Drive-thru COVID-19 testing events scheduled in area
By Verdant Health Commission | Press Release LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 26, 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. Free, drive-thru events are scheduled to take place: Wednesday, Jan. 27 from […]
First cases of more contagious U.K. COVID-19 strain found in two Snohomish County residents
By Snohomish Health District | Press Release OLYMPIA, Wash., January 23, 2021 –Today, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) along with the Snohomish Health District and the UW Medicine Virology Lab, announce that the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19 has been found in testing samples from our state. The UW Medicine Virology Lab detected two […]
Issaquah man pleads guilty to $1.1 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
By Department of Justice | Press Release SEATTLE, Wash., January 21, 2021 – A Washington man pleaded guilty today to perpetrating a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]
Masks required for all domestic travel, covid-19 test and quarantine mandatory for travel into U.S.
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff WASHINGTON D.C., January 21, 2021 – Today, President Joe Biden signed an executive order requiring mask-wearing on domestic modes of transportation, and require travelers entering the United States to produce proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test prior to entry. Travelers entering the U.S. from countries where COVID-19 […]
Assessing and learning from COVID-19’s effect: An overview of 2020 trends
Snohomish County Tomorrow and Snohomish County Cities invite you to attend a virtual presentation EVERETT, Wash., January 12, 2021 — Many things about life in our region changed dramatically with the COVID-19 pandemic. Come hear three speakers address economic trends, the changed trends in traffic, aviation, population and employment, as well as changing demands on […]
Rep. Pramila Jayapal tests positive for COVID, blames House Republicans
By Representative Pramila Jayapal | Press Release WASHINGTON DC, JANUARY 11, 2021 — Today United States Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) received a positive COVID-19 test result tonight after being locked down in a secured room at the U.S Capitol where numerous Republican lawmakers recklessly refused to wear masks in the moments after the January 6 attack. […]
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins, here are signs of potential scams
By FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) National Press Office The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines. The FBI, HHS-OIG, and CMS have received complaints […]
Larsen is beating COVID-19
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff January 1, 2021 – For U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-2), 2021 is off to a good start. On December 22, Larsen entered self-quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. Today, he announced on social media that he is “out of COVID jail.” During quarantine, Larsen voted by proxy on […]
Inslee extends statewide COVID restrictions to Jan 11
By Office of the Governor | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a one-week extension of the “Stay Safe–Stay Healthy” proclamation, along with the statewide restrictions imposed. The extension of the statewide restrictions will now expire on January 11, 2021. No changes were made in the proclamation aside from the expiration date. “Our consistent mission has […]
Snohomish County approves additional COVID-19 response
By Snohomish County Government SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 23, 2020 – Today, the Snohomish County Council approved the recommendation of Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers to appropriate $13.2 million for the County’s COVID-19 response in 2021. The resources will be spent on Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management ($5 million), Snohomish County’s Department of Human […]
