WADOH investigating possible first human case of avian influenza

OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced on Sunday, October 20, that four agricultural workers tested presumptively positive for avian influenza (H5 virus) after working with infected poultry at a commercial egg farm in Franklin County. The individuals experienced mild symptoms and have been provided with antiviral medication. Testing of additional individuals on the […]

Op-Ed: Troubled by WA Board of Health quarantine methods

As a WA citizen and the son of survivors of 1930’s Germany who’s entire family line on my father’s side was wiped out, I am very troubled for my children by the language of WAC 246-100-070 and allowing local health officers to use law enforcement to detain a person or group of persons to be […]

Will the vaccine mandate for state employees lead to a staffing shortage post-October 18?

Gov. Inslee’s recent proclamation requires all employees of state agencies to be fully vaccinated by October 18 or face termination. As some emergency servicemen and women struggle to choose between termination or vaccination, will there be a staffing shortage come October? Every employee of a Washington state agency mandated to be vaccinated Two weeks ago, […]

Education employees mandated to get vaccinated or be fired

OLYMPIA, Wash., August 18, 2021 — Today, Gov. Jay Inslee instates new vaccine mandate – carrying legal penalties – requiring all public school staff members, including teachers, administrators, coaches, custodians, bus drivers, vendors, etc., to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th or face “formal discharge” without unemployment compensation. Gov. Inslee stated that, in […]