More than Half of Snohomish County Residents Over 16 Have Received a Vaccine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 7, 2021 

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

More than Half of Snohomish County Residents Over 16 Have Received a Vaccine

Race against COVID-19 continues as more residents step up to get vaccinated ...

Appointments now recommended but not required at mass vaccination sites in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 4, 2021

CONTACT:Joint Information Center425-388-5170eccjic.activation@snoco.org  

Appointments now recommended but not required at mass vaccination sites in Snohomish County

To increase ease of vaccination, the Snohomish Cou...

With doses at risk, Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce urges people to take their shot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas425-508-4980hthomas@snohd.org 

With doses at risk, Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce urges people to take their shot

After months of high demand, a sudden sharp downturn in booking appointments...

It Takes All of Us. Take Your Shot.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2021

CONTACT: Snohomish County Joint Information Center 425-388-5171 eccjic.activation@snoco.org

It Takes All of Us. Take Your Shot. 

Residents to urged to get COVID vaccine now to keep Phase 2 rollback brief ...

Snohomish County Reaches Milestone of 500,000 Vaccines Given

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 23, 2021 

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Snohomish County Reaches Milestone of 500,000 Vaccines Given

Vaccine supplies holding steady as County races against variant-fueled surge

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Was...

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce to open 7th mass vaccination site focused on transit, drive-thru

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 19, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org  

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce to open seventh mass vaccination site focused on transit as well as drive-thru access

T...

Symptom Checks, Testing and Full Quarantine Are Still Critical to COVID-19 Fight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Symptom Checks, Testing and Full Quarantine Are Still Critical to COVID-19 Fight

Community reminded to seek testing and quarantine if ill or exposed to a confirmed case...

Board of Health Meeting - April 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 13, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.8...

Social Gatherings are Leading Cause of Rising COVID-19 Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 9, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Social Gatherings are Leading Cause of Rising COVID-19 Cases

Limiting nonessential gatherings and consistent mask usage are the keys to bending curve

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wa...

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce prepares to open sixth mass vaccination site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org 

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce prepares to open sixth mass vaccination site

Vaccination activities also are focused on a...

Help Needed to Turn Numbers Around Quickly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2021

CONTACT: Snohomish County Joint Information Center 425-388-5171 eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Help Needed to Turn Numbers Around Quickly

Community asked to celebrate wisely, limit nonessential gatherings as the number of case...

Snohomish County Ranked Among Healthiest in Washington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                March 31, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.49...

Appointments still required, eligibility verification changing at mass vaccination sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org 

COVID-19 Call Center (not for media inquiries): 425-339-5278, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Appointme...

Community Asked to Help Stop Vaccine Appointment Rumors, Leaked Links

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2021

CONTACT: Snohomish County Joint Information Center 425-388-5171 eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Community Asked to Help Stop Vaccine Appointment Rumors, Leaked Links

Sharing reliable information and keeping up health measures are...

Snohomish County Nursing Homes Reach Two Milestones

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 19, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Snohomish County Nursing Homes Reach Two Milestones

Governor Inslee also announces vaccine eligibility expanding again March 31

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – For t...

Vaccine Taskforce to Offer Second Dose Clinics and Other COVID-19 Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 12, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Vaccine Taskforce to Offer Second Dose Clinics and Other COVID-19 Updates 

Vaccine eligibility expands to Phase 1b2 on March...

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce emphasizes eligibility and appointment requirements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org 

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce emphasizes eligibility and appointment requirements for mass vaccination sites

People sho...

Board of Health Meeting - March 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 8, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.86...

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens fifth mass vaccination site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 5, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org 

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens fifth mass vaccination site

Vaccination efforts are hitting another milestone this ...

Health District Releases New COVID Case and Vaccine Data

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 26, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

COVID Vaccines and Visiting with Elders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              February 19, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthoma...

Snohomish County Remains in Phase 2 of Healthy Washington Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 12, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

Status of Vaccination, Testing Sites Amidst Winter Weather

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 10, 2021

CONTACT: Snohomish County Joint ...

Board of Health Meeting - February 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 8, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339...

Play it Smart this Super Bowl Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 5, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens new mass vaccination site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org 

BOEING MEDIA CONTACT:Brianna Jackson425-234-8763brianna.jackson@boeing.com  

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce ...

Snohomish County to Advance to Phase 2 of Healthy Washington Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 29, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens north county drive-thru site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce opens north county drive-thru site

Though vaccine supply remains a challenge, more than 40,000 S...

First cases of U.K. COVID-19 strain found in Washington state

For immediate release: January 23, 2020

Contacts: Teresa McCallion, DOH Communications, 360-701-7991Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health District, 425-508-4980Susan Gregg, University of Washington Medicine, 206-390-3226

First cases of U.K. COVID-19 str...

Updates on Healthy WA Roadmap, Vaccine Distribution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                            January 22, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

U...

Board of Health Meeting - January 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 17, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339...

Snohomish County to Remain in Phase 1 Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 15, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce expands COVID-19 vaccination options

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 14, 2021

CONTACT:Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5171eccjic.activation@snoco.org 

Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce expands COVID-19 vaccination options

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Three drive-thru COVID-...

Snohomish County to be in Phase 1 Next Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 8, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

COVID-19 Updates in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 22, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

COVID Vaccines Arrive in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 18, 2020

Contacts: Joint Information Center (JIC),...

COVID-19 Updates in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 11, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

Correction: Board of Health Meeting & Public Hearing for 2021 Budget - December 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 7, 2020                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

Updates on Long-term Care, Testing and Vaccine Planning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 4, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

New Data Updates, Test Sites and Vaccine Distribution Plan for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 25, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

COVID Updates and Reminders for Safer Holidays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 20, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID Updates and Reminders for Safer Holidays

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish County reached a grim milestone this week as it surpassed 250 ...

COVID-19 Outbreak at Stanwood Long-term Care Facility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 13, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

COVID-19 Outbreak at Stanwood Long-term Care Facility

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is actively supporting mi...

Give Thanks, Not COVID

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 13, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Give Thanks, Not COVID

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As COVID rates continue to rise, Snohomish County is seeing increased hospitalizations and stres...

Board of Health Meeting & Public Hearing - November 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 7, 2020                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

Cases Continuing to Increase in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 6, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas...

Recap of Board Briefing and Other COVID-19 Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                October 30, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Special Board of Health Meeting for COVID-19 Briefing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 28, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Board of Health Meeting, October 29

The Board of Health will meet on a special day, time, and location to conduct a special ...

Health District Continuing to See High Number of New Cases Daily

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 23, 2020

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.382.3184kbray@snohd.org 

Health District Continuing to See High Number of New Cases Daily

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As the most recent numbers show, the Snohomish Healt...

Schools in Snohomish County May Continue Limited In-Person Learning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               October 20, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Health District Calls on Community for Help to Curb Increasing Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             October 16, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.49...

Board Members Selected for New Public Health Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Board Members Selected for New Public Health Foundation in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In September, a call for applications went out seeking...

Board of Health Meeting - October 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2020                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

Updates on Local and State COVID-19 Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                October 9, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Drive-Thru Testing, Information for Employers and Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                October 2, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Tips for Celebrating Halloween Safely

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           September 30, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org...

COVID Website Refresh, Data Updates, and Testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                            September 25, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.or...

Snohomish Health District Resuming COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Resumes

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – With the air quality starting to improve, the Snohomish Health District ...

Continued Air Quality Concerns, Recommendations for Schools, and COVID-19 Testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Continued Air Quality Concerns, Recommendations for Schools, and COVID-19 Testing

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In addition to continuing ...

Temporary Closure of Testing Sites Due to Air Quality Concerns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Temporary Closure of Testing Sites Due to Air Quality Concerns

Health District drive-thru locations will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday ...

Board of Health Meeting - September 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              September 7, 2020        ...

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District will be closed on Monda...

Board Members Sought for Formation of Public Health Foundation in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Board Members Sought for Formation of Public Health Foundation in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Sound Foundation for Pu...

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and Reminders 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is continuing testing at ...

Opioid Outreach Work Continues in Snohomish County Despite COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2020

CONTACT:        Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Opioid Outreach Work Continues in Snohomish County Despite COVID-19

Partners announce new opioid data portals, fe...

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and New Releases of State Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

COVID-19 Testing, Data Updates, and New Releases of State Guidance 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health Dis...

Testing Schedule, Data Updates, and Keeping Cool in the Heat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Testing Schedule, Data Updates, and Keeping Cool in the Heat 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District ...

Board of Health Meeting, August 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               August 10, 2020        ...

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980, hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is relocati...

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Update

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District will continue drive-thru testing this...

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2020 

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.382.3184kbray@snohd.org

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is working ...

Remote Learning Recommended for Start of School Year in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

July 29, 2020 

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425.382.3184kbray@snohd.org 

Remote Learning Recommended for Start of School Year in Snohomish County

Given the continued increase in COVID-19 cases, Health District favors r...

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Activity and Testing Updates for Snohomish County 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District was ...

Early Insights into Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Early Insights into Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Snohomish County

Health District continues to modify and augment response needs

SNOHOMISH ...

Board of Health Meeting - July 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 13, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, JULY 14

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular mee...

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 10, 2020 

CONTACTS: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Joint Information Center, 425.388.5170eccjic.activation@snoco.org

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &...

Health District Relying on Employers to Play a Critical Role in COVID-19 Response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Health District Relying on Employers to Play a Critical Role in COVID-19 Response

Organizations encouraged to review requirements and develop interna...

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders and Data for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Governor Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesma...

Health District Looking to Identify Guests from Stanwood Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Health District Looking to Identify Guests from Stanwood Party 

Attendees of large gatherings to remain home for 14 days, get tes...

Snohomish County Leaders Continue Monitoring COVID-19 Activity

Contacst:

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980

Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425....

Updated Health Officer Orders for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Updated Health Officer Orders for Snohomish County

Revisions and updates to align with Safe Start planning

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &nda...

Drive-thru Testing Schedule, Data Updates and COVID Snapshot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-thru Testing Schedule, Data Updates and COVID-19 Snapshot

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is conti...

Drive-thru Testing Schedule, Data Updates, and Looking Toward Phase 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-thru Testing Schedule, Data Updates, and looking toward Phase 3

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is continuin...

COVID-19 Cases Reported Involving Snohomish Health District Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

COVID-19 Cases Reported Involving Snohomish Health District Staff

One employee has tested positive, one considered probable

EVERETT, Wash. ...

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule for Week of June 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule for Week of June 8

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Thanks to the recent appropriation of CARES Act f...

Board of Health Meeting - June 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 5, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org

Board of Health Meeting, June 9

Full board to convene for regular business 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeti...

Snohomish County Approved to Move to Phase 2

Contact:

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980

Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425.3...

Phase 2 Variance for Snohomish County Officially Submitted

Contacts:

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980

Kent Patton, Snohomish Countykent.patton@snoco.org, 425....

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org 

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District will have two days of community-based ...

Phase 2 Variance for Snohomish County to be Submitted Monday

Contact: 

Joint Information Center (JIC), Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Centereccjic.activation@snoc.org, 425.388.5170 

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health Districththomas@snohd.org, 425.508.4980 

Kent Patton, Snohomish Coun...

SPECIAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING NOTICE - MAY 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

SPECIAL BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING NOTICE - MAY 29

The Board of Health will meet on a special day, time, and location to conduct a special meeting as set forth on...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates – May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates – May 22

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As the community heads into a scaled-back Memorial Day weekend...

Special Board of Health Meeting - May 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                 May 20, 2020       &a...

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Schedule

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District completed its pilot of the rapid test machines a...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates - May 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – While the Snohomish Health District is largely focused on the COVID-19 ...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates - May 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org 

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Residents are encouraged to go outside and enjoy the sunshine....

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing, Final Flu Season Data

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing, Final Flu Season Data

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District will continue surveillance testing...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Earlier today, Governor Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department o...

The First 100 Days of the Novel Coronavirus Response

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2020 

CONTACTS: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688Kent Patton, 425.338.3883Joint Information Center (JIC), 425.388.5170

The First 100 Days of the Novel Coronavirus Response

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – It ha...

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Appointments in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Appointments in Snohomish County 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – As announced last week, the Snohomish Heal...

Health District updates on planning, testing and data

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Health District updates on planning, testing and data 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is continuing to ...

Health District guidance for businesses, updates on testing and data

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Health District guidance for businesses, updates on testing and data 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The data shows that social dista...

Board of Health Meeting, April 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 13, 2020                                  CONTACT:   Heather Tho...

Health District adapts to changes in community-based testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Health District adapts to changes in community-based testing

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – On March 23, the Snohomish Health District opened...

Celebrating together, just physically apart

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Celebrating together, just physically apart

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Community egg hunts, boating, fishing, sporting events and baby show...

The Importance of Staying Home, Staying Healthy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

The Importance of Staying Home, Staying Healthy

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Evidence continues to show the virus that causes COVID-19 is spr...

New and Updated Health Officer Orders for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org 

New and Updated Health Officer Orders for Snohomish County

Orders reinforce social distancing, require isolation and quarantine ...

New Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Option in Snohomish County

*Updated 10:57 a.m March 23, 2020, to revise map

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

New Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Option in Snohomish County 

Health District opens appointm...

Dr. Chris Spitters Named Permanent Health Officer for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Dr. Chris Spitters Named Permanent Health Officer for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A contract was fully executed today, mak...

New Health Officer Order for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020  

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

New Health Officer Order for Snohomish County

Order aligns with Governor’s proclamations 

SNOHOMISH...

Special Board of Health Meeting, March 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 17, 2020                                   

CONTACT:   Hea...

Snohomish Health District suspends most in-person services effective noon today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Snohomish Health District suspends most in-person services effective noon todayMany services will continue to be available online and by phone

EVERETT, Wash. &ndas...

Updates and Reminders about COVID-19 in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2020CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org

Updates and Reminders about COVID-19 in Snohomish County

Health District urges community to understand local rules, practice social distancing

SNOHOMISH COUNT...

Cross-Sector Partners Launch $250,000 Coronavirus Response Fund

Media release shared from:Community Foundation of Snohomish County2823 Rockefeller Ave.Everett, WA 98201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 13, 2020

Media Contact:Karri Matau, President & CEO425.212.4056karri@cf-sc.org

Cross-Sector Partners Launch $250,000 Coron...

New state and local Orders issued to protect residents’ health from COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688

March 11, 2020 hthomas@snohd.org

New state and local Orders issued to protect residents’ health from COVID-19 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Today, Governor Jay Ins...

Health District investigates COVID-19 cases involving patients linked to long-term care facility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 10, 2020                                CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.339....

Media Advisory: COVID-19 response and coordination with long-term care facility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2020

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org 

Media Advisory: COVID-19 response and coordination with long-term care facility

STANWOOD, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is investigating a ...

Board of Health Meeting, March 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2020                            

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org...

Media Advisory: COVID-19 Response and Declarations of Emergency

COVID-19 Response and Declarations of Emergency

Contact:         Heather Thomas, 425-339-8688, hthomas@snohd.orgKent Patton, 425-388-3883, Kent.Patton@snoco.orgKimberley Cline, 425.257.8687, kcline@everettwa.gov...

Snohomish County United in Response to COVID-19

For immediate release

March 4, 2020

CONTACT:

Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org 

Kent
Patton, 425.388.3883, kent.patton@snoco.org

KimberleyCline, 425.257.8687, kcline@everettwa.g...

First Death from Coronavirus (COVID-19) of Snohomish County resident. Fourth case announced.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE             March 2, 2020                            ...

Statement on Closures of Mariner High School and Discovery Elementary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       March 2, 2020                             CONTACT:   Heather Thom...

Third Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District was notified late Sunday afternoon of a new case of COVID-19. The presumptive positive test result came back from the State Public Health Laboratory, bringing the total number of cases in S...

Special Meeting Notice: Board of Health Meeting, March 2

The Board of Health will meet on a special day and time to conduct a special meeting as set forth on the agenda below. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish County Public Meeting Rooms located in the Administration Building East at 3000 Rockefeller Av...

Statement on Seattle Flu Study preliminary findings

The Snohomish Health District is aware of the preliminary findings released by the Seattle Flu Study, suggesting that coronavirus has been spreading for close to six weeks. We are still evaluating the findings with our state and local partners and coordin...

Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 29, 2020                                       &nb...

Statement from Snohomish Health District on recovery of patient

In consultation with state and federal public health authorities, the Snohomish Health District has released the patient from home isolation. He is now considered fully recovered and free to go about his regular activities. We cannot thank him enough for ...

Update on response to 2019 novel coronavirus in Washington state

For immediate release: January 22, 2020

Contact: Lisa Stromme Warren, Washington State Department of Health, 360-628-7883

Heather Thomas, Snohomish Health District, 425-508-4980

Update on response to 2019 novel coronavirus in Washington state 

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Case of 2019 novel coronavirus confirmed in Washington state resident

OLYMPIA – Today the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in a Snohomish County resident. While the risk to the general public is low, DOH is working with the Centers for Disease Contr...

Two Flu-Related Deaths, Additional Hepatitis A Cases in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District received its first reports of flu-related deaths for the 2019-20 season. At the same time, District staff are also investigating increasing numbers of hepatitis A cases in the county.&n...

Health District Requires Immediate Closure of Lynnwood Restaurant

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In addition to increased reports of influenza in the community, Snohomish County is also seeing an uptick in norovirus-like illnesses. A call was placed to the Snohomish Health District’s communicable disease ...

Four Cases of Hepatitis A Confirmed in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District has confirmed four cases of hepatitis A in Snohomish County residents. All four have been living homeless in the Marysville and Tulalip areas, as well as being linked to drug injection use ...

New community health assessment report released for Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – While not a surprise to most, new data confirms that suicide, opioid misuse and youth mental health are among the top health issues in Snohomish County. On a more positive note, the County’s rates of homicide,...

Board Adopts 2020 Budget, Appoints Frederick as Administrative Officer

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash – At its regular business meeting on Tuesday, December 10, the Board of Health took action on a number of key items for the Snohomish Health District. The first of which was adoption of the agency’s 2020 budget.

T...

Board of Health Meeting, December 10

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

In...

Flu season arrives in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Flu season is early this year but it’s not too late to protect yourself.

National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 1-7, a good reminder for people to get their annual flu shot if they haven’t alread...

Special Meeting Notice: Board of Health Meeting, November 12

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

Ju...

Public hearing on Health District preliminary budget, Nov. 12

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will take comments on the preliminary 2020 Snohomish Health District budget during its next regularly scheduled meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. The meeting is in the auditorium on the first f...

Second Case of Vaping-Associated Lung Injury Reported

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – A second Snohomish County resident has been hospitalized due to vaping-associated lung injury. 

A woman in her forties was hospitalized last week. She reported vaping both flavored nicotine and THC products. The...

Prepare for Flu Season

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Scrub your hands. Cover your cough. Get your flu vaccine. Stay home if you feel ill.

Now is the time to refresh yourself and your family about the best ways to avoid getting the flu, and to avoid spreading it if you do g...

Regular Meeting and Special Meeting for a Work Session, October 8

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

Just prior to its regula...

First Case of Lung Illness in Snohomish County Associated with Vaping

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District has identified the first case of vaping-related lung illness in a Snohomish County resident.

A female in her twenties was admitted to a Snohomish County hospital in August with shortness of ...

Board of Health Meeting, September 10

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

T...

Upcoming Overdose Awareness Events in Snohomish County

EVERETT, Wash. — Thousands in Snohomish County struggle with opioid use disorder, and too many are lost to overdose. More than 100 people in Snohomish County died of overdoses in 2018.

Overdose is preventable and recovery is possible. Education a...

Confirmed Hepatitis A Case Closes Lynnwood Restaurant

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District required the immediate closure of Ashiya Teriyaki located at 1233 164th St SW in Lynnwood following a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a foodworker. People who ate at this restaurant between August 2...

Board of Health Meeting and Work Session, Aug. 13

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

Just prior to its regula...

Board of Health Meeting, July 9

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everet...

Administrator and Health Officer resign from Snohomish Health District

EVERETT, Wash. – At its special meeting earlier today, the Board of Health accepted and approved the resignation of Jefferson Ketchel and Dr. Mark Beatty. The Board also appointed Shawn Frederick, the District’s Administration Services...

Board of Health Meeting, June 11

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker A...

Joint Press Release: New measles cases in multiple Washington counties

OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health is announcing four newly diagnosed cases of measles in residents of three western Washington counties (King County 2, Snohomish County 1, Pierce County 1). These new cases are in addition to the case Ta...

Board of Health Meeting, May 14

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everet...

Board of Health Meeting, April 9

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Evere...

Flu season packing a punch in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Flu season typically peaks between January and March, but the timing and severity is unpredictable. Since the start of the year, there have been 15 flu-related deaths, which is down considerably from the two previous se...

New Healthy Youth Survey results show concerning vaping trends in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The likelihood that young people in Snohomish County are binge drinking, smoking cigarettes or using illegal drugs like heroin or methamphetamine appears to be dropping, according to the 2018 Healthy Youth Surv...

Snohomish County ranked third healthiest in Washington State

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish County holds its spot as third healthiest county in Washington State for the second year in a row, according to the annual County Health Rankings.

The 10th annual rankings were released today by the Robert Wood...

Board of Health Meeting, March 12

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Everett, Wash.

The full b...

Board Votes to Support Funding Request for Everett Smelter Site Clean-up

 SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – At its regularly scheduled meeting, the Board of Health unanimously approved a resolution in support of the City of Everett’s request to the legislature for capital funding to address the Everett Sme...

Board of Health Meeting, Feb. 12

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold its regular meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health District’s Auditorium located at 3020 Rucker Ave, Evere...

First Lab-Confirmed Flu Death Reported in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District has received its first report of a laboratory-confirmed influenza (flu) death for the 2018-19 season. A Marysville woman in her early-80s with underlying conditions died earlier this week.&...

New Report Estimates Number of People Misusing Opioids in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – In a new report released today, the Snohomish Health District estimates that between 5,000 and 10,000 people in Snohomish County are suffering from opioid use disorder. It’s likely that another 35,000 to 80,000 people are misusin...

Public Hearing Dec. 11 to Consider 2019 Budget

During its regular board meeting, the Board of Health will hold a public hearing and is expected to take action on the 2019 budget. The meeting will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The meeting will be held in the Snohomish Health...