to Air Quality Concerns

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

Board of Health Meeting - September 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              September 7, 2020        ...

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is continuing testing at ...

Opioid Outreach Work Continues in Snohomish County Despite COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2020

CONTACT:        Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health Dis...

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Update

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District will continue drive-thru testing this...

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2020 

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.382.3184kbray@snohd.org

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is working ...

Remote Learning Recommended for Start of School Year in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

July 29, 2020 

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.382.3184kbray@snohd.org 

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District was ...

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...

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 10, 2020 

CONTACTS: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Joint Information Center, 425.388.5170eccjic.activation@snoco.org

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Governor Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesma...

Health District Looking to Identify Guests from Stanwood Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Health District Looking to Identify Guests from Stanwood Party 

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

Snohomish County Leaders Continue Monitoring COVID-19 Activity

Contacst:

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980

Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425....

Drive-thru Testing Schedule, Data Updates, and Looking Toward Phase 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is continuin...

COVID-19 Cases Reported Involving Snohomish Health District Staff

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

EVERETT, Wash. ...

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

Full board to convene for regular business 

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

Snohomish County Approved to Move to Phase 2

Contact:

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980

Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425.3...

Phase 2 Variance for Snohomish County Officially Submitted

Contacts:

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980

Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425....

Phase 2 Variance for Snohomish County to be Submitted Monday

Contact: 

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170 

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980 

Kent Patton, Snohomish Coun...

Special Board of Health Meeting Notice - May 29

SPECIAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING NOTICE - MAY 29

The Board of Health will meet on a special day, time, and location to conduct a special meeting as set forth on the agenda below:

Friday, May 29, 202010 a.m.

https://zoom.us/j/98993918437Dial In: 253-215-8782; ...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates – May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

STAY HOME, STAY HEALTHY UPDATES – MAY 22

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As the community heads into a scaled-back Memorial Day weekend...

Special Board of Health Meeting - May 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                 May 20, 2020       &a...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates - May 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

STAY HOME, STAY HEALTHY UPDATES 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – While the Snohomish Health District is largely focused on the COVID-19 ...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates, May 8, 2020

STAY HOME, STAY HEALTHY UPDATES 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Residents are encouraged to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. Do so safely by staying close to home, maintaining at least six feet of distance from others who are not household ...

Special Board of Health Meeting, March 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 17, 2020                                   

CONTACT:   Hea...

Snohomish Health District suspends most in-person services effective noon today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Snohomish Health District suspends most in-person services effective noon todayMany services will continue to be available online and by phone

EVERETT, Wash. &ndas...

Cross-Sector Partners Launch $250,000 Coronavirus Response Fund

Media release shared from:Community Foundation of Snohomish County2823 Rockefeller Ave.Everett, WA 98201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 13, 2020

Media Contact:Karri Matau, President & CEO425.212.4056karri@cf-sc.org

Cross-Sector Partners Launch $250,000 Coron...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688

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...

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

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

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 ...

Board of Health Meeting, March 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2020                            

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

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

Kimberley Cline, 425.257.8687, kcline@everettwa.gov...

First Death from Coronavirus (COVID-19) of Snohomish County resident. Fourth case announced.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE             March 2, 2020                            ...

Statement from Snohomish Health District on recovery of patient

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

New community health assessment report released for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – While not a surprise to most, new data confirms that suicide, opioid misuse and youth mental health are among the top health issues in Snohomish County. On a more positive note, the County’s rates of homicide,...

Board Adopts 2020 Budget, Appoints Frederick as Administrative Officer

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash – At its regular business meeting on Tuesday, December 10, the Board of Health took action on a number of key items for the Snohomish Health District. The first of which was adoption of the agency’s 2020 budget.

T...

Board of Health Meeting, December 10

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

In...

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...

Special Meeting Notice: Board of Health Meeting, November 12

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

Ju...

Public hearing on Health District preliminary budget, Nov. 12

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will take comments on the preliminary 2020 Snohomish Health District budget during its next regularly scheduled meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. The meeting is in the auditorium on the first f...

Prepare for Flu Season

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Scrub your hands. Cover your cough. Get your flu vaccine. Stay home if you feel ill.

Now is the time to refresh yourself and your family about the best ways to avoid getting the flu, and to avoid spreading it if you do get sick.&a...

Regular Meeting and Special Meeting for a Work Session, October 8

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

Just prior to its regula...

Board of Health Meeting, September 10

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

The full board packet...

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 and treatme...

Board of Health Meeting and Work Session, Aug. 13

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

Just...

Comments sought on potential statewide food rule changes

Don’t miss your chance to comment on potential changes to statewide rules for retail food services. The comment period is over at the end of July. 

Multiple public presentations by the Washington State Department of Health are planned to...

Board of Health Meeting, July 9

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

The full boa...

Words Matter: Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide

Words have power. And while it's important for people to talk about suicide, it's just as important to choose our words with care.

Journalists, bloggers, students, social media users and communication professionals are invited to a free training at the Sno...

Board of Health Meeting, June 11

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

Th...

Board of Health Meeting, May 14

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

The full boa...

Board of Health Meeting, April 9

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

The full bo...

Flu season packing a punch in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Flu season typically peaks between January and March, but the timing and severity is unpredictable. Since the start of the year, there have been 15 flu-related deaths, which is down considerably from the two previous seasons.

Scho...

New Healthy Youth Survey results show concerning vaping trends in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The likelihood that young people in Snohomish County are binge drinking, smoking cigarettes or using illegal drugs like heroin or methamphetamine appears to be dropping, according to the 2018 Healthy Youth Survey Results...

Snohomish County ranked third healthiest in Washington State

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish County holds its spot as third healthiest county in Washington State for the second year in a row, according to the annual County Health Rankings.

The 10th annual rankings were released today by the Robert Wood Johnson F...

Board Votes to Support Funding Request for Everett Smelter Site Clean-up

 SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – At its regularly scheduled meeting, the Board of Health unanimously approved a resolution in support of the City of Everett’s request to the legislature for capital funding to address the Everett Smelter clean-up.&n...

First Lab-Confirmed Flu Death Reported in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District has received its first report of a laboratory-confirmed influenza (flu) death for the 2018-19 season. A Marysville woman in her early-80s with underlying conditions died earlier this week. 

F...

Public Hearing Dec. 11 to Consider 2019 Budget

During its regular board meeting, the Board of Health will hold a public hearing and is expected to take action on the 2019 budget. The meeting will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health...

Health Advisory: Benzathine penicillin shortage and syphilis

June 8, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that Pfizer pharmaceuticals, the sole supplier of benzathine penicillin in the U.S., has reported a shortage of benzathine penicillin (Bicillin LA) due to increased demand for the drug related to the growing ...

Health Advisory: Potential Risk for New Mpox Cases

June 2, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that spring and summer could lead to a resurgence of mpox (formerly monkeypox) as people gather for festivals and other events. 
  • U.S. cases of mpox have declined since peaking in August 2022, but the ...

Advisory: Outbreak of Suspected Fungal Meningitis in Patients who Underwent Procedures in Mexico

June 1, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that patients who underwent medical or surgical procedures under epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico, and who have developed signs or symptoms of possible meningitis (e.g., fever, headache, stiff neck, n...

Health Advisory: Cases of Salmonella likely linked to consuming Papa Murphy’s raw dough products

May 31, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that the Washington State Department of Health is working with local and federal public health partners to investigate cases of Salmonella.
  • The cases are likely linked to consuming raw chocolate chip cookie do...

Health Advisory: Measles case in King County resident, potential exposure locations in Seattle area

May 30, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware of a recent confirmed measles case in a King County child with unknown exposure (no international travel) and unknown vaccination history. See public exposure locations below. 
  • The infectious period f...

Health Advisory: Hepatitis A case in food worker at Everett and Lake Stevens food businesses

May 26, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that a hepatitis A case occurred in a food worker who worked at two Taco Bell locations: 2727 Broadway in Everett and 303 91st Ave NE in Lake Stevens.
  • There may be public exposures of customers who ate food fr...

Health Advisory: Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania

Health Advisory: Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania

April 12, 2023

Action Requested

• Be aware of the potential risk of imported cases to the U.S. from two confirmed outbreaks of Marburg virus disease (MVD), one each in Equatori...

Health Advisory: Continued increase in syphilis cases including congenital syphilis cases

Health Advisory: Continued increase in syphilis cases including congenital syphilis cases; routine testing of sexually active women recommended

April 11, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware of a continued increase in primary and secondary syphilis cases...

Health Advisory: Frozen strawberries recalled due to Hepatitis A risk to consumers

Health Advisory: Frozen strawberries recalled due to Hepatitis A risk to consumers 

March 20, 2023

Action Requested 

• Consider administering postexposure prophylaxis to susceptible (unvaccinated) persons who have consumed recalled strawberri...

Health Advisory: Waiver and patient limits removed to increase buprenorphine access

Health Advisory: Waiver and patient limits removed to increase buprenorphine access 

March 15, 2023

Action Requested

• Be aware that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) have eli...

Health Advisory: Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) Shigellosis in the U.S.

Health Advisory: Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) Shigellosis in the U.S.

March 14, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been monitoring an increase in extensively drug-resistant (...

Health Advisory: Measles Exposure at Large Gathering in Kentucky

Health Advisory: Measles Exposure at Large Gathering in Kentucky

March 6, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware of a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated adult who, while infectious, attended a large religious gathering at Asbury University in Wil...

Health Advisory: Chikungunya Virus in Paraguay and Risk to Travelers

Health Advisory: Chikungunya Virus in Paraguay and Risk to Travelers

March 3, 2023

Action Requested 

• Consider chikungunya virus infection in travelers returning from Paraguay and surrounding countries with acute onset of fever and polyarthralgia.
• Con...

Health Advisory: Tools and resources for increasing access, prescribing, & uptake of COVID treatment

Health Advisory: Tools and resources for increasing access, prescribing, and uptake of COVID-19 treatment 

February 16, 2023

Action Requested

• Talk with symptomatic or COVID-positive patients about COVID-19 treatment options.
• Encourage early ...

Health Advisory: Updates on COVID-19 Prevention and Therapeutics for Treatment

Health Advisory: Updates on COVID-19 Prevention and Therapeutics for Treatment 

January 13, 2023

Action Requested 

• Given the increasing prevalence of Omicron sublineages (particularly XBB.1.5), it is a great time to reinforce and redouble p...

Health Advisory: Increased Candida Auris Transmission in Healthcare Facilities

Health Advisory: Increased Candida Auris Transmission in Healthcare Facilities

December 21, 2022 

Action Requested 

• Be aware that an emerging fungal pathogen, Candida auris, is spreading and causing outbreaks in healthcare facilities. Per r...

Health Advisory: Growing Measles Outbreak in Ohio – Measles Reminders and Readiness

Health Advisory: Growing Measles Outbreak in Ohio – Measles Reminders and Readiness

December 20, 2022

Action Requested 

• Be aware of a growing measles outbreak in central Ohio. At this time, no cases have been identified in Snohom...

Health Advisory: Management of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Shortage

Health Advisory: Management of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Shortage

December 14, 2022

Action Requested 

• Be aware of a shortage in commonly used medications such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu ®) due to increased respiratory virus activity.
• Thoroughly revi...

Respiratory Virus Activity Increasing; Shortage of Medications Compounding Strain on Healthcare

 Health Advisory: Respiratory Virus Activity Increasing; Shortage of Medications Compounding Strain on Healthcare

November 22, 2022

Action Requested 

• Be aware of continued increase in respiratory virus activity, including a rapid increase i...

Health Advisory: Increased Respiratory Virus Activity Impacting Children and Healthcare System

Health Advisory: Increased Respiratory Virus Activity Impacting Children and Healthcare System

November 8, 2022

Action Requested 

• Be aware of increased respiratory virus activity, particularly among pediatric patients.
  • This includes increased influen...

Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Use of JYNNEOS Vaccine

 Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Use of JYNNEOS Vaccine

October 25, 2022 

Action Requested 

• Be aware of updated Guidelines for JYNNEOS Vaccine Use from the Washington State Department of Health.

•...

Health Alert: Ebola Disease Outbreak

HEALTH ALERT:  EBOLA DISEASE OUTBREAK

October 13, 2022

REQUESTED ACTION:

• Be aware of an ongoing outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD, Sudan ebolavirus) in Uganda since September 2022
• Counsel patients planning travel to Uganda about EVD and ...

Health Advisory: Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Health Advisory: ACCUTE FLACCID MYELITIS

October 6, 2022

Since the end of August 2022, CDC sentinel surveillance sites for respiratory pathogens have been reporting increases in enterovirus D-68 (EV-D68) respiratory disease. EV-D68 is also the main enterovi...

Health Advisory: COVID-19 treatment options for moderately or severely immunocompromised patients

Health Advisory: COVID-19 treatment options for moderately or severely immunocompromised patients

September 23, 2022

Action requested:

• Be aware of treatment options including monoclonal antibodies or MAbs, as well as oral antivirals. Make a plan wit...

Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Testing, Reporting, Treatment and Vaccination

Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Testing, Reporting, Treatment and Vaccination in Snohomish County  

September 16, 2022

Action Requested 

• Be aware of the ongoing global outbreak of monkeypox with local tr...

Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Testing, Reporting, Treatment and Vaccination Snohomish County

Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Testing, Reporting, Treatment and Vaccination Snohomish County  

August 5, 2022 

Action Requested 

• Be aware of the global outbreak of monkeypox with local transmission in S...

Clinician Alert: CDC Highlights Monkeypox Case Finding and Awareness of Non-Classical Presentations

Clinician Alert: CDC Update Highlights Monkeypox Case Finding and Awareness of Non-Classical Presentations

June 15, 2022

Requested actions

• Be aware that monkeypox can mimic other rash illnesses with a similar appearance (e.g., varicella, he...

Clinician Alert: Monkeypox Specimen Collection Revisited

Clinician Alert 

Monkeypox Specimen Collection Revisited

June 2, 2022

This alert provides a brief update on specimen collection and submission.  Please refer to the Health District’s prior monkeypox alert issued May 23, 2022, for ...

Syphilis Transmission Increasing: Updated Screening Guidelines & Prevention of Congenital Syphilis

May 27, 2022

Clinician Alert

Syphilis Transmission Increasing: Updated Screening Guidelines & Prevention of Congenital Syphilis

Actions Requested 

• Recognize that syphilis transmission is increasing locally and that, although me...

Clinician Advisory: Paxlovid Rebound & Correction: Monkeypox Alert

Clinician Advisory: Paxlovid Rebound

May 24, 2022

Requested actions

• Be aware that cases of rebound in COVID-19 symptoms and/or viral test positivity have been reported, generally occurring 2-8 days after recovery. For further information, see the full text o...

Clinician Alert: Monkeypox in Europe and North America

Clinician Alert: Monkeypox in Europe and North America

May 23, 2022

Requested actions

• Be aware that multiple outbreaks of monkeypox have been detected in Europe and North America during the month of May, including a case diagnosed in a Massachusetts resident...

Clinician Advisory: Falling Immunization Coverage Among Children

May 12, 2022

Clinician Advisory: Falling Immunization Coverage Among Children

Call to Action for Reminding and Recalling Under-Immunized Patients

Requested action:

• Please use reminders and recall messaging directed toward parents and guardians in ord...

Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes

April 28, 2022

Clinician Advisory: Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes of COVID-19

Requested Actions: 

• Encourage patients to be fully vaccinated and up-to-date with respect...

Recommendations: Adenovirus Testing & Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology

Please see the advisory linked below regarding association of adenovirus 41 with severe hepatitis in pediatric patients and recommending testing for adenovirus by PCR on blood, stool, rectal swab and/or respiratory specimens. We ask that clinicians who di...

Reminder: Moderately-to-severely immunosuppressed people eligible for 3rd primary dose and booster

January 28, 2021 Clinician Advisory – COVID-19 

Reminder: Moderately-to-severely immunosuppressed people are eligible for third primary dose and booster 

Requested action: Reinforce COVID-19 vaccination recommendations f...

Clinician Advisory: Updated CDC STD Treatment Guidelines

Clinician AdvisoryCDC STD Treatment Guidelines

Updated November 18, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021, providing current evidence-based diagnostic, mana...

Clinician Update-COVID-19: Pfizer’s Pediatric mRNA Vaccine Green Lighted for Implementation

November 3, 2021

Clinician Update--COVID-19: 

Pfizer’s Pediatric mRNA Vaccine Green Lighted for Implementation 

in Children 5-11 Years of Age

Requested Action

• Implement the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&rs...

Clinician Advisory-COVID-19: WA DOH Updates Guidance on Use of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

November 3, 2021

Clinician Advisory--COVID-19: 

WA DOH Updates Guidance on Use of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

Note: This advisory modifies and supersedes previous guidance issued on this topic September 17, 2021.

Request...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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

1. get complete COVID-19 vaccination h...

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...

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

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...

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

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

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&...

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)

 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Isolation & Quarantine Referral Information for Health Care Providers

Snohomish County health care providers:If you identify someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has test results pending, does not need hospitalization, and cannot isolate themselves in a safe/secure environment, you can refer the person to Snohomi...

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians: May 19, 2020

SUMMARY: See this health alert for

• Augmented Case & Contact Investigations for COVID-19
• COVID-19 Clinical Trials
• Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with COVID-19
• COVID-19 Data

Augmented Case & Contact Investigations for ...

Infection Prevention and PPE Guidance for Dental Healthcare Professionals: May 14, 2020

In this advisory:

• Dentistry and COVID-19 transmission
• Patient care, staff screening, and cleaning
• Current PPE availability and requesting resources
• Infection control and PPE recommendations

*Guidance is compiled from CDC and ADA sources. See Resources section ...

COVID-19 Update for Veterinarians: May 5, 2020

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Window Wisdom: Keep Kids Safe from Falls

Window screens are great for keeping bugs out of your house.

They aren’t strong enough to keep children in.

Every spring and summer, when the weather warms enough to leave windows open, toddlers and young children are injured in falls that could be prevente...

Prevent foodborne illness

There are a number of illnesses that can spread through food handling. Whether you are preparing food in a professional setting like a restaurant or at home in your own kitchen, be sure to take steps to prevent the spread of illnesses.

Foodborne illnesses ...

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 ...

Most current smokers want to quit

The health benefits of quitting tobacco are no secret.

At 20 minutes cigarette-free, your heart rate and blood pressure go down. By the time 12 hours is up, carbon monoxide levels in your blood decrease. Weeks later, your circulation and lung function have...

Hepatitis A case confirmed at Everett and Lake Stevens food businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                May 25, 2023

CONTACT: shd-communications@co.snohom...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meetings - May 3 and May 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 2, 2023

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETINGs, May 3 and may 9

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR special meeting may 3, regular meeting may 9

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &...

County Health Department Receiving Nearly $1 Million in State Funds to Expand STI Health Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 27, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County Health Department Receiving Nearly $1 Million in State Funds to Expand STI Health Services

The two-year pilot project is aimed ...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - April 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, April 11

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Th...

Snohomish County Board of Health declares April 3-9 Public Health Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 14, 2023

CONTACT: shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us 

Snohomish County Board of Health declares April 3-9 Public Health Week

The new Board of Health passed the proclamation at its first meeting.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - March 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 10, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, March 14

new County BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR first regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash.&nb...

Board of Health Meeting - December 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2022   

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, December 13

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health w...

Local Health Officers and Health Care Leaders Recommend Wearing Masks Indoors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 9, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Local Health Officers and Health Care Leaders Recommend Wearing Masks Indoors

Snohomish Health District Health Officer joins other leaders in urging illness...

Two more flu deaths in Snohomish County, hospital visits climb rapidly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           December 5, 2022

CONTACT:kbray@snohd.org 

Two more flu deaths in Snohomish County, hospital visits climb rapidly

Three adults in Snohomish County have died from in...

Second Influenza Death of 2022 Confirmed in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 30, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org&nbs...

Flu season ramping up as other viruses continue spreading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Flu season ramping up as other viruses continue spreading 

A surge in illnesses is overloading healthcare providers. People can help by using telehealth opt...

Board of Health Meeting - November 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2022   

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, November 8

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold it...

Influenza Death Confirmed in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 12, 2022 

CONTACT:

communications@snohd.org  

INFLUENZA DEATH CONFIRMED IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY 

HEALTH DISTRICT URGES RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED AGAINST FLU AND COVID-19

SNOHOMI...

Board of Health Meeting - October 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 7, 2022      

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, OCTOBER 11

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health w...

Board of Health Executive Committee Meeting - September 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 21, 2022                       

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH Executive Committee MEETIN...

Public participation needed to assess community health in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 15, 2022

 CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is asking county residents to share their thoughts on the most important health issues a...

Board of Health Meeting - September 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 12, 2022      

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, september 13

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Hea...

New Data Dashboard Explores Details of Opioid Overdoses in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 7, 2021

CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.382.3184communications@snohd.org 

Kent Patton, 425.388.3883Kent.Patton@snoco.org 

New Data Dashboard Explores Details of Opioid Overdoses in Snohomish County  

The intera...

Sixth Annual A Night To Remember, A Time To Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2021

CONTACT:Cathi Lee, Debbie Warfield, Lindsey Arrington - Hope Soldiers425.341.3572hopesoldiers@gmail.com

Kari Bray, 425.382.3184communications@snohd.org 

Kent Patton, 425.388.3883Kent.Patton@snoco.org 

Six...

Board of Health Special Meeting - August 25-26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 23, 2022                            

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH Specia...

Board of Health Executive Committee Special Meeting - August 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 8, 2022                            

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH Executi...

Snohomish Health District Administrative Officer announces plans to step down at end of 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Snohomish Health District Administrative Officer announces plans to step down at end of 2022 

Shawn Frederick worked to improve public health services ...

Monkeypox case confirmed in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2022

CONTACT:communications@snohd.org 

Monkeypox case confirmed in Snohomish County

The virus typically spreads through close physical contact, and those at higher risk of exposure are encouraged to be aware o...

Board of Health Meeting - July 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 8, 2022                            

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, ...

Changes in COVID data reporting coming soon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                June 16, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Ch...

Dr. James Lewis selected as Snohomish Health District’s next Health Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                June 14, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org&am...

Board of Health Meeting - June 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 10, 2022                            

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING,...

Snohomish Health District Board of Health Passes Resolution in Supportof District-County Integration

Contact: 

Kent Patton                Snohomish County Executive Office       Kent.Patton@snoco.org     ...

Board of Health Special Meeting - May 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 27, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALT...

Board of Health Special Meeting - May 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 23, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALT...

Board of Health Meeting - May 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 9, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH...

County Health Rankings place Snohomish County in top 5 in state for health outcomes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 27, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

County Health Rankings place Snohomish County in top 5 in state for health outcomes

The annual rankings offer insight into strengths and areas for improvement

SNOHOMISH C...

Board of Health Special Meeting - April 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 19, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEA...

Board of Health Meeting and Special Board of Health Meeting - April 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEAL...

Healthy Youth Survey results include good news about substance use, concerns around mental health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 22, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Healthy Youth Survey results include good news about substance use, concerns around mental health

More than 15,000 Snohomish County students responded to the ...

What to Know About the Mask Requirements Lifting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 11, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

What to Know About the Mask Requirements Lifting

State and federal partners have provided updated guidance 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA – As the statewide mas...

Board of Health Meeting - March 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEAL...

Updates on Local Testing and Vaccine Clinics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 25, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Confirmed measles case in Snohomish County resident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     February 21, 2022Additional languages: - Caso confirmado de sarampión en un residente del condado de Snohomish

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Confirmed m...

Statewide Mask Orders to End March 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 17, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Free Masks Available at Snohomish County Libraries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 11, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Board of Health Meeting - February 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 7, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF H...

Revised Guidance for Child Cares and Vaccine Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 4, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org...

Mass testing site opening this weekend in Monroe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 20, 2022

CONTACTS: 

DOH Communications

FEMA ...

New mass vaccination site to open on Tuesday, testing site coming soon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                

January 17, 2022

CONTACTS: 

DOH Communications

EMD C...

Board of Health Meeting - January 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF H...

Updates to Isolation and Quarantine Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 14, 2022 

CONTACT: communications...

Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds is Reopened

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 10, 2022

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Working Together to Ease the Strain on the Healthcare System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 7, 2022

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980 commun...

Special Board of Health Executive Committee Meeting - January 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 6, 2022                                

Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds Closed to Swimming and Diving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 4, 2022

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Climb in case count is reminder to play it safe over New Year’s weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 30, 2021

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425-339-5223communications@snohd.org  

Climb in case count is reminder to play it safe over New Year’s weekend

Vaccination, avoiding crowds, and consistent mask use are to...

Omicron detected in Snohomish County; updates to monthly reporting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 17, 2021

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425-339-5223...

At Least 33 Local Cases Linked to Multi-County Wrestling COVID-19 Outbreak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 15, 2021

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Board of Health Meeting - December 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 10, 2021                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thom...

Pfizer Booster Now Recommended for 16 and Up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       December 10, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688 communications@snohd.org

Pfizer Booster Now Recommended for 16 and Up

New recommendation comes after almost one year of dat...

Health Officer Announces Plans to Step Down in June

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    December 7, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688 communications@snohd.org

Health Officer Announces Plans to Step Down in June

Dr. Spitters will be leaving in mid-2022 after more than...

Top Six Things to Know about Omicron, Vaccines and Booster Doses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 3, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8...

Recipe for a Safer Thanksgiving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     November 19, 2021

CONTACT:communications@snohd.org 

Recipe for a Safer Thanksgiving

 SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Holiday traditions are important for families, friends, and childr...

Don’t Forget to Register for v-safe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 12, 2021

CONTACT:communications@snohd.org

Don’t Forget to Register for v-safe 

Parents and guardians are also reminded

to register their children when getting vaccine

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – V-safe i...

Board of Health Meeting - November 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 6, 2021                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

Pediatric COVID Vaccines Arriving Daily in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 5, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980commun...

New Data Highlights Ages Being Most Impacted by COVID-19 in Recent Weeks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 29, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org

New Data Highlights Ages Being Most Impacted by COVID-19 in Recent Weeks

Report also demonstrates that vaccines contin...

Special Board of Health Meeting - October 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 26, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas,425.339....

Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Doses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org

Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Doses

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Health ...

Tips for a Safer Halloween

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          October 15, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org

Tips for a Safer Halloween

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Many trad...

Board of Health Meeting - October 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339...

Preparing for a Fight Against Two Viruses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 8, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org

Preparing for a Fight Against Two Viruses

The latest on recommendations for flu and COVID-19 vaccines

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, ...

Pregnant People or Those Trying to Become Pregnant Urged to Get COVID Vaccine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org

Pregnant People or Those Trying to Become Pregnant Urged to Get COVID Vaccine

Vaccine helps protect those pregnant and their bab...

New Data Shows Vaccines Continuing to Reduce Hospitalizations and Save Lives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      September 24, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org 

New Data Shows Vaccines Continuing to Reduce Hospitalizations and Save Lives

Report als...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org

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

Local, state health officials share resou...

Board of Health Meeting - September 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 13, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.3...

Statewide Mask Order and National Vaccine Mandates Expand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   September 10, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Statewide Mask Order and National Vaccine Mandates Expand

Hospital capacity and high transmission levels remain c...

Shellfish Harvesting Closed in Port Susan and Possession Sound South to King County Line

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    September 3, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Shellfish Harvesting Closed in Port Susan and Possession Sound South to King County Line

Tests show high levels of...

Health District Announces Shift in COVID-19 Testing Operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     September 3, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Health District Announces Shift in COVID-19 Testing Operations

Additional locations and other local resources offer...

Attendees of Arlington Basketball Tournament Should Consider Testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         August 27, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Attendees of Arlington Basketball Tournament Should Consider Testing

Health District als...

COVID-19 Cases Reported Involving Snohomish Health District Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   August 24, 2021

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Cases Reported Involving Snohomish Health District Staff

District headquarters to be closed through August...

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...

Executive Committee Special Meeting - August 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.508....

New Data Highlights Impact that Delta is Having in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 20, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.508...

All Health Officers in Washington Urge Residents to Mask Up Indoors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 12, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.508...

New Masking Directive Issued for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 10, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.508...

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 ...

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...

Board of Health Special Meeting - July 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Kari Bray, 425.339.5223com...

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...

Special Board of Health Executive Committee Meeting - July 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.86...

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...

Board of Health Meeting - July 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 12, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbr...

Tips for Traveling Safely this Summer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Tips for Traveling Safely this Summer

Residents encouraged to keep up precautions with variants increasing

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Summer vacation and the reop...

Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 2, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – ...

Snohomish County Mass Vaccination Sites Closing Down

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 1, 2021

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

Snohomish County Mass Vaccination Sites Closing Down

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

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...

Nine Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 18, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@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...

Life After the Vaccines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@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...

Board of Health Meeting - June 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

Relief on the Horizon 500 Days and Four Waves Later

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Relief on the Horizon 500 Days and Four Waves Later

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &n...

Tens of Thousands Still Getting Vaccinated Each Week in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 28, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Tens of Thousands Still Getting Vaccinated Each Week in Snohomish County

Tweens, teens and young adults leading the charge in recent weeks

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &nda...

Continued Mask Usage and Increasing Vaccination Rates Bring Drop in Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 21, 2021 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Continued Mask Usage and Increasing Vaccination Rates Bring Drop in Cases

Snohomish County finally sees decrease in case rate since March

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash...

More People Vaccinated Means Less Masks Required

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 14, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

More People Vaccinated Means Less Masks Required

Governor set to remove most restrictions June 30, or earlier if state hits vaccine goal sooner

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &am...

Two Snohomish County Cases of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 11, 2021 

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Two Snohomish County Cases of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &a...

Board of Health Meeting - May 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 10, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

More than Half of Snohomish County Residents Over 16 Have Received a Vaccine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 7, 2021 

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

More than Half of Snohomish County Residents Over 16 Have Received a Vaccine

Race against COVID-19 continues as more residents step up to get vaccinated ...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 4, 2021

CONTACT:Joint Information Center425-388-5170eccjic.activation@snoco.org  

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas425-508-4980hthomas@snohd.org 

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...

It Takes All of Us. Take Your Shot.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2021

CONTACT: Snohomish County Joint Information Center 425-388-5171 eccjic.activation@snoco.org

It Takes All of Us. Take Your Shot. 

Residents to urged to get COVID vaccine now to keep Phase 2 rollback brief ...

Snohomish County Reaches Milestone of 500,000 Vaccines Given

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 23, 2021 

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Snohomish County Reaches Milestone of 500,000 Vaccines Given

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Was...

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

T...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@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...

Board of Health Meeting - April 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 13, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.8...

Social Gatherings are Leading Cause of Rising COVID-19 Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 9, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

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, Wa...

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce prepares to open sixth mass vaccination site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2021

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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2021

CONTACT: Snohomish County Joint Information Center 425-388-5171 eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Help Needed to Turn Numbers Around Quickly

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

Snohomish County Ranked Among Healthiest in Washington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                March 31, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.49...

Appointments still required, eligibility verification changing at mass vaccination sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2021

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

COVID-19 Call Center (not for media inquiries): 425-339-5278, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Appointme...

Community Asked to Help Stop Vaccine Appointment Rumors, Leaked Links

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2021

CONTACT: Snohomish County Joint Information Center 425-388-5171 eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Community Asked to Help Stop Vaccine Appointment Rumors, Leaked Links

Sharing reliable information and keeping up health measures are...

Snohomish County Nursing Homes Reach Two Milestones

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 19, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Snohomish County Nursing Homes Reach Two Milestones

Governor Inslee also announces vaccine eligibility expanding again March 31

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – For t...

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...

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

People sho...

Board of Health Meeting - March 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 8, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.86...

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

Vaccination efforts are hitting another milestone this ...

Health District Releases New COVID Case and Vaccine Data

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 26, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

COVID Vaccines and Visiting with Elders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              February 19, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthoma...

Snohomish County Remains in Phase 2 of Healthy Washington Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 12, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

Status of Vaccination, Testing Sites Amidst Winter Weather

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 10, 2021

CONTACT: Snohomish County Joint ...

Board of Health Meeting - February 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 8, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339...

Play it Smart this Super Bowl Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 5, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens new mass vaccination site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2021

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

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

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce ...

Snohomish County to Advance to Phase 2 of Healthy Washington Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 29, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens north county drive-thru site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29, 2021

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

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens north county drive-thru site

Though vaccine supply remains a challenge, more than 40,000 S...

First cases of U.K. COVID-19 strain found in Washington state

For immediate release: January 23, 2020

Contacts: Teresa McCallion, DOH Communications, 360-701-7991Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health District, 425-508-4980Susan Gregg, University of Washington Medicine, 206-390-3226

First cases of U.K. COVID-19 str...

Updates on Healthy WA Roadmap, Vaccine Distribution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                            January 22, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

U...

Board of Health Meeting - January 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 17, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339...

Snohomish County to Remain in Phase 1 Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 15, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce expands COVID-19 vaccination options

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 14, 2021

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

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce expands COVID-19 vaccination options

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Three drive-thru COVID-...

Snohomish County to be in Phase 1 Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 8, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

COVID-19 Updates in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 22, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

COVID Vaccines Arrive in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 18, 2020

Contacts: Joint Information Center (JIC),...

COVID-19 Updates in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 11, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

Correction: Board of Health Meeting & Public Hearing for 2021 Budget - December 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 7, 2020                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

Updates on Long-term Care, Testing and Vaccine Planning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 4, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

New Data Updates, Test Sites and Vaccine Distribution Plan for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 25, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

COVID Updates and Reminders for Safer Holidays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 20, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID Updates and Reminders for Safer Holidays

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish County reached a grim milestone this week as it surpassed 250 ...

COVID-19 Outbreak at Stanwood Long-term Care Facility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 13, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

COVID-19 Outbreak at Stanwood Long-term Care Facility

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is actively supporting mi...

Give Thanks, Not COVID

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 13, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Give Thanks, Not COVID

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As COVID rates continue to rise, Snohomish County is seeing increased hospitalizations and stres...

Board of Health Meeting & Public Hearing - November 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 7, 2020                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

Cases Continuing to Increase in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 6, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas...

Recap of Board Briefing and Other COVID-19 Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                October 30, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Special Board of Health Meeting for COVID-19 Briefing

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 ...

Health District Continuing to See High Number of New Cases Daily

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 23, 2020

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.382.3184kbray@snohd.org 

Health District Continuing to See High Number of New Cases Daily

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As the most recent numbers show, the Snohomish Healt...

Schools in Snohomish County May Continue Limited In-Person Learning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               October 20, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Health District Calls on Community for Help to Curb Increasing Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             October 16, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.49...

Board Members Selected for New Public Health Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Board Members Selected for New Public Health Foundation in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In September, a call for applications went out seeking...

Board of Health Meeting - October 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2020                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

Updates on Local and State COVID-19 Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                October 9, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Drive-Thru Testing, Information for Employers and Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                October 2, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Tips for Celebrating Halloween Safely

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           September 30, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org...

COVID Website Refresh, Data Updates, and Testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                            September 25, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.or...

Snohomish Health District Resuming COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Resumes

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – With the air quality starting to improve, the Snohomish Health District ...

Continued Air Quality Concerns, Recommendations for Schools, and COVID-19 Testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Continued Air Quality Concerns, Recommendations for Schools, and COVID-19 Testing

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In addition to continuing ...

Temporary Closure of Testing Sites Due to Air Quality Concerns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Temporary Closure of Testing Sites Due to Air Quality Concerns

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

Board of Health Meeting - September 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              September 7, 2020        ...

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District will be closed on Monda...

Board Members Sought for Formation of Public Health Foundation in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Board Members Sought for Formation of Public Health Foundation in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Sound Foundation for Pu...

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is continuing testing at ...

Opioid Outreach Work Continues in Snohomish County Despite COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2020

CONTACT:        Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health Dis...

Testing Schedule, Data Updates, and Keeping Cool in the Heat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Testing Schedule, Data Updates, and Keeping Cool in the Heat 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District ...

Board of Health Meeting, August 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               August 10, 2020        ...

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980, hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is relocati...

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Update

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District will continue drive-thru testing this...

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2020 

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.382.3184kbray@snohd.org

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is working ...

Remote Learning Recommended for Start of School Year in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

July 29, 2020 

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.382.3184kbray@snohd.org 

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District was ...

Early Insights into Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Early Insights into Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Snohomish County

Health District continues to modify and augment response needs

SNOHOMISH ...

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...

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 10, 2020 

CONTACTS: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Joint Information Center, 425.388.5170eccjic.activation@snoco.org

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Governor Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesma...

Health District Looking to Identify Guests from Stanwood Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Health District Looking to Identify Guests from Stanwood Party 

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

Snohomish County Leaders Continue Monitoring COVID-19 Activity

Contacst:

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980

Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425....

Updated Health Officer Orders for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Updated Health Officer Orders for Snohomish County

Revisions and updates to align with Safe Start planning

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &nda...

Drive-thru Testing Schedule, Data Updates and COVID Snapshot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-thru Testing Schedule, Data Updates and COVID-19 Snapshot

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is conti...

Drive-thru Testing Schedule, Data Updates, and Looking Toward Phase 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is continuin...

COVID-19 Cases Reported Involving Snohomish Health District Staff

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

EVERETT, Wash. ...

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...

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

Full board to convene for regular business 

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

Snohomish County Approved to Move to Phase 2

Contact:

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980

Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425.3...

Phase 2 Variance for Snohomish County Officially Submitted

Contacts:

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980

Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425....

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org 

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District will have two days of community-based ...

Phase 2 Variance for Snohomish County to be Submitted Monday

Contact: 

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170 

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980 

Kent Patton, Snohomish Coun...

SPECIAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING NOTICE - MAY 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

SPECIAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING NOTICE - MAY 29

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

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates – May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates – May 22

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As the community heads into a scaled-back Memorial Day weekend...

Special Board of Health Meeting - May 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                 May 20, 2020       &a...

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District completed its pilot of the rapid test machines a...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates - May 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – While the Snohomish Health District is largely focused on the COVID-19 ...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates - May 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Residents are encouraged to go outside and enjoy the sunshine....

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing, Final Flu Season Data

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing, Final Flu Season Data

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District will continue surveillance testing...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Earlier today, Governor Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department o...

The First 100 Days of the Novel Coronavirus Response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2020 

CONTACTS: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688Kent Patton, 425.338.3883Joint Information Center (JIC), 425.388.5170

The First 100 Days of the Novel Coronavirus Response

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – It ha...

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Appointments in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Appointments in Snohomish County 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As announced last week, the Snohomish Heal...

Health District updates on planning, testing and data

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Health District updates on planning, testing and data 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is continuing to ...

Health District guidance for businesses, updates on testing and data

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Health District guidance for businesses, updates on testing and data 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The data shows that social dista...

Board of Health Meeting, April 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 13, 2020                                  CONTACT:   Heather Tho...

Health District adapts to changes in community-based testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Health District adapts to changes in community-based testing

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – On March 23, the Snohomish Health District opened...

Celebrating together, just physically apart

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Celebrating together, just physically apart

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Community egg hunts, boating, fishing, sporting events and baby show...

The Importance of Staying Home, Staying Healthy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

The Importance of Staying Home, Staying Healthy

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Evidence continues to show the virus that causes COVID-19 is spr...

New and Updated Health Officer Orders for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org 

New and Updated Health Officer Orders for Snohomish County

Orders reinforce social distancing, require isolation and quarantine ...

New Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Option in Snohomish County

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

New Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Option in Snohomish County 

Health District opens appointm...

Dr. Chris Spitters Named Permanent Health Officer for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Dr. Chris Spitters Named Permanent Health Officer for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A contract was fully executed today, mak...

New Health Officer Order for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020  

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

New Health Officer Order for Snohomish County

Order aligns with Governor’s proclamations 

SNOHOMISH...

Special Board of Health Meeting, March 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 17, 2020                                   

CONTACT:   Hea...

Snohomish Health District suspends most in-person services effective noon today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Snohomish Health District suspends most in-person services effective noon todayMany services will continue to be available online and by phone

EVERETT, Wash. &ndas...

Updates and Reminders about COVID-19 in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2020CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Updates and Reminders about COVID-19 in Snohomish County

Health District urges community to understand local rules, practice social distancing

SNOHOMISH COUNT...

Cross-Sector Partners Launch $250,000 Coronavirus Response Fund

Media release shared from:Community Foundation of Snohomish County2823 Rockefeller Ave.Everett, WA 98201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 13, 2020

Media Contact:Karri Matau, President & CEO425.212.4056karri@cf-sc.org

Cross-Sector Partners Launch $250,000 Coron...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688

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...

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

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

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 ...

Board of Health Meeting, March 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2020                            

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

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...

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

KimberleyCline, 425.257.8687, kcline@everettwa.g...

First Death from Coronavirus (COVID-19) of Snohomish County resident. Fourth case announced.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE             March 2, 2020                            ...

Statement on Closures of Mariner High School and Discovery Elementary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       March 2, 2020                             CONTACT:   Heather Thom...

Third Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District was notified late Sunday afternoon of a new case of COVID-19. The presumptive positive test result came back from the State Public Health Laboratory, bringing the total number of cases in S...

Special Meeting Notice: Board of Health Meeting, March 2

The Board of Health will meet on a special day and time to conduct a special meeting as set forth on the agenda below. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish County Public Meeting Rooms located in the Administration Building East at 3000 Rockefeller Av...

Statement on Seattle Flu Study preliminary findings

The Snohomish Health District is aware of the preliminary findings released by the Seattle Flu Study, suggesting that coronavirus has been spreading for close to six weeks. We are still evaluating the findings with our state and local partners and coordin...

Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 29, 2020                                       &nb...

Statement from Snohomish Health District on recovery of patient

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 ...

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 

OLYMPI...

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...

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...

Health District Requires Immediate Closure of Lynnwood Restaurant

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In addition to increased reports of influenza in the community, Snohomish County is also seeing an uptick in norovirus-like illnesses. A call was placed to the Snohomish Health District’s communicable disease ...

Four Cases of Hepatitis A Confirmed in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District has confirmed four cases of hepatitis A in Snohomish County residents. All four have been living homeless in the Marysville and Tulalip areas, as well as being linked to drug injection use ...

New community health assessment report released for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – While not a surprise to most, new data confirms that suicide, opioid misuse and youth mental health are among the top health issues in Snohomish County. On a more positive note, the County’s rates of homicide,...

Board Adopts 2020 Budget, Appoints Frederick as Administrative Officer

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash – At its regular business meeting on Tuesday, December 10, the Board of Health took action on a number of key items for the Snohomish Health District. The first of which was adoption of the agency’s 2020 budget.

T...

Board of Health Meeting, December 10

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

In...

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...

Special Meeting Notice: Board of Health Meeting, November 12

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

Ju...

Public hearing on Health District preliminary budget, Nov. 12

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will take comments on the preliminary 2020 Snohomish Health District budget during its next regularly scheduled meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. The meeting is in the auditorium on the first f...

Second Case of Vaping-Associated Lung Injury Reported

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A second Snohomish County resident has been hospitalized due to vaping-associated lung injury. 

A woman in her forties was hospitalized last week. She reported vaping both flavored nicotine and THC products. The...

Prepare for Flu Season

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Scrub your hands. Cover your cough. Get your flu vaccine. Stay home if you feel ill.

Now is the time to refresh yourself and your family about the best ways to avoid getting the flu, and to avoid spreading it if you do g...

Regular Meeting and Special Meeting for a Work Session, October 8

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

Just prior to its regula...

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 ...

Board of Health Meeting, September 10

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

T...

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...

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...

Board of Health Meeting and Work Session, Aug. 13

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

Just prior to its regula...

Board of Health Meeting, July 9

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everet...