County to vote June 8 on Snohomish Health District integration
EVERETT, Wash., June 1, 2022 – The Snohomish Health District Board of Health unanimously passed a resolution supporting integration of the Health District and Snohomish County during its meeting yesterday. The next step will be consideration of a motion by the Snohomish County Council on June 8, 2022, to formally begin the process of integration. […]
Free COVID testing at Lynnwood Food Bank each Monday in March
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 5, 2022 – Snohomish County Health District is conducting free COVID tests at the Lynnwood Food Bank every Monday in March from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 5320 176th Street SW, behind Silver Creek Family Church, PCR testing will be available, with one-to-three-day results, free-of-charge thanks to a partnership between […]
FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Paxlovid pill as first at-home COVID treatment
SILVER SPRINGS, MD, December 22, 2021 – Today, the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s Paxlovid for adults and children ages 12 and older with a positive COVID-19 test and early symptoms who face the highest risks of hospitalization. Children eligible for the drug must weigh at least 88 pounds. Paxlovid, is an alternative treatment […]
Pfizer booster now recommended for 16-year-olds and up
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 10, 2021 – Following announcements by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Pfizer boosters are now recommended for everyone 16-17 years of age who received their second dose of Pfizer at least six months ago. In addition, everyone 18 and older is recommended to get […]
Snohomish Health Officer Chris Spitters to step down June 2022
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 6, 2021 – After 24 years with the Snohomish Health District, Dr. Chris Spitters has announced that he will step down as Health Officer on June 30, 2022. “There is no work-related reason for my choice to resign from the Health Officer position, and I am not leaving for another role,” […]
Public invited to candlelight vigil to remember love ones lost to drugs
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The fifth annual A Night To Remember, A Time To Act on August 31st is focused on bringing hope, on highlighting the role of prevention and mental health in reducing the loss of life due to substance use disorder, and on continuing efforts to combat the stigma against those affected by substance use disorder […]
COVID outbreak at Snohomish Health District HQ, offices closed until Aug. 31
EVERETT, Wash., August 24, 2021 – Today the Snohomish Health District confirmed a small outbreak involving employees at the District’s headquarters located at 3020 Rucker Avenue in Everett. Those individuals remain isolated at home and close contacts have been notified. In accordance with the spirit and letter of health care privacy laws, the Health District […]
5th wave hits county… Delta strain!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 17, 2021 — A county-wide increase of 1,168 new COVID cases since August 9th for a cumulative total of 42,580 since January 2020. A total of 642 people have died, an increase of 3 deaths within the same period. ICU capacity is at 90% with 75 people currently in county hospitals […]
Frequently Asked Questions on the Masking Directive
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 12, 2021 — On Tuesday, Dr. Chris Spitters, Health Officer for the Snohomish Health District, issued a new mask directive effective August 12, that stated everyone 5 years of age and up in Snohomish County must wear a face covering within indoor public spaces. The mask directive led to a lot more questions […]
Masks now required indoors regardless of vaccination status
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 10, 2021 – Dr. Chris Spitters, health officer for the Snohomish Health District, issued a new masking directive today. Effective August 12, everyone 5 years of age and up in Snohomish County must wear a face covering within indoor public spaces. This directive for masks indoors applies to spaces that are open to […]
