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Here is the latest update from the Snohomish Health District As other regions around Washington join the Puget Sound Region in Phase 2, the most recent report shows low or decreasing trends for all four metrics. This means Snohomish County will continue in Phase 2 for an additional two weeks. The reported metrics for the […]

Friday, Snohomish County’s Department of Human Services announced the creation of the Community COVID Outreach Counselors Program to provide emotional support services to residents of Snohomish County whose mental health has been impacted by COVID-19. This program will be in partnership with Volunteers of America Western Washington, is supported by federal CARES Act funding, and […]

The Everett Fire Department today announced it is participating in a study on COVID-19 anitbodies, Here’s more. The Everett Fire Department (EFD), with support from the Everett Firefighters, IAFF Local 46, is partnering with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to study the occurrence of COVID-19 antibodies amongst EFD employees. This study is part of […]

According to the mathematical formula it is unlikely Snohomish County will be able to meet the Governor’s criteria to move forward into Phase 2 anytime soon. Snohomish County leaders today announced they have a plan. This just in. Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Board of Health Chair Stephanie Wright, and County Council Chair Nate […]

Today as part of a regular briefing on the COVID-19 Pandemic, Snohomish Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters outlined where Snohomish County stands on moving to Phase 2 of the State’s four-phase plan to getting back to normal. The news was not positive for moving forward anytime soon. Here’s an excerpt of the briefing. I want […]

As we do now and again when we come across something one of the City departments puts out on social media that we think deserves a broader share we like to bring it to you here. Saw this today on the Everett Fire Department Facebook page and thought we’d share. We know that everyone has […]

More restrictions out this evening for those who may or have tested positive for COVID-19. Dr. Chris Spitters, health officer for the Snohomish Health District, issued two health officer orders today. The first extends Order No. 20-060 and Order No. 20-059 in order to continue reducing the likelihood that individuals will be exposed to COVID-19 […]

In an Everett City Council meeting held with all of the council members in remote locations, three emergency ordinances were presented by the City administration and approved by council members. Here’s the rundown. Everett City Council today approved three emergency actions to help mitigate the health, safety and financial impacts of COVID-19: 1). A civil […]

The Everett Fire Department posted this on their Facebook page Saturday evening. We know many readers don’t subscribe to that feed so when we come across something the department posts on social media we like to pass it along and this is both timely and informative. Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak: A Firefighter’s Perspective by […]

Tuesday evening the Snohomish Health District issued the following enhanced guidelines for dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Chris Spitters, health officer for the Snohomish Health District, issued a local Health Officer Order for Snohomish County today that parallels Governor Jay Inslee’s proclamations on March 16, 2020. The new order prohibits all events or public […]