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Snohomish Health District is the local public health agency for Snohomish County in Washington state. Our news releases are a resource for current public health information for media, the public, policymakers, and other community partners.

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

    Public reminded to avoid eating raw or undercooked shellfish. Read on...

  2. Special Board of Health Executive Committee Meeting - July 20

    The Board of Health's Executive Committee will hold a special meeting at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Read on...

  3. COVID-19 prevention measures remain crucial as cases climb

    Snohomish County residents are encouraged to follow guidance for preventing disease, to stay informed, and to prepare for behavioral health impacts after reopening. Read on...

  4. Board of Health Meeting - July 13

    The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Read on...

  5. Tips for Traveling Safely this Summer

    Summer vacation and the reopening of Washington is prompting many residents to hit the open road. Whether it’s exploring all that Snohomish County has to offer, or venturing a bit further, the Health District has rounded up tips for traveling safely. Read on...

  6. Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely

    The extreme heat earlier this week was linked to surges in area hospital admissions and EMS call volumes that stretched resources to their limit and substantially affected operations. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid any unnecessary risks... Read on...

  7. Snohomish County Mass Vaccination Sites Closing Down

    With other providers able to meet demand, Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce demobilizes sites that have provided hundreds of thousands of doses. Read on...

  8. Staying Healthy and Cool in the Heat

    The Snohomish Health District and Snohomish County want to share tips to keep cool in hot weather, as well as a list of cooling centers at www.snohd.org/weather. Read on...

  9. Nine Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines

    There’s a lot of COVID-19 vaccine information out there, and it can feel overwhelming sorting through it all. The Snohomish Health District has gathered some common questions or topics, along with information to help you make an informed decision. Read on...

  10. Life After the Vaccines

    For the nearly 450,000 Snohomish County residents who have had at least one vaccine, it may mean getting back to pre-pandemic activities. Here are tips and recommendations for life after the vaccine. Read on...
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