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Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce to open 7th mass vaccination site focused on transit, drive-thru
Taskforce also looks to expand weekend availability of vaccination appointments. Read on... -
Symptom Checks, Testing and Full Quarantine Are Still Critical to COVID-19 Fight
As case numbers rise, the Snohomish Health District is reminding residents to stay home if sick. If COVID-like symptoms develop or they were exposed to a confirmed case, seek testing. Read on... -
Board of Health Meeting - April 13
The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Read on... -
Social Gatherings are Leading Cause of Rising COVID-19 Cases
For the third week in a row, Snohomish County’s case rate has continued its climb in the wrong direction. The rolling two-week case rate now sits at 121 per 100,000 for the period ending April 6. Read on... -
Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce prepares to open sixth mass vaccination site
Vaccination activities also are focused on access for seniors, homebound individuals and marginalized communities. Read on...
- 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
- March 2: COVID Vaccine Town Hall Hosted by Snohomish County Council Chair Stephanie Wright and Vice Chair Megan Dunn
- February 23: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, and Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann
- February 16: Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- February 9: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, and Brad Zaback of The Boeing Company
- February 2: Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- January 26: Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- January 19 Board of Health Briefing: Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, and Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann
- January 19: Executive Dave Somers and Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- January 12: Executive Dave Somers, Health District Prevention Services Director Katie Curtis, and Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann
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.
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...