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Tips for a Safer Halloween
Many traditions and favorite pastimes have looked a bit different. Last October, we were still a couple months away from the COVID vaccines being available. This means that with a few health and safety measures, trick-or-treating is a go! Read on... -
Board of Health Meeting - October 12
The Board of Health will hold its regular business meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Read on... -
Preparing for a Fight Against Two Viruses
The two-week case rate has continued to decrease slightly in recent weeks, now currently at 397 per 100,000 residents for the period ending October 2, but transmission levels are still high. Hospitals also continue to remain full... Read on... -
Pregnant People or Those Trying to Become Pregnant Urged to Get COVID Vaccine
The CDC has issued an urgent health advisory to increase COVID-19 vaccination among people who are pregnant, recently pregnant (including those who are lactating), who are trying to become pregnant now, or who might become pregnant in the future. Read on... -
New Data Shows Vaccines Continuing to Reduce Hospitalizations and Save Lives
In its latest data report, the Snohomish Health District shares an updated look at cases by vaccination status. The rate of unvaccinated individuals requiring hospitalization due to COVID-19 increased significantly in August compared to fully vaccinated. Read on...
- October 12: Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters
- October 5: Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann, and Mike Fong, Chief Recovery and Resilience Officer for Snohomish County
- 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.
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