Federal Shutdown Impact on SNAP and WIC Recipients in Snohomish County

Federal Shutdown Impact on SNAP and WIC Recipients in Snohomish County

Oct. 31, 2025 - The ongoing federal shutdown is impacting thousands of Snohomish County residents who rely on federally funded food assistance. Several federal programs will be paused s...

Health Advisory: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Prepared Pasta Meals

Health Advisory: 2025 Listeria Outbreak Linked to Prepared Pasta Meals 

Oct. 31, 2025 

This is a Provider Alert from the Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) Office of Infectious Disease and the Snohomish County Health Department...

Snohomish County Woman Hospitalized Amid Listeria Outbreak

For immediate release

Oct. 31, 2025

Snohomish County Woman Hospitalized Amid Listeria Outbreak

EVERETT – Snohomish County Health Department officials have confirmed that a Snohomish County resident is among those affected in a multistate outbreak o...

UPDATED ZOOM LINK: Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - November 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 29, 2025

CONTACT:  shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, November 4

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR SPECIAL meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish County Board of ...

New Director Aims to Improve Health Outcomes through Collaboration

For immediate release

Oct. 24, 2026

New DIRECTOR Aims to Improve Health Outcomes through Collaboration

Kim Van Pelt has had a long career of improving the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Now she brings her leadership skills to ...

2024–2025 Flu Season Surveillance Ends

Season Marked by Elevated Illness and Hospitalizations, Lower Vaccination Rates

Flu-related deaths and hospitalizations were higher than usual during the recently concluded influenza-reporting season in Snohomish County. Health officials say it’s a reminde...

Snohomish County Concludes 2024–2025 Flu Season Surveillance Showing Elevated Illness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2025

Snohomish County Concludes 2024–2025 Flu Season Surveillance

Season Marked by Elevated Illness and Hospitalizations, Lower Vaccination Rates

Flu-related deaths and hospitalizations were higher than usual during the recen...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - October 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 10, 2025

CONTACT:  shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, OCTOber 14

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish County Board of Health wil...

Health Alert: Clade I Mpox Virus Detected in Wastewater; Rise in Clade II Mpox

Health ALERT: Clade I Mpox Virus Detected in Wastewater; Rise in Cases of Clade II Mpox

Oct. 9, 2025

This is a Provider Alert from the Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) Office of Infectious Disease. WA DOH is requesting that providers ...

Health Alert: Rise in HIV among cisgender women and perinatal HIV diagnoses

Health Alert: Rise in HIV among cisgender women and perinatal HIV diagnoses

Sept. 23, 2025

Current Situation

Washington State is experiencing a concerning increase in HIV diagnoses among cisgender women. In addition, cases of perinatal HIV diagnoses rose in ...

Health Department Hosts School Vaccine Clinics

Snohomish County Health Department Hosts School Vaccine Clinics

More than 800 total shots given so far this year

The Snohomish County Health Department is holding vaccine clinics every day this week for students to catch up on missed immunizations.

Families ...

Health Department Hosts School Vaccine Clinics

For Immediate Release

Snohomish County Health Department Hosts School Vaccine Clinics

More than 800 total shots given so far this year

The Snohomish County Health Department is holding vaccine clinics every day this week for students to catch up on missed im...

New Health Department Director Announced

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has appointed Kim VanPelt as the new Health Department Director.  

VanPelt comes to Snohomish County from Tucson, Arizona, where she served as Deputy Director for Programming and Development at the Pima Count...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - September 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 4, 2025

CONTACT:  shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, September 9

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish County Board of Health w...

Immunization Gaps in Snohomish County

Immunization Gaps in Snohomish County 

Health Leaders Discuss How to Navigate Changing Landscape

The good news is the vast majority of people still believe in the power of vaccines. The bad news? Immunization rates continue to decline in Snohomish ...

Health Advisory: Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin® L- A) Recall and Shortage

Health Advisory: Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin® L- A) Recall and Shortage

August 28, 2025

CURRENT SITUATION:

On July 10, 2025, the drug manufacturer Pfizer announced a voluntary recall for multiple lot numbers of Penicillin G Benzathine (brand na...

TODAY: Health Leaders to Host Panel Discussion on Snohomish County’s Immunization Gap

MEDIA ADVISORY – REMINDER AND UPDATE

Contact: Jeff Hodson, SHD-PIO@co.snohomish.wa.us

Health Leaders to Host Panel Discussion on Snohomish County’s Immunization Gap

EVERETT – As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, the...

Health Leaders to Host Panel Discussion on Snohomish County’s Immunization Gap

MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact: Jeff Hodson, SHD-PIO@co.snohomish.wa.us

Health Leaders to Host Panel Discussion on Snohomish County’s Immunization Gap

EVERETT – As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, the Snohomish County Board of Healt...

Evergreen State Fair to Host Healthy Communities Day

Evergreen State Fair to Host Healthy Communities Day Aug. 26 

Building Stronger, Healthier Communities — One Fair at a Time 

MONROE, Wash. – The Evergreen State Fair is continuing a healthy focus at the 116th fair by celebrating healthy li...

Your guide to wildfire smoky days

First Thing: Check Air Quality  

Start your day by checking the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) before opening windows or going outside.  

You can get up-to-date information from: 

• www.pscleanair.gov 
• https://wasmoke.blogspo...

Pilot ‘Navigator’ Program Strengthens Public Health

The Snohomish County Health Department recently completed a six-month Community Navigator Pilot Program designed to redefine what collaboration in public health can look like.

Launched in January 2025, the program brought together 12 community-bas...

Health Advisory: Increase in Overdoses Involving Fentanyl and Cocaine in Snohomish County

Health Advisory: Increase in Overdoses Involving Fentanyl and Cocaine in Snohomish County

7/3/2025

 Action Requested:

• Be Aware that the number of fatal overdoses involving both fentanyl and cocaine in Snohomish County increased to their hig...

Health Alert: Measles Cases in Washington; New Assessment and Testing Resources

Health Alert: Measles Cases in Washington; New Assessment and Testing Resources 

July 3, 2025 

Current Situation in Washington

From January 1 through June 25, 2025, 10 cases of measles have been confirmed in King, Snohomish and Whatcom Coun...

Multiyear update will modernize rules that protect public health

What do septic systems, swimming pools and restaurants have in common? They’re all regulated by the Snohomish County Board of Health Code, and they’re all about to get a long-overdue update.

So are solid waste facilities, food trucks, spas and water parks....

Honoring Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This day, now recognized as Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorates the end of slavery...

Snohomish County Seeks Applicants for Board of Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

June 12, 2025 

Contact: SHD.PIO@co.snohomish.wa.us 

Snohomish County Seeks Applicants for Board of Health 

Priority Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Sno...

Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham Appointed State’s New Secretary of Health

For immediate release

June 9, 2025

Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham Appointed State’s New Secretary of Health

EVERETT – Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham has been appointed Washington&...

Worsham Appointed New WA Secretary of Health

Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham has been appointed Washington’s new Secretary of Health by Governor Bob Ferguson. He will begin his new role July 7, 2025, bringing more than 30 years of public health leadership and exp...

Snohomish County Launches Mobile “Health on Wheels” Van to Bring Care Directly to the Community

For Immediate Release 

June 4, 2025 

Snohomish County Launches Mobile “Health on Wheels” Van to Bring Care Directly to the Community

 Snohomish County, WA – This week as a part of Pride month, the public will ge...

Kick Off Summer Safely!

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer—and we know you’re ready! Whether you’re heading out for some time on the lake, grilling in the backyard, or hitting up a local festival, now’s a great time to refresh your summer safety smarts.&am...

Health Alert: Measles Case in Visitor to King and Snohomish Counties

Health Alert: Measles Case in Visitor to King and Snohomish Counties 

 May 14, 2025 

Action Requested 

Be aware of possible measles exposures in King and Snohomish County from a confirmed measles case in a Canadi...

Release: Measles Case in Visitor To King and Snohomish Counties

MEASLES CASE IN VISITOR TO KING AND SNOHOMISH COUNTIES: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS OF POSSIBLE EXPOSURE 

This information is a redistribution of a release originally posted by Public Health – Settle & King County

Public Health – Seattle & King Coun...

Measles Q&A with Dr. James Lewis and Dr. Alice Tin

The United States is experiencing a significant measles resurgence. With over 1,000 cases reported so far this year, 2025 is on track to have the highest number of measles cases since the early 1990s. Given an ongoing outbreak in Texas and multiple smalle...

Measles Q&A with Dr. James Lewis and Dr. Alice Tin

The United States is experiencing a significant measles resurgence. With over 1,000 cases reported so far this year, 2025 is on track to have the highest number of measles cases since the early 1990s. Given an ongoing outbreak in Texas and multiple smalle...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - May 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 8, 2025

CONTACT:  shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, May 13

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish County Board of Health will hold it...

Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Seattle – Tacoma International Airport

Remembering Former WA Secretary of Health

EVERETT – The Snohomish County Health Department expresses its deepest condolences to friends, family and former colleagues of Mary Selecky, former Washington State Secretary of Health, who passed away last week at age 78.

Selecky served as Secret...

Snohomish County STI Clinic Marks First Full Year with Major Milestones and Lives Changed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

April 10, 2025 

Snohomish County STI Clinic Marks First Full Year with Major Milestones and Lives Changed

Snohomish County, WA — In its first full year of operation, the Snohomish County H...

Media Advisory: Tomorrow, Snohomish County to Unveil New “Health on Wheels” Van

Read on...

Media Advisory: Snohomish County to Unveil New “Health on Wheels” Van

MEDIA ADVISORY 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

April 4, 2025 

Snohomish County to Unveil New “Health on Wheels” Van 

The County Executive and Director of the Snohomish County Health Department will mak...

Health Alert: Measles case in a Snohomish County Resident Associated with International Travel

Health Alert: Measles case in a Snohomish County Resident Associated with International Travel 

Action Requested 

 Be aware of a confirmed measles case in an infant in Snohomish County who traveled internationally.&n...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - April 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 3, 2025

CONTACT:  shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, April 8

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish County Board of Health...

New Measles Case Identified in Snohomish County Infant

For Immediate Release

Contact: SHD.PIO@co.snohomish.wa.us

New Measles Case Identified in Snohomish County Infant

Snohomish County, WA —The Snohomish County Health Department was notified April 1, 2025, of a new positive measles case in a Snohomish ...

Second Measles Case Identified in Washington State

Snohomish County Board of Health Signs World Tuberculosis Day Proclamation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 14, 2025

CONTACT: shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County Board of Health Signs World Tuberculosis Day Proclamation

March 24, 2025, is World Tuberculosis Day in Snohomish County and all county residents are encouraged ...

Health Alert: Measles case in a King County Resident Associated with International Travel

Health Alert: Measles case in a King County Resident Associated with International Travel

2/28/2025

Action Requested

Be aware of a confirmed measles case in an infant in King County who traveled internationally.

• Secondary cases would be expected to occur Febr...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - March 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 7, 2025

CONTACT:  shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, march 11

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish County Board of Healt...

Snohomish County Reports 15 Flu Deaths, Marking the Highest Toll Across Three Seasons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 19, 2025

CONTACT: shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County Reports 15 Flu Deaths, Marking the Highest Toll Across Three Seasons

Emergency department visits and flu related hospitalizations remain elevated c...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - February 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 6, 2025

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, February 11

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish County Board o...

Health Advisory: Subtyping of Influenza A Recommended for Hospitalized Patients

Health Advisory: Subtyping of Influenza A Recommended for Hospitalized Patients

January 29, 2025

This is a Health Alert from the Snohomish County Health Department regarding CDC and WA DOH recommendations for increased influenza subtyping...

Two Counts of Measles Exposure Confirmed in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 21, 2025

CONTACT: shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Two Counts of Measles Exposures Confirmed in Snohomish County

The Snohomish County Health Department is closely monitoring residents who may be at risk for...

Snohomish County Board of Health Special Meeting - January 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 16, 2025

CONTACT:  

shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, January 21

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR a special meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish County Board o...

Snohomish County Reports First Flu Deaths of the 2024-2025 Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 13, 2025

CONTACT: shd.pio@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County Reports First Flu Deaths of the 2024-2025 Season

Residents are advised to stay up to date on vaccinations and to take precautions to protect individ...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - December 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2024   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, December 10

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &ndas...

Be Aware of Unpermitted Food Carts, Trucks and Stands

It’s important to only purchase food from permitted food carts, event vendors, and restaurants. Permitted vendors receive education about safe food handling, storage and preparation, and undergo routine inspections to ensure safe practices are b...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - November 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 6, 2024   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, November 12

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &ndas...

Health Advisory: Treatment and Expanded Screening for Syphilis Recommended for all Pregnant People

Health Advisory: Treatment and Expanded Universal Screening for Syphilis Recommended for all Pregnant People

10/30/2024

Action Requested 

• Help in preventing congenital syphilis in our communities by screening all pregnant people for syphili...

Health Alert: Presumptive Positive Human Cases of Avian Influenza Under Investigation in Washington

Provider Alert: Presumptive Positive Human Cases of Avian Influenza Under Investigation in Washington

October 21, 2024

This is a Provider Alert from the Washington Department of Health (DOH) regarding presumed human cases of avian influenza under i...

Health Advisory: Increased Cases of Pertussis in Snohomish County

Health Advisory: Increased Cases of Pertussis in Snohomish County—Be Alert for Patients Exhibiting Symptoms

10/3/2024

Action Requested

• Be aware of an increase in pertussis reported in Snohomish County, Washington State, and across the country
  • There...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - October 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 3, 2024   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, October 8

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohom...

Increase of Pertussis Cases in Snohomish County Residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                  

September 16th, 2024

CONTACT:  &nbs...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - September 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 9, 2024   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, September 10

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &nd...

Health Advisory: Ongoing transmission of Candida auris identified in Washington

Health Advisory: Ongoing transmission of Candida auris identified in Washington

August 1, 2024

This is a Provider Alert from the Washington Department of Health (DOH) regarding recent increases of healthcare-associated Candida auris (C. auris) cases. Health...

Health Advisory HPAI Update: Assess patients with influenza-like illness for animal exposures

Health Advisory HPAI Update: Assess patients with influenza-like illness for animal exposures

July 25, 2024

Action Requested 

• Be aware that there is an ongoing global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds, with transmiss...

Health Advisory: Be vigilant for heat related illnesses during potentially dangerous heat wave

Health Advisory: Be vigilant for heat related illnesses during potentially dangerous heat wave

July 9, 2024

Action Requested 

• Be aware that the National Weather Service has forecast a potentially dangerous long-duration heat event for Washington St...

Increasing cases of Candida auris in Washington

Health Advisory: Increasing cases of Candida auris in Washington

July 5, 2024

Action Requested 

• Be aware that the Washington Department of Health (DOH) has reported an increase in locally acquired Candida auris (C. auris) cases in 2024. Healthcare-a...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - July 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 5, 2024   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, july 9

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Sn...

Join the conversation about substance use and stigma in rural communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2024 

CONTACT:? SHD-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us  

Join the conversation about substance use and stigma in rural communities 

The Snohomish County Rural Opioid Response Project ...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - June 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 6, 2024   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, June 11

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The S...

Pertussis activity on the rise in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 30, 2024

CONTACT: SHD-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us  

Pertussis activity on the rise in Snohomish County 

Public health officials advise taking steps to reduce the spread of pertussis, also known as &...

Health Advisory: Pertussis increase in Washington, remain alert for patients with symptoms

Health Advisory: Pertussis increase in Washington, remain alert for patients with symptoms

May 21, 2024

Action Requested

• Be aware of an increase in pertussis reported in some areas of Washington State and that patients with a history of receiving pertussis ...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - May 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 9, 2024   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, May 14

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Sno...

Window Wisdom: Keep Kids Safe from Falls

Window screens are great for keeping bugs out of your house.

They aren’t strong enough to keep children in.

Every spring and summer, when the weather warms enough to leave windows open, toddlers are injured in falls that could be prevented. A youn...

Health Advisory: Increase in Invasive Meningococcal Disease due to Serogroup Y N. meningitidis

Health Advisory: Increase in Invasive Meningococcal Disease due to Serogroup Y N. meningitidis

April 11, 2024

Action Requested 

• Be aware that CDC has issued an advisory regarding an increase in invasive meningococcal disease due to serogroup Y Neiss...

Health Update: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections in the U.S.

Health Update: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections in the U.S.

Dairy Cattle, One Human Infection 

April 9, 2024

Action Requested 

• Be aware that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been detected in dairy cattle in the U...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - April 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2024   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, April 9

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish ...

Health Advisory: Global Increase in Dengue Cases

Health Advisory: Global Increase in Dengue Cases

Be alert for potential cases in Snohomish County

April 3, 2024

Action Requested 

• Be aware that many countries are experiencing dengue outbreaks and Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) has al...

Health Advisory: Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks

Health Advisory: Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks

Ensure Children in the U.S. and Those Traveling Internationally (age 6+ months) have MMR Vaccination

March 22, 2024

Action Requested

• Be aware that there has been an increase in glob...

Healthy Youth Survey results show progress in social support and mental health among adolescents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 13, 2024

CONTACT: SHD-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us 

Healthy Youth Survey results show progress in social support and mental health among adolescents in Snohomish County

Nearly 13...

Health Advisory: Measles Case Confirmed in Spokane County

Health Advisory: Measles Case Confirmed in Spokane County

February 23, 2024

Action Requested 

• Be aware that a case of measles was confirmed this week at Washington State Public Health Laboratories. The case occurred in a Spokane County resident with...

Food recall notice: Fratelli Beretta Charcuterie with Coppa recalled due to potential Salmonella

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has shared a recall expansion notice for coppa charcuterie meat products. The recall was initially linked to products sold at Sam's Club. Later in January, products sold through Costco were linked t...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - March 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 8, 2024   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, March 12

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The...

Health Advisory: Candida auris identified in Snohomish and other counties

Health Advisory: Candida auris identified in Snohomish and other counties

January 31, 2024

Action Requested 

• Be aware that several locally acquired cases of Candida auris (C. auris) have been recently identified in multiple counties, includ...

Executive Somers Releases 2023 Annual Report for Snohomish County Government

Executive Dave Somers has released the 2023 Annual Report for Snohomish County government. The report aggregates accomplishments and outcomes for all Executive departments in 2023, as well as including each department or office’s vision for 2024...

Health Advisory: Updated Guidance for Healthcare Providers on Increased Supply of Nirsevimab

Health Advisory: Updated Guidance for Healthcare Providers on Increased Supply of Nirsevimab 

January 26, 2024

Action Requested 

This updated guidance was provided by the Washington State Department of Health in the January 23, 2024, Vaccin...

Health Advisory: Measles Cluster in Southwest Washington

Health Advisory: Measles Cluster in Southwest Washington

January 11, 2024

Action Requested 

• Be aware that multiple cases of measles have been confirmed among unvaccinated adults in Clark in Wahkiakum counties. As of January 10, 2024, three lab-confi...

Advisory: Need to Increase Immunization Coverage, Use of Therapeutics for Respiratory Illnesses

Health Advisory: Urgent Need to Increase Immunization Coverage and Use of Therapeutics for Respiratory Illnesses

December 15, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that CDC has issued an advisory regarding the urgent need to increase immunization coverage...

Health Advisory: Severe Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever among People with Travel to Tecate, Mexico

Health Advisory: Severe Confirmed Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever among People with Recent Travel to Tecate, Mexico

December 14, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that CDC has issued an advisory regarding an outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF...

Health Advisory: Mpox Caused by Human Transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Health Advisory: Mpox Caused by Human Transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

December 12, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that CDC has issued an advisory regarding the occurrence, geographic spread, and sexually associated human-to-hum...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - December 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 7, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, December 12

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Sno...

Health Advisory: Tuberculosis testing for people who were previously incarcerated

Please see below advisory we are sharing from the Washington State Department of Health regarding tuberculosis (TB) testing for individuals who were previously incarcerated.

Provider advisory: tuberculosis testing for people who were previously incarcerate...

Snohomish County Health Department celebrates opening of new STI Clinic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2023 

CONTACT:? SHD-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us  

Snohomish County Health Department celebrates opening of new STI Clinic 

The clinic expands testing, treatment, and other supports t...

First flu death of the season reported in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 21, 2023

CONTACT: SHD-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us 

First flu death of the season reported in Snohomish County

As holiday gatherings approach, people should take steps to reduce the spread of flu and other...

Updated Advisory: High Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches

Update 1/5/2024: Potential Chromium Exposure for Children Consuming Recalled Applesauce Pouches

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shared updated information related to this advisory. The full update from CDC can be reviewed in the Ja...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - November 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 9, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, November 14

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Sno...

Health Advisory: Limited Availability of Nirsevimab in the U.S.

October 25, 2023

Action Requested 

These interim recommendations from CDC apply to healthcare settings with limited nirsevimab availability during the 2023–2024 RSV season. Interim recommendations are subject to change as new evidence bec...

Special meeting of Snohomish Health District Board, October 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 24, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Special meeting of SNOHOMISH Health District Board, October 25

District board to reconvene and consider action on final dissolution 

S...

New Respiratory Virus Dashboard Launches

Snohomish County residents can now check the status of multiple respiratory viruses in the community using a new online data dashboard at www.snohd.org/snoRID. 

The Snohomish County Respiratory Illness Dashboard features information about COVID-19...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - October 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 6, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, October 10

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snoho...

Snohomish County losing infants to unsafe sleep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 2, 2023

CONTACT:Snohomish County Health Departmentshd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us  

Safe Kids Snohomish County/South County Firenews@southsnofire.org

Snohomish County losing infants to unsafe sleep

Caregive...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - September 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 8, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, September 12

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &nd...

Health Advisory: Increased Respiratory Syncytial Virus Activity in Parts of U.S., & New Prevention

September 6, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity has increased across some parts of the Southeastern United States in recent weeks. This suggests a continued shift toward seasonal RSV trends observed prio...

Bat tests positive for rabies in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 29, 2023

CONTACT: SHD-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us 

Bat tests positive for rabies in Snohomish County

There was no known human exposure, but pets were exposed. It is important to avoid contact with bats, rep...

Health Advisory: Listeria monocytogenes contamination of milkshakes at Pierce County restaurant

August 23, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that the Washington State Department of Health has an ongoing listeriosis outbreak investigation. At least six individuals from two counties (Pierce and Thurston) have been ill, and multiple deaths have oc...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - August 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, August 8

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomis...

Health Advisory: Candida auris reported in Washington

July 26, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that Candida auris (C. auris) has been identified in a patient in Washington. 
  • C. auris is an emerging often multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen and has caused outbreaks that are di...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - July 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 7, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, july 11

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish C...

Health Advisory: Guidance on Measles during the Summer Travel Season

June 27, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be alert for potential measles cases related to travel – particularly international travel – during the summer season and provide guidance for measles prevention to international travelers.
  • The Cen...

Community Health Assessment identifies top health-related issues in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 13, 2023

CONTACT: SHD-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us 

Community Health Assessment identifies top health-related issues in Snohomish County 

Mental health, opioids, and food and housing needs are among t...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - June 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 9, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, june 13

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The S...

Health Advisory: Benzathine penicillin shortage and syphilis

June 8, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that Pfizer pharmaceuticals, the sole supplier of benzathine penicillin in the U.S., has reported a shortage of benzathine penicillin (Bicillin LA) due to increased demand for the drug related to the growing ...

Health Advisory: Potential Risk for New Mpox Cases

June 2, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that spring and summer could lead to a resurgence of mpox (formerly monkeypox) as people gather for festivals and other events. 
  • U.S. cases of mpox have declined since peaking in August 2022, but the ...

UPDATE Advisory: Suspected Fungal Meningitis in Patients who Underwent Procedures in Mexico

June 23, 2023

This health advisory is an update to the June 1 advisory on the same topic to reflect the latest guidance from the CDC. Updated portions of the advisory have been bolded in the Action Requested section below.

Action Requested ...

Health Advisory: Cases of Salmonella likely linked to consuming Papa Murphy’s raw dough products

May 31, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that the Washington State Department of Health is working with local and federal public health partners to investigate cases of Salmonella.
  • The cases are likely linked to consuming raw chocolate chip cookie do...

Health Advisory: Measles case in King County resident, potential exposure locations in Seattle area

May 30, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware of a recent confirmed measles case in a King County child with unknown exposure (no international travel) and unknown vaccination history. See public exposure locations below. 
  • The infectious period f...

Health Advisory: Hepatitis A case in food worker at Everett and Lake Stevens food businesses

May 26, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that a hepatitis A case occurred in a food worker who worked at two Taco Bell locations: 2727 Broadway in Everett and 303 91st Ave NE in Lake Stevens.
  • There may be public exposures of customers who ate food fr...

Hepatitis A case confirmed at Everett and Lake Stevens food businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                May 25, 2023

CONTACT: shd-communications@co.snohom...

Health Department Leaders Support Holistic Plan to Address Impact of Drug Crisis on Snohomish County

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on May 18, 2023, announced that he is advancing a holistic plan to address the impact the drug crisis is having on Snohomish County residents and businesses. First, he is issuing an Executive Directive, effective imm...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meetings - May 3 and May 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 2, 2023

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETINGs, May 3 and may 9

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR special meeting may 3, regular meeting may 9

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &...

County Health Department Receiving Nearly $1 Million in State Funds to Expand STI Health Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 27, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County Health Department Receiving Nearly $1 Million in State Funds to Expand STI Health Services

The two-year pilot project is aimed ...

Health Advisory: Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania

Health Advisory: Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania

April 12, 2023

Action Requested

• Be aware of the potential risk of imported cases to the U.S. from two confirmed outbreaks of Marburg virus disease (MVD), one each in Equatori...

Health Advisory: Continued increase in syphilis cases including congenital syphilis cases

Health Advisory: Continued increase in syphilis cases including congenital syphilis cases; routine testing of sexually active women recommended

April 11, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware of a continued increase in primary and secondary syphilis cases...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - April 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, April 11

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Th...

Health Advisory: Frozen strawberries recalled due to Hepatitis A risk to consumers

Health Advisory: Frozen strawberries recalled due to Hepatitis A risk to consumers 

March 20, 2023

Action Requested 

• Consider administering postexposure prophylaxis to susceptible (unvaccinated) persons who have consumed recalled strawberri...

Health Advisory: Waiver and patient limits removed to increase buprenorphine access

Health Advisory: Waiver and patient limits removed to increase buprenorphine access 

March 15, 2023

Action Requested

• Be aware that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) have eli...

Health Advisory: Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) Shigellosis in the U.S.

Health Advisory: Increase in Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) Shigellosis in the U.S.

March 14, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been monitoring an increase in extensively drug-resistant (...

Snohomish County Board of Health declares April 3-9 Public Health Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 14, 2023

CONTACT: shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us 

Snohomish County Board of Health declares April 3-9 Public Health Week

The new Board of Health passed the proclamation at its first meeting.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY...

Snohomish County Board of Health Meeting - March 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 10, 2023   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, March 14

new County BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR first regular meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash.&nb...

Updates on mask requirements

The Washington State Department of Health has announced that the Secretary of Health’s mask order will end April 3. This means masks no longer will be required under state rules for healthcare, long-term care, and adult correctional facilities.&...

Health Advisory: Measles Exposure at Large Gathering in Kentucky

Health Advisory: Measles Exposure at Large Gathering in Kentucky

March 6, 2023

Action Requested 

• Be aware of a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated adult who, while infectious, attended a large religious gathering at Asbury University in Wil...

Health Advisory: Chikungunya Virus in Paraguay and Risk to Travelers

Health Advisory: Chikungunya Virus in Paraguay and Risk to Travelers

March 3, 2023

Action Requested 

• Consider chikungunya virus infection in travelers returning from Paraguay and surrounding countries with acute onset of fever and polyarthralgia.
• Con...

Prevent foodborne illness

There are a number of illnesses that can spread through food handling. Whether you are preparing food in a professional setting like a restaurant or at home in your own kitchen, be sure to take steps to prevent the spread of illnesses.

Foodborne illnesses ...

Health Advisory: Tools and resources for increasing access, prescribing, & uptake of COVID treatment

Health Advisory: Tools and resources for increasing access, prescribing, and uptake of COVID-19 treatment 

February 16, 2023

Action Requested

• Talk with symptomatic or COVID-positive patients about COVID-19 treatment options.
• Encourage early ...

Snohomish County Board of Health Special Meeting - January 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 25, 2024   

CONTACT:  shd-communications@co.snohomish.wa.us

Snohomish County BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, January 30

BOARD of health TO CONVENE FOR special meeting

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snoh...

Health Advisory: Updates on COVID-19 Prevention and Therapeutics for Treatment

Health Advisory: Updates on COVID-19 Prevention and Therapeutics for Treatment 

January 13, 2023

Action Requested 

• Given the increasing prevalence of Omicron sublineages (particularly XBB.1.5), it is a great time to reinforce and redouble p...

Health Advisory: Increased Candida Auris Transmission in Healthcare Facilities

Health Advisory: Increased Candida Auris Transmission in Healthcare Facilities

December 21, 2022 

Action Requested 

• Be aware that an emerging fungal pathogen, Candida auris, is spreading and causing outbreaks in healthcare facilities. Per r...

Health Advisory: Growing Measles Outbreak in Ohio – Measles Reminders and Readiness

Health Advisory: Growing Measles Outbreak in Ohio – Measles Reminders and Readiness

December 20, 2022

Action Requested 

• Be aware of a growing measles outbreak in central Ohio. At this time, no cases have been identified in Snohom...

Health Advisory: Management of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Shortage

Health Advisory: Management of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Shortage

December 14, 2022

Action Requested 

• Be aware of a shortage in commonly used medications such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu ®) due to increased respiratory virus activity.
• Thoroughly revi...

Board of Health Meeting - December 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2022   

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, December 13

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health w...

Local Health Officers and Health Care Leaders Recommend Wearing Masks Indoors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 9, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Local Health Officers and Health Care Leaders Recommend Wearing Masks Indoors

Snohomish Health District Health Officer joins other leaders in urging illness...

Two more flu deaths in Snohomish County, hospital visits climb rapidly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE           December 5, 2022

CONTACT:kbray@snohd.org 

Two more flu deaths in Snohomish County, hospital visits climb rapidly

Three adults in Snohomish County have died from in...

Second Influenza Death of 2022 Confirmed in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 30, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org&nbs...

Flu season ramping up as other viruses continue spreading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Flu season ramping up as other viruses continue spreading 

A surge in illnesses is overloading healthcare providers. People can help by using telehealth opt...

Respiratory Virus Activity Increasing; Shortage of Medications Compounding Strain on Healthcare

 Health Advisory: Respiratory Virus Activity Increasing; Shortage of Medications Compounding Strain on Healthcare

November 22, 2022

Action Requested 

• Be aware of continued increase in respiratory virus activity, including a rapid increase i...

Health Advisory: Increased Respiratory Virus Activity Impacting Children and Healthcare System

Health Advisory: Increased Respiratory Virus Activity Impacting Children and Healthcare System

November 8, 2022

Action Requested 

• Be aware of increased respiratory virus activity, particularly among pediatric patients.
  • This includes increased influen...

Board of Health Meeting - November 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2022   

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, November 8

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health will hold it...

About 9 out of 10 Snohomish County K-12 students have completed required immunizations

Updated data show that 91.6% of K-12 students in Snohomish County have completed immunization requirements, which is just over 110,000 of the county’s 120,204 students. 

Last week, the Washington State Department of Health updated its sc...

Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Use of JYNNEOS Vaccine

 Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Use of JYNNEOS Vaccine

October 25, 2022 

Action Requested 

• Be aware of updated Guidelines for JYNNEOS Vaccine Use from the Washington State Department of Health.

•...

Health Alert: Ebola Disease Outbreak

HEALTH ALERT:  EBOLA DISEASE OUTBREAK

October 13, 2022

REQUESTED ACTION:

• Be aware of an ongoing outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD, Sudan ebolavirus) in Uganda since September 2022
• Counsel patients planning travel to Uganda about EVD and ...

Health Advisory: Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Health Advisory: ACCUTE FLACCID MYELITIS

October 6, 2022

Since the end of August 2022, CDC sentinel surveillance sites for respiratory pathogens have been reporting increases in enterovirus D-68 (EV-D68) respiratory disease. EV-D68 is also the main enterovi...

Influenza Death Confirmed in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 12, 2022 

CONTACT:

communications@snohd.org  

INFLUENZA DEATH CONFIRMED IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY 

HEALTH DISTRICT URGES RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED AGAINST FLU AND COVID-19

SNOHOMI...

Board of Health Meeting - October 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 7, 2022      

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, OCTOBER 11

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Health w...

Health Advisory: COVID-19 treatment options for moderately or severely immunocompromised patients

Health Advisory: COVID-19 treatment options for moderately or severely immunocompromised patients

September 23, 2022

Action requested:

• Be aware of treatment options including monoclonal antibodies or MAbs, as well as oral antivirals. Make a plan wit...

Board of Health Executive Committee Meeting - September 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 21, 2022                       

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH Executive Committee MEETIN...

Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Testing, Reporting, Treatment and Vaccination

Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Testing, Reporting, Treatment and Vaccination in Snohomish County  

September 16, 2022

Action Requested 

• Be aware of the ongoing global outbreak of monkeypox with local tr...

Public participation needed to assess community health in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 15, 2022

 CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish Health District is asking county residents to share their thoughts on the most important health issues a...

Board of Health Meeting - September 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 12, 2022      

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, september 13

FULL BOARD TO CONVENE FOR REGULAR BUSINESS 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of Hea...

New Data Dashboard Explores Details of Opioid Overdoses in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 7, 2021

CONTACT:Kari Bray, 425.382.3184communications@snohd.org 

Kent Patton, 425.388.3883Kent.Patton@snoco.org 

New Data Dashboard Explores Details of Opioid Overdoses in Snohomish County  

The intera...

COVID-19 Boosters Update: Bivalent boosters

*Please note that information may change quickly. This was updated September 6, 2022

The arrival of the bivalent COVID-19 booster is exciting news. This vaccine will provide better protection against the currently circulating COVID virus Omicron variants a...

Sixth Annual A Night To Remember, A Time To Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2021

CONTACT:Cathi Lee, Debbie Warfield, Lindsey Arrington - Hope Soldiers425.341.3572hopesoldiers@gmail.com

Kari Bray, 425.382.3184communications@snohd.org 

Kent Patton, 425.388.3883Kent.Patton@snoco.org 

Six...

Board of Health Special Meeting - August 25-26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 23, 2022                            

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH Specia...

Board of Health Executive Committee Special Meeting - August 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 8, 2022                            

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH Executi...

Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Testing, Reporting, Treatment and Vaccination Snohomish County

Health Advisory: Updated Monkeypox Guidance for Testing, Reporting, Treatment and Vaccination Snohomish County  

August 5, 2022 

Action Requested 

• Be aware of the global outbreak of monkeypox with local transmission in S...

Snohomish Health District Administrative Officer announces plans to step down at end of 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2022

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 ...

Monkeypox case confirmed in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2022

CONTACT:communications@snohd.org 

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...

Board of Health Meeting - July 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 8, 2022                            

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING, ...

Changes in COVID data reporting coming soon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                June 16, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Ch...

Clinician Alert: CDC Highlights Monkeypox Case Finding and Awareness of Non-Classical Presentations

Clinician Alert: CDC Update Highlights Monkeypox Case Finding and Awareness of Non-Classical Presentations

June 15, 2022

Requested actions

• Be aware that monkeypox can mimic other rash illnesses with a similar appearance (e.g., varicella, he...

Dr. James Lewis selected as Snohomish Health District’s next Health Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                June 14, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org&am...

Board of Health Meeting - June 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 10, 2022                            

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING,...

Clinician Alert: Monkeypox Specimen Collection Revisited

Clinician Alert 

Monkeypox Specimen Collection Revisited

June 2, 2022

This alert provides a brief update on specimen collection and submission.  Please refer to the Health District’s prior monkeypox alert issued May 23, 2022, for ...

Snohomish Health District Board of Health Passes Resolution in Supportof District-County Integration

Contact: 

Kent Patton                Snohomish County Executive Office       Kent.Patton@snoco.org     ...

Board of Health Special Meeting - May 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 27, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALT...

Syphilis Transmission Increasing: Updated Screening Guidelines & Prevention of Congenital Syphilis

May 27, 2022

Clinician Alert

Syphilis Transmission Increasing: Updated Screening Guidelines & Prevention of Congenital Syphilis

Actions Requested 

• Recognize that syphilis transmission is increasing locally and that, although me...

Clinician Advisory: Paxlovid Rebound & Correction: Monkeypox Alert

Clinician Advisory: Paxlovid Rebound

May 24, 2022

Requested actions

• Be aware that cases of rebound in COVID-19 symptoms and/or viral test positivity have been reported, generally occurring 2-8 days after recovery. For further information, see the full text o...

Board of Health Special Meeting - May 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 23, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALT...

Clinician Alert: Monkeypox in Europe and North America

Clinician Alert: Monkeypox in Europe and North America

May 23, 2022

Requested actions

• Be aware that multiple outbreaks of monkeypox have been detected in Europe and North America during the month of May, including a case diagnosed in a Massachusetts resident...

Clinician Advisory: Falling Immunization Coverage Among Children

May 12, 2022

Clinician Advisory: Falling Immunization Coverage Among Children

Call to Action for Reminding and Recalling Under-Immunized Patients

Requested action:

• Please use reminders and recall messaging directed toward parents and guardians in ord...

Board of Health Meeting - May 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 9, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEALTH...

Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes

April 28, 2022

Clinician Advisory: Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes of COVID-19

Requested Actions: 

• Encourage patients to be fully vaccinated and up-to-date with respect...

County Health Rankings place Snohomish County in top 5 in state for health outcomes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 27, 2022

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

SNOHOMISH C...

Recommendations: Adenovirus Testing & Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology

Please see the advisory linked below regarding association of adenovirus 41 with severe hepatitis in pediatric patients and recommending testing for adenovirus by PCR on blood, stool, rectal swab and/or respiratory specimens. We ask that clinicians who di...

Board of Health Special Meeting - April 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 19, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEA...

Board of Health Meeting and Special Board of Health Meeting - April 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEAL...

Healthy Youth Survey results include good news about substance use, concerns around mental health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 22, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Healthy Youth Survey results include good news about substance use, concerns around mental health

More than 15,000 Snohomish County students responded to the ...

Healthy Youth Survey results include good news about substance use, concerns around mental health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 22, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Healthy Youth Survey results include good news about substance use, concerns around mental health

More than 15,000 Snohomish County students responded to the ...

What to Know About the Mask Requirements Lifting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 11, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

What to Know About the Mask Requirements Lifting

State and federal partners have provided updated guidance 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA – As the statewide mask order li...

What to Know About the Mask Requirements Lifting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 11, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

What to Know About the Mask Requirements Lifting

State and federal partners have provided updated guidance 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA – As the statewide mas...

Board of Health Meeting - March 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEAL...

Board of Health Meeting - March 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF HEAL...

Updates on Local Testing and Vaccine Clinics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 25, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Confirmed measles case in Snohomish County resident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     February 21, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Confirmed measles case in Snohomish County resident

Potential risk of exposure for unvaccinated people at locations in King County&...

Confirmed measles case in Snohomish County resident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     February 21, 2022Additional languages: - Caso confirmado de sarampión en un residente del condado de Snohomish

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org 

Confirmed m...

Statewide Mask Orders to End March 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 17, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Statewide Mask Orders to End March 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 17, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Free Masks Available at Snohomish County Libraries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 11, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Free Masks Available at Snohomish County Libraries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 11, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Board of Health Meeting - February 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 7, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF H...

Revised Guidance for Child Cares and Vaccine Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                February 4, 2022

CONTACT: communications@snohd.org...

Reminder: Moderately-to-severely immunosuppressed people eligible for 3rd primary dose and booster

January 28, 2021 Clinician Advisory – COVID-19 

Reminder: Moderately-to-severely immunosuppressed people are eligible for third primary dose and booster 

Requested action: Reinforce COVID-19 vaccination recommendations f...

Mass testing site opening this weekend in Monroe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 20, 2022

CONTACTS: 

DOH Communications

FEMA ...

New mass vaccination site to open on Tuesday, testing site coming soon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                

January 17, 2022

CONTACTS: 

DOH Communica...

New mass vaccination site to open on Tuesday, testing site coming soon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                

January 17, 2022

CONTACTS: 

DOH Communications

EMD C...

Board of Health Meeting - January 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF H...

Board of Health Meeting - January 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2022                              

CONTACT:  communications@snohd.org

BOARD OF H...

Updates to Isolation and Quarantine Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 14, 2022 

CONTACT: communications...

Updates to Isolation and Quarantine Guidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 14, 2022 

CONTACT: communications...

Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds is Reopened

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 10, 2022

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds is Reopened

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 10, 2022

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Working Together to Ease the Strain on the Healthcare System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 7, 2022

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980 commun...

Working Together to Ease the Strain on the Healthcare System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 7, 2022

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980 commun...

Special Board of Health Executive Committee Meeting - January 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 6, 2022                                

Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds Closed to Swimming and Diving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 4, 2022

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Brackett’s Landing in Edmonds Closed to Swimming and Diving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                January 4, 2022

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4...

Climb in case count is reminder to play it safe over New Year’s weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 30, 2021

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 top tools fo...

Climb in case count is reminder to play it safe over New Year’s weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 30, 2021

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...

Omicron detected in Snohomish County; updates to monthly reporting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 17, 2021

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425-339-5223...

Omicron detected in Snohomish County; updates to monthly reporting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 17, 2021

CONTACT: Kari Bray, 425-339-5223...

At Least 33 Local Cases Linked to Multi-County Wrestling COVID-19 Outbreak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 15, 2021

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

At Least 33 Local Cases Linked to Multi-County Wrestling COVID-19 Outbreak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 15, 2021

CONTACT: communications@snohd.or...

Board of Health Meeting - December 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 10, 2021                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thom...

Board of Health Meeting - December 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 10, 2021                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thom...

Pfizer Booster Now Recommended for 16 and Up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      December 10, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688communications@snohd.org

Pfizer Booster Now Recommended for 16 and Up

New recommendation comes after almost one year of data 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY...

Pfizer Booster Now Recommended for 16 and Up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       December 10, 2021

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...

Health Officer Announces Plans to Step Down in June

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   December 7, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8688communications@snohd.org

Health Officer Announces Plans to Step Down in June

Dr. Spitters will be leaving in mid-2022 after more than two decades of service

SNOHOMI...

Health Officer Announces Plans to Step Down in June

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...

Top Six Things to Know about Omicron, Vaccines and Booster Doses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 3, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.339.8...

Recipe for a Safer Thanksgiving

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...

Clinician Advisory: Updated CDC STD Treatment Guidelines

Clinician AdvisoryCDC STD Treatment Guidelines

Updated November 18, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021, providing current evidence-based diagnostic, mana...

Don’t Forget to Register for v-safe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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...

Board of Health Meeting - November 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 6, 2021                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

Pediatric COVID Vaccines Arriving Daily in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 5, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980commun...

Clinician Advisory-COVID-19: WA DOH Updates Guidance on Use of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

November 3, 2021

Clinician Advisory--COVID-19: 

WA DOH Updates Guidance on Use of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

Note: This advisory modifies and supersedes previous guidance issued on this topic September 17, 2021.

Request...

Clinician Update-COVID-19: Pfizer’s Pediatric mRNA Vaccine Green Lighted for Implementation

November 3, 2021

Clinician Update--COVID-19: 

Pfizer’s Pediatric mRNA Vaccine Green Lighted for Implementation 

in Children 5-11 Years of Age

Requested Action

• Implement the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&rs...

New Data Highlights Ages Being Most Impacted by COVID-19 in Recent Weeks

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...

Special Board of Health Meeting - October 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 26, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas,425.339....

Expanded Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Doses

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 ...

Tips for a Safer Halloween

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          October 15, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org

Tips for a Safer Halloween

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Many trad...

Board of Health Meeting - October 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339...

Preparing for a Fight Against Two Viruses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 8, 2021

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, ...

Pregnant People or Those Trying to Become Pregnant Urged to Get COVID Vaccine

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...

New Data Shows Vaccines Continuing to Reduce Hospitalizations and Save Lives

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...

Clinician Alert--COVID-19: Interim Triage of Limited Supply of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

September 17, 2021 

Clinician Alert--COVID-19:Interim Triage of Limited Supply of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

Note: This alert modifies implementation of previous guidance issued on this topic earlier in the week.

Requested Action...

Help Needed to Curb Increasing Transmission in School, Childcare and Youth Settings

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...

Clinician Update--COVID-19: Use of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV2 Antibodies

September 14, 2021

Clinician Update--COVID-19: 

Use of Monoclonal Anti-SARS-CoV2 Antibodies for Prevention of Severe Disease

Requested Actions

• Consider using monoclonal antibodies to treat eligible, high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate ...

Board of Health Meeting - September 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 13, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.3...

Clinician Advisory: Vigilance for Measles & Polio in Afghan Arrivals

Clinician Advisory

Vigilance for Measles & Polio in Afghan Arrivals

Requested Actions

• Maintain awareness of immunization recommendations for people arriving from Afghanistan.
• Maintain vigilance for measles or&a...

Statewide Mask Order and National Vaccine Mandates Expand

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...

Health District Announces Shift in COVID-19 Testing Operations

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...

Shellfish Harvesting Closed in Port Susan and Possession Sound South to King County Line

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...

Attendees of Arlington Basketball Tournament Should Consider Testing

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...

COVID-19 Cases Reported Involving Snohomish Health District Staff

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...

Executive Committee Special Meeting - August 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Executive Committee Special Meeting - August 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.508....

Remember those lost to overdose, spread hope for recovery at A Night to Remember, A Time To Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2021

CONTACT:

Cathi Lee, Debbie Warfield, Lindsey Arrington - Hope Soldiers425.341.3572info@hopesoldiers.com 

Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980communications@snohd.org

Kent Patton, 425.388.3883Kent.Patton@snoco.org &nbs...

New Data Highlights Impact that Delta is Having in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 20, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas...

New Data Highlights Impact that Delta is Having in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 20, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.508...

All Health Officers in Washington Urge Residents to Mask Up Indoors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 12, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.508...

All Health Officers in Washington Urge Residents to Mask Up Indoors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 12, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.508...

Clinician Advisory: Vaccination and Masking Requirements

Clinician Advisory--COVID-19: 

Governor Requires Vaccination for Healthcare Personnel

Local Health Officer Issues Directive for Masking in Public Indoor Spaces

Requested Action

New Masking Directive Issued for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 10, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.508...

New Masking Directive Issued for Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                August 10, 2021

CONTACT:   Heather Thomas, 425.508...

Sharp increase in cases, hospitalizations is unsustainable

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 ...

Sharp increase in cases, hospitalizations is unsustainable

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 ...

Advisory: Fifth COVID Wave Fueled by Delta Variant: Increase Vaccination; Mask in Public Indoors

July 28, 2021

Clinician Advisory

Fifth COVID-19 Wave Fueled by Delta Variant: 

Increase COVID-19 Vaccination

Mask-up in Public Indoor Places

Requested Actions

• If you are a health care worker and are not fully vaccinated, get vaccinated as soo...

Board of Health Special Meeting - July 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Kari Bray, 425.339.5223com...

Board of Health Special Meeting - July 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Kari Bray, 425.339.5223com...

To fight climbing cases and delta variant, all urged to mask up in public indoor spaces

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...

To fight climbing cases and delta variant, all urged to mask up in public indoor spaces

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...

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

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.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash.&nbs...

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

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.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash.&nbs...

Special Board of Health Executive Committee Meeting - July 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.86...

COVID-19 prevention measures remain crucial as cases climb

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...

Advisory: Updated EUA Fact Sheets Note Risk of Guillain-Barré after J&J COVID-19 Vaccination

Clinician Advisory

Updated EUA Fact Sheets Note Risk of Guillain-Barré 

after J&J COVID-19 Vaccination

Requested Actions

• Use the updated Janssen/J&J COVID-19 EUA fact sheet for patients.
• Report cases of Guillain-Barre Synd...

Board of Health Meeting - July 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 12, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbr...

Board of Health Meeting - July 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 12, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Kari Bray, 425.339.5223kbr...

Tips for Traveling Safely this Summer

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...

Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely

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 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The extrem...

Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely

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 

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – ...

Snohomish County Mass Vaccination Sites Closing Down

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...

Clinician Update: Myocarditis-Pericarditis following Vaccination; Additional or Booster Doses

Clinician Update—COVID-19

Myocarditis-Pericarditis following Vaccination

Additional or Booster Doses of Vaccine

June 25, 2021

Actions Requested

• Be aware of the association of rare cases of myocarditis and/or pericarditis with mRNA COVID-19 ...

Staying Healthy and Cool in the Heat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 25, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org  

Snohomish County Joint Information Center425-388-5170eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Staying Healthy and Cool in the Heat

Cooling stations available throughout Sno...

Staying Healthy and Cool in the Heat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 25, 2021

CONTACT:Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org  

Snohomish County Joint Information Center 425-388-5170 eccjic.activation@snoco.org

Staying Healthy and Cool in the Heat

Cooling stations available throughout S...

Clinician Advisory: Human Immunodeficiency Virus & Other Sexually Transmitted Infections

Clinician Advisory: 

Human Immunodeficiency Virus & Other Sexually Transmitted Infections

june 24, 2021

Actions Requested:

• Provide empiric treatment for bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STI) among patients presenting with comp...

Clinician Advisory: Continuing Education Addressing Evaluation & Management of Post-COVID Conditions

Clinician Advisory

June 22, 2021

Continuing Education Opportunity Addressing 

Evaluation & Management of Post-COVID Conditions

Actions Requested

• Become familiar with the clinical presentation and current recommended framework f...

Nine Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines

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 vaccine information ou...

Nine Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccines

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...

Life After the Vaccines

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – For the nearly 450,000 Snohomish County residents who hav...

Life After the Vaccines

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – For the nearly 450,000 Snohomish County residen...

Board of Health Meeting - June 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

Board of Health Meeting - June 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

Relief on the Horizon 500 Days and Four Waves Later

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – It ha...

Relief on the Horizon 500 Days and Four Waves Later

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &n...

Clinician Advisory: Myocarditis and pericarditis association in COVID-19 vaccine recipients

Clinician Advisory

Myocarditis and Pericarditis Association in COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients

May 28, 2021

Actions requested

1. For suspected cases of myocarditis or pericarditis occurring following COVID-19 vaccination:

1. get complete COVID-19 vaccination h...

Tens of Thousands Still Getting Vaccinated Each Week in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 28, 2021

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &nda...

Continued Mask Usage and Increasing Vaccination Rates Bring Drop in Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 21, 2021 

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash...

More People Vaccinated Means Less Masks Required

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &am...

Two Snohomish County Cases of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli

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

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. &a...

Board of Health Meeting - May 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 10, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

Board of Health Meeting - May 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 10, 2021                                

CONTACT:  Heather Thomas, 425.339.868...

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...

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...

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 ...

Clinician Alert: Fax System Failure April 21-26, New Health District Voice Line for Clinicians

Clinician AlertFax System Failure April 21-26, New Health District Voice Line for Clinicians

April 26, 2021

Actions requested:

• Please resubmit any COVID/SARS-CoV-2 test results, other notifiable condition case reports or laboratory results, or any other mate...

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 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...

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...

Clinician Advisory: Students and Isolation-&-Quarantine Directives for COVID-19

Clinician Advisory: Students and Isolation-&-Quarantine Directives for COVID-19

Requested Actions

• Follow prevailing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the Washington State Department of Health when counseling families a...

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...

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...

Clinician Alert: Pause on Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine Use

Clinician Alert: Pause on Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine Use

Requested Actions

• Hold off on administering any J&J vaccine pending the outcome of a safety review by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the Food &...

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...

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...

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 RELEASEApril 2, 2021

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

Help Needed to Turn Numbers Around Quickly

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

Clinician Advisory: Travelers from Ebola-affected Countries

Clinician Advisory

Travelers from Ebola-affected Countries

Requested actions

• Be aware that the Health District is currently monitoring travelers to Snohomish County from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where recent Ebola case...

Snohomish County Ranked Among Healthiest in Washington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                March 31, 2021

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.49...

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...

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...

Clinician Advisory: Identifying Cases for SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing to Detect Variants

Requested Actions:

• Please review recently updated CDC guidance on SARS-CoV-2 variants.
• Please contact the Health District at 425-339-3503 to prioritize any of the following types of COVID-19 cases for whole genome sequencing (WGS).

Background

• The Washington S...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Clinician Advisory: Updated Guidelines for Gonorrhea & Syphilis February 18, 2021

Clinician AdvisoryUpdated Guidelines for Gonorrhea & SyphilisFebruary 18, 2021

Gonorrhea Treatment Update

Requested action:

Please note and implement these updated recommendations for the treatment of uncomplicated gonococcal infections of the urogenital...

Clinician Update: COVID-19 Guidance February 12, 2021

Clinician UpdateCOVID-19 GuidanceFebruary 12, 2021

COVID-19 Situation Report

Requested Actions

• Maintain awareness of the level and trajectory of COVID-19 transmission in the community.
• Be able to direct patients and colleagues to guidance on Washington State&...

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...

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....

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...

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-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 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...

COVID-19 Updates in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 11, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508...

Board of Health Meeting & Public Hearing for 2021 Budget - December 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 7, 2020                                 

CONTACT:  Heather Thoma...

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....

Updates on Long-term Care, Testing and Vaccine Planning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                December 4, 2020

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508....

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians: December 2, 2020

Update for Clinicians

December 2, 2020

SUMMARY 

See this update for:

• Correcting Misinformation about Isolation and Quarantine 
• Re-infection and Re-testing for COVID-19
• Washington [COVID-19] Exposure Notifications (WA Notify)

 ...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 25, 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 deaths due...

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 ...

Public Health Advisory: Increased Suicide Risk: November 18, 2020

 Public Health Advisory:  Increased Suicide Risk

November 18, 2020

Background

Since August of 2020, there have been four student suicides in Snohomish County reported to public health. These tragedies appear to be unrelated to one...

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 stress on the h...

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...

Cases Continuing to Increase in Snohomish County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                November 6, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas...

Update for Clinicians: November 4, 2020

SUMMARY 

See this health alert for:

• Approach to Influenza Season in the COVID-19 Era
• COVID-19 Quarantine and Negative SARS-CoV-2 Test Results

Approach to Influenza Season in the COVID-19 Era

Requested Actions

• Alw...

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 ...

COVID-19 Update for Clinicians October 27, 2020

SUMMARY: See this health alert for:

• COVID-19 Vaccination Program Information
• Interim State COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Update
• Increased Risk of COVID-19 from Smoking

COVID-19 Vaccination Program Information

The Washington St...

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 Health District...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Health Care Provider Alert: Wildfire Smoke & Unhealthy Air Quality

Ongoing wildfires in the Pacific Northwest region have caused a substantial decline in air quality that is expected to last through the coming weekend, with a forecast for improvement by the beginning of next week.  As you are aware, this may lea...

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 ...

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        ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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 Updates for Clinicians: August 3, 2020

COVID-19 Update 

COVID-19 incidence continued to increase for the sixth consecutive week through July 25, with the most recent 2-week period being 97 confirmed cases per 100K*14days (see Figure 1 below). When this metric approaches or exceeds 100,...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Update on COVID-19 Testing for Healthcare Providers

Update on COVID-19 Testing for Healthcare Providersc/o Kathy Lofy, MD (State Health Officer, Washington State Department of Health [DOH])

Dear Provider,

We recently became aware of significant delays in obtaining COVID-19 test results from some of the large...

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. &...

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. &...

Update for Clinicians: COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Snohomish County

Update for CliniciansCOVID-19 Cases Increasing in Snohomish CountyJuly 7, 2020

Contents

• Requested Actions
• COVID-19 Data Summary
• Updated COVID-19 Testing Guidance for Healthcare Providers
• Employer Roles and Responsibilities

Requested Actions

• Be aware that COVID-1...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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

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 the agenda below:

Friday, May 29, 202010 a.m.

https://zoom.us/j/98993918437Dial In: 253-215-8782; ...

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...

Isolation & Quarantine Referral Information for Health Care Providers

Snohomish County health care providers:If you identify someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has test results pending, does not need hospitalization, and cannot isolate themselves in a safe/secure environment, you can refer the person to Snohomi...

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Updates – May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2020 

CONTACT: Heather Thomas, 425.508.4980hthomas@snohd.org