Posted on: December 9, 2022
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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, December 13
FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS
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Posted on: December 9, 2022
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Local Health Officers and Health Care Leaders Recommend Wearing Masks Indoors
Snohomish Health District Health Officer joins other leaders in urging illness...
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Posted on: December 5, 2022
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Two more flu deaths in Snohomish County, hospital visits climb rapidly
Three adults in Snohomish County have died from in...
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Posted on: November 22, 2022
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Flu season ramping up as other viruses continue spreading
A surge in illnesses is overloading healthcare providers. People can help by using telehealth opt...
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Posted on: November 4, 2022
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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, November 8
FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold it...
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Posted on: October 11, 2022
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October 12, 2022
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INFLUENZA DEATH CONFIRMED IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY
HEALTH DISTRICT URGES RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED AGAINST FLU AND COVID-19
SNOHOMI...
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Posted on: October 7, 2022
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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, OCTOBER 11
FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS
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Posted on: September 15, 2022
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is asking county residents to share their thoughts on the most important health issues a...
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Posted on: September 12, 2022
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BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, september 13
FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Hea...
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Posted on: July 25, 2022
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CONTACT: communications@snohd.org
Snohomish Health District Administrative Officer announces plans to step down at end of 2022
Shawn Frederick worked to improve public health services ...
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Posted on: July 11, 2022
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Monkeypox case confirmed in Snohomish County
The virus typically spreads through close physical contact, and those at higher risk of exposure are encouraged to be aware o...
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Posted on: April 27, 2022
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CONTACT: communications@snohd.org
County Health Rankings place Snohomish County in top 5 in state for health outcomes
The annual rankings offer insight into strengths and areas for improvement
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Posted on: March 22, 2022
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Healthy Youth Survey results include good news about substance use, concerns around mental health
More than 15,000 Snohomish County students responded to the ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2022
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What to Know About the Mask Requirements Lifting
State and federal partners have provided updated guidance
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Posted on: January 10, 2022
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Posted on: January 6, 2022
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Posted on: January 4, 2022
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Posted on: December 30, 2021
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CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425-339-5223communications@snohd.org
Climb in case count is reminder to play it safe over New Year’s weekend
Vaccination, avoiding crowds, and consistent mask use are to...
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Posted on: December 17, 2021
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CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425-339-5223...
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Posted on: December 10, 2021
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CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688 communications@snohd.org
Pfizer Booster Now Recommended for 16 and Up
New recommendation comes after almost one year of dat...
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Posted on: December 6, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688 communications@snohd.org
Health Officer Announces Plans to Step Down in June
Dr. Spitters will be leaving in mid-2022 after more than...
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Posted on: December 3, 2021
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CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8...
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Posted on: November 19, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2021
CONTACT:communications@snohd.org
Recipe for a Safer Thanksgiving
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Holiday traditions are important for families, friends, and childr...
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Posted on: November 12, 2021
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November 12, 2021
CONTACT:communications@snohd.org
Don’t Forget to Register for v-safe
Parents and guardians are also reminded
to register their children when getting vaccine
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – V-safe i...
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Posted on: October 29, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org
New Data Highlights Ages Being Most Impacted by COVID-19 in Recent Weeks
Report also demonstrates that vaccines contin...
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Posted on: October 26, 2021
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Posted on: October 22, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2021
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org
Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Doses
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Health ...
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Posted on: October 11, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339...
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Posted on: October 8, 2021
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CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org
Preparing for a Fight Against Two Viruses
The latest on recommendations for flu and COVID-19 vaccines
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Posted on: October 1, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org
Pregnant People or Those Trying to Become Pregnant Urged to Get COVID Vaccine
Vaccine helps protect those pregnant and their bab...
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Posted on: September 24, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org
New Data Shows Vaccines Continuing to Reduce Hospitalizations and Save Lives
Report als...
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Posted on: September 17, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org
Help Needed to Curb Increasing Transmission in School, Childcare and Youth Settings
Local, state health officials share resou...
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Posted on: September 13, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.3...
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Posted on: September 10, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Statewide Mask Order and National Vaccine Mandates Expand
Hospital capacity and high transmission levels remain c...
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Posted on: September 3, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2021
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Shellfish Harvesting Closed in Port Susan and Possession Sound South to King County Line
Tests show high levels of...
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Posted on: September 3, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Health District Announces Shift in COVID-19 Testing Operations
Additional locations and other local resources offer...
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Posted on: August 27, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2021
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Attendees of Arlington Basketball Tournament Should Consider Testing
Health District als...
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Posted on: August 24, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2021
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
COVID-19 Cases Reported Involving Snohomish Health District Staff
District headquarters to be closed through August...
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Posted on: August 24, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....
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Posted on: August 20, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...
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Posted on: August 12, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...
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Posted on: August 10, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2021
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...
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Posted on: August 6, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 6, 2021
CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.339.5223communications@snohd.org
Sharp increase in cases, hospitalizations is unsustainable
Public participation in vaccination, masking for all and contact tracing are essential to reduce ...
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Posted on: July 26, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2021
CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.339.5223communications@snohd.org
To fight climbing cases and delta variant, all urged to mask up in public indoor spaces
Universal masking helps protect those who are unvaccinated and offers...
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 20, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 20, 2021
CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbray@snohd.org
Snohomish Health District seeing increase in reports of shellfish-linked infections
Public reminded to avoid eating raw or undercooked shellfish.
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Posted on: July 19, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2021
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.86...
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Posted on: July 16, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 16, 2021
CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbray@snohd.org
COVID-19 prevention measures remain crucial as cases climb
Snohomish County residents are encouraged to follow guidance for preventing disease, to stay informed, and...
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 9, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688hthomas@snohd.org
Tips for Traveling Safely this Summer
Residents encouraged to keep up precautions with variants increasing
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Summer vacation and the reop...
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Posted on: July 2, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 2, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely
Fire dangers, hospital volumes and increasing variants of concern this holiday weekend
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 1, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 1, 2021
CONTACT: Snohomish County Joint Information Center 425-388-5170 eccjic.activation@snoco.org
Snohomish County Mass Vaccination Sites Closing Down
With other providers able to meet demand, Snohomish COunty Vaccine Tas...
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Posted on: June 18, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 18, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Nine Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines
Information and resources to help tell fact from fiction
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – There’s a lot of COVID-19 va...
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Posted on: June 11, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Life After the Vaccines
Helpful tips and public health recommendations once vaccinated
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Posted on: June 7, 2021
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Posted on: June 4, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2021
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Relief on the Horizon 500 Days and Four Waves Later
Case counts dropping and vaccine rates increasing are welcome signs after long response
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Posted on: May 28, 2021
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CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Tens of Thousands Still Getting Vaccinated Each Week in Snohomish County
Tweens, teens and young adults leading the charge in recent weeks
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Posted on: May 21, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Continued Mask Usage and Increasing Vaccination Rates Bring Drop in Cases
Snohomish County finally sees decrease in case rate since March
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Posted on: May 14, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 14, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
More People Vaccinated Means Less Masks Required
Governor set to remove most restrictions June 30, or earlier if state hits vaccine goal sooner
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Posted on: May 11, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 11, 2021
CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org
Two Snohomish County Cases of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli
Cases appear to be connected to cluster involving children in King County
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Posted on: May 10, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...
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Posted on: May 7, 2021
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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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2021
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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...
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Posted on: May 1, 2021
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: April 30, 2021
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 ...
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Posted on: April 23, 2021
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
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Posted on: April 19, 2021
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...
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Posted on: April 16, 2021
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...
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Posted on: April 12, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8...
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Posted on: April 9, 2021
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
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Posted on: April 5, 2021
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...
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Posted on: April 2, 2021
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...
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Posted on: March 31, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2021
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.49...
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Posted on: March 29, 2021
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
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Posted on: March 26, 2021
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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...
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Posted on: March 19, 2021
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
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Posted on: March 12, 2021
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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...
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Posted on: March 9, 2021
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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...
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Posted on: March 8, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.86...
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Posted on: March 5, 2021
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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 ...
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Posted on: February 26, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...
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Posted on: February 12, 2021
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Posted on: February 10, 2021
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Posted on: February 8, 2021
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Posted on: February 5, 2021
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Posted on: January 29, 2021
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Posted on: January 29, 2021
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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...
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Posted on: January 23, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 17, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339...
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Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Posted on: January 14, 2021
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-...
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Posted on: January 8, 2021
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...
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Posted on: December 22, 2020
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Posted on: December 18, 2020
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Posted on: December 11, 2020
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Posted on: December 4, 2020
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Posted on: November 25, 2020
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Posted on: November 20, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: November 13, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 30, 2020
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CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....
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Posted on: October 28, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: October 20, 2020
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Posted on: October 16, 2020
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Posted on: October 9, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...
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Posted on: October 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: September 11, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: September 8, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: September 4, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: September 3, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 28, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 25, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 21, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 14, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 7, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 31, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 29, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 24, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 17, 2020
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
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 7, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 2, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 26, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 26, 2020
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....
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 24, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 19, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2020
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
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2020
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....
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 29, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 29, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 28, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 8, 2020
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....
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 4, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: April 29, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: April 17, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: April 10, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: April 9, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: April 3, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 31, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2020
*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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 14, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 13, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 10, 2020 CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339....
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2020
CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688, hthomas@snohd.org...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 5, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2020
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: January 23, 2020
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
OLYMPI...
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Media Releases
Posted on: January 21, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2020
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2019
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: December 18, 2019
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2019
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,...
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Media Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2019
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.
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Media Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2019
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.
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Media Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: October 7, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: September 23, 2019
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 ...
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Media Releases
Posted on: September 9, 2019
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.
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 26, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 15, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: July 5, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 19, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: April 5, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 21, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 19, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2019
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.&...
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Media Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2019
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...
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Media Releases
Posted on: December 7, 2018
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...
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Media Releases