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Help Needed to Curb Increasing Transmission in School, Childcare and Youth Settings
COVID-19 transmission remains high in Snohomish County and around our region right now. That is leading to an increasing number of positive cases being identified in school students and staff. Read on... -
Board of Health Meeting - September 14
The Board of Health will hold its regular business meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96265409025 Dial-in: 253-215-8782; ID: 962 6540 9025 Read on... -
Statewide Mask Order and National Vaccine Mandates Expand
In addition to masks being required in most indoor settings, Governor Inslee announced yesterday that masks will also be required for large outdoor gatherings. This expanded mask order takes effect statewide on Monday, September 13... Read on... -
Shellfish Harvesting Closed in Port Susan and Possession Sound South to King County Line
Marine biotoxins that cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) are spreading in central Puget Sound. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has closed Port Susan and Possession Sound south to the King County line for shellfish harvesting. Read on... -
Health District Announces Shift in COVID-19 Testing Operations
In just seven days, roughly 15,000 people were tested around the county. Many locations in Snohomish County saw the highest volume of people seeking testing since the pandemic began during that week ending August 28. Read on...
- September 21: Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- September 14: Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- September 7: Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- August 31: Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters and Chief Medical Officer for Providence Regional Medical Center Dr. James Cook
- August 24: Executive Dave Somers, Snohomish Health District Administrative Officer Shawn Frederick, and Event Organizers Cathi Lee and Debbie Warfield
- August 17: Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- August 10: Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- August 3: Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- July 26: Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- July 13: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, and Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann
- June 29: Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann, and Marysville Fire District Public Information Officer Christie Veley
- June 22: Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, and Snohomish County Human Services Opioid Outreach Specialist Amy Hill
- June 15: Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- June 08: Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann, and Snohomish Health District Administrative Officer Shawn Frederick
- June 01: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann, and Kaiser Permanente Snohomish Medical Director Dr. Adam Jonas
- May 25: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, and Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann
- May 18: Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters and Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann
- May 11: Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Chris Spitters, NAACP Snohomish County Executive Committee member Simone Tarver, and Snohomish County Latino Coalition Board President Karina Gasperin
- May 4: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, and Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann
- April 27: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann, and Shawneri Guzman with South County Fire
- April 20: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, and Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann
- April 13: Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters and Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann
- April 6: Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- March 30: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters , and Snohomish County Office of Social Justice Co-lead Alessandra Durham
- March 23: Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- March 16: Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- March 9: Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- March 5: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann, and Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin
Archive of previous briefings and press conferences
As of April 13, 2021, transcripts of media briefings are available upon request to eccjic.activation@snoco.org. Transcripts can generally be provided within 2-3 business days following a request.
Reopening = emotional triumphs and challenges. Approach Summer 2021 with compassion.
July 13, 2021: People are adjusting to another “new normal” during the COVID pandemic. It can be overwhelming at times. We’re not all diving into the reopening at the same pace, and that’s OK.
Four things we can all do to keep our forward momentum
June 15, 2021: Restrictions are lifting or are expected to lift soon. More activities and businesses are opening or expanding. Vaccinations have been steadily progressing and we are seeing the results as spread of the virus slows and life begins to look more like what we were accustomed to before the pandemic began. We need to be mindful as we do get back to pre-pandemic activities to help keep our community as safe as possible.
How employers can help defeat this pandemic through vaccination
April 12, 2021: Employers play a crucial role in COVID-19 prevention and navigating our way out of this pandemic. One of the most effective ways to contribute right now is ensuring the Snohomish County workforce has information and access to COVID vaccination.
Five things to know about COVID vaccine planning
November 30, 2020: As Snohomish County faces an alarming third wave of COVID, the prospect of a vaccine is generating a lot of interest. Here are five things to keep in mind.
What to know about cold, flu and COVID season
November 5, 2020: Fall and winter are a time when respiratory illnesses tend to be extra good at getting around. And this year, when we talk about respiratory illnesses, we have to focus on more than the flu or the common cold. Now it’s COVID season, too.
School and COVID - What to Expect
October 14, 2020: While preventive efforts like face coverings, handwashing, screening for symptoms, distancing, and good ventilation can greatly reduce the likelihood of spreading COVID, the risk cannot be entirely eliminated in settings where people are together in person. This includes school and child care. It can be scary for students, parents or staff to hear that there may have been a case at school. This blog focuses on some key things for parents and others to keep in mind.
COVID-19 updates for employees and employers
October 1, 2020: Workplaces are doing things differently during the coronavirus pandemic to prevent the spread of illness. It can be confusing and frustrating at times for workers as well as supervisors and business owners. This blog focuses on what employees and employers should know.
Updates for parents and guardians
September 14, 2020: There’s a lot to keep track of during this pandemic, and it can feel overwhelming. We want to keep parents and guardians up-to-date during an unusual back-to-school season.
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COVID-19 Updates for Parents and Guardians
August 12, 2020: As the start of the 2020-21 school year nears, parents and guardians of school-age children have been hit again with one of the ongoing, growing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic: remote learning is recommended to start the school year.
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Dear Snohomish County, It’s Been Six Months
July 20, 2020: To our friends and neighbors in Snohomish County:
It’s been six months since the first reported case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was identified here.
A lot has happened.
Read on...