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Health and safety during flood season

Heavy rain and high rivers have caused flooding recently in Snohomish County, and flood season is not yet over.

During a flood, it’s important to remember to heed road closed signs, stay out of floodwaters by car or on foot, monitor weather and e...

Novel coronavirus 2019 in Snohomish County

For more information and updates about novel coronavirus 2019 in Snohomish County, go to www.snohd.org/ncov2019. 

A confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 in Snohomish County was announced January 21, 2020. The patient had recently trav...

Cold weather shelters

Multiple locations in Snohomish County provide overnight shelters during dangerously cold weather. Cold weather season generally starts in November and can last through March. The shelters usually open when temperatures are expected to be below freezing (...

Stay healthy this flu season

No one invited it, but it’s back: Flu season. 

Influenza, usually called flu, is highly contagious. Most people recover with rest and basic care – healthy food, plenty of fluids. However, the flu can be serious. Infants, older adults, pregnant wom...

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...

Vaping-associated lung injury in Snohomish County

Four cases of vaping-associated lung injury have been reported in Snohomish County since April 2019. 

That's part of a statewide total of 19 cases as of the end of November. Nationwide, more than 2,200 cases have been reported, including 48 deaths...

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