COVID-19 vaccine distribution update
As of April 5, more than 3,798,746 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given across the state, which is nearly 85% of the 4,477,920 doses that have been delivered to our providers and long-term care programs. Washington is currently averaging 59,592 vaccine doses given each day. The Washington Department of Health’s three-week forecast from […]
COVID-19 vaccine distribution enters next eligibility tier
By Kienan Briscoe | Lynnwood Times Reporter As of March 31, the Washington Department of Health has opened COVID-19 vaccine distribution to Phase 1B tiers 3 and 4. These new tiers offer eligibility to those who are high-risk critical workers in congregate settings such as agriculture, fishing vessels, grocery stores, food processing, corrections, court of […]
7 essential selfcare tips for ‘Know-it-Alls’ during COVID-19
By Lisa Wellington | Lynnwood Times Contributor COVID Confessional: I’m a know it all. I know that. And when it comes to selfcare I have an honorary PhD from the School of Me. During recent months I have consumed mountains of books, articles, videos and TED Talks on what you need to know about selfcare during […]
Statewide COVID-19 cases are falling, but concern exists about potential fourth wave
By Dave Somers, Snohomish County Executive | Press Release Snohomish County, Wash., March 16, 2021 – The state’s Department of Health late last week released the latest statewide situation report on COVID-19. A key concern: a possible fourth wave infection. “When you look at our data, there is a pattern of several waves of COVID-19 […]
Equitable approach leads to vulnerable elders receiving COVID-19 vaccine
By Everett Housing Authority | Press Release Everett, Wash., March 8, 2021 – COVID vaccinations are being offered to elderly residents with low incomes at Everett Housing Authority properties in Everett and Snohomish County through on-site mobile clinics. The Snohomish County Vaccine Taskforce, local fire departments, and Everett Housing Authority (EHA) are partnering to offer […]
Progress continues on vaccinations and driving down COVID case rates
By Dave Somers, County Executive | Press Release Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters and Emergency Management Director Jason Biermann provided updates Tuesday on the community’s response to COVID-19. Much of the presentation focused on progress administering COVID-19 vaccinations, including the county’s work to develop the ability to inoculate tens of […]
International WeLoveU Foundation volunteers take action to negate COVID-19’s impact on the nation’s blood supply
SEATTLE—This winter, volunteers from the International WeLoveU Foundation have been hosting blood drives across the United States to negate the impact of COVID-19 on the nation’s blood supply. Amid a flurry of pandemic related news and changes to daily life, the effect of coronavirus on the US blood supply has gone unnoticed by most. Typically, […]
Free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Lynnwood this week
By Jennifer Piplic | Verdant Health Lynnwood, Wash., February 16, 2021 – With COVID-19 rates remaining at high levels and vaccine roll out ramping up slowly, getting tested for COVID-19 and taking precautions to prevent the spread of the virus remain vital. A free, drive-thru event is scheduled to take place Thursday, Feb. 18 from […]
South Central Region hospital misreports COVID admissions; entire state moving to Phase 2 on Tuesday
By Washington state Department of health | Lynnwood Times Staff OLYMPIA, Wash., February 14, 2021 – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced that a hospital in the South Central Region of the Healthy Washington Plan misreported data which led to a determination that the region remain in Phase 1 of Governor Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to […]
Making process in the fight against COVID
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 4, 2021 – One year into the coronavirus pandemic, Things are looking a bit brighter in the regional pandemic fight, as the Snohomish Health District (SHD) has begun to see hospitalizations and test positivity rates improve in the region. Snohomish County is a part […]
