Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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  1. New guidelines ease restrictions for team sports

    Fall sports leagues got a recent boost from the new safety guidelines by Washington State. Restrictions will ease the most for low risk sports and in counties that have lower COVID-19 activity level. What does this mean for Whatcom County? Learn more

  2. State Data Reporting Delay Affects Whatcom County COVID-19 Data Dashboards

    On October 12, the Washington State Department of Health announced data issues that required a rollback of the COVID-19 data dashboard. Learn more

  3. Physically Distanced but Socially Connected: Activities to do when the weather gets bad

    Fall is here, and with it comes grey skies and rain. We’ve got some ideas for physically distanced but socially connected activities that you can enjoy when the weather gets cold and wet. Read on...

  4. One COVID-19 mobile testing location to close after Oct. 7

    COVID-19 testing has been offered since August by Whatcom Unified Command and the Whatcom County Health Department. One of those locations, at Christ Fellowship Church in Everson, will no longer be available for testing after Wednesday, Oct. 7. Learn more

  5. Halloween: Have a Spooky, Safe and Healthy Holiday

    Halloween is on its way, and with everything we’ve been going through this year, we’re looking forward to the festivities it brings. We’ve provided some tips for you to be able to celebrate Halloween safely, and still have a fun and spooky holiday. Learn more

  6. Emergency Preparedness

    Wildfires, hurricanes and earthquakes don’t care that we’re in the middle of a pandemic. Give yourself some peace of mind, and make sure you’re prepared for emergencies. Learn more

  7. Protect Yourself from Flu During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    COVID-19 infection is a top concern for most of us, but flu season is fast approaching. Given the current pandemic, it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot and continue everyday healthy habits that help stop the spread of germs. Learn more

  8. Small actions add up

    We’ve seen encouraging changes in the rates of COVID-19 in Whatcom County, showing that the actions we’ve taken to slow the spread are helping. Each small action we take adds up to keep ourselves and our communities safer. Read on

  9. Back to school readiness includes being up-to-date on shots

    Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some children may have missed appointments to get immunizations. With the school year back in session, it's a good time to get caught up and protect your child from preventable diseases. Read on

  10. COVID-19 and Chronic Stress

    After six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us may be experiencing chronic stress. Chronic stress can cause physical and mental problems, and can lower your immune system. Learn more

  11. We’ve Changed How We’re Reporting COVID-19 Race and Ethnicity Data

    We’ve updated our method for reporting the percentage of confirmed COVID-19 cases by race and ethnicity. The changes increase consistency, improve clarity of reported data, and are more reflective of how individuals may racially self-identify. Learn more

  12. How to Have a Safe Learning Pod

    Many schools in Whatcom County are beginning the school year with distance learning, and some families are considering forming homeschool learning pods with other families. We have some tips for how to do this safely. Learn more

  13. Staying Connected When We Have to Stay Apart

    Because older adults have a higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19, it’s important to limit close contact with people outside their household. Staying connected may take some creative thinking in our new COVID-19 world but it’s worth the effort. Learn more

  14. The Importance of Contact Tracing

    We use a variety of tools to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including mask wearing, maintaining physical distance and washing our hands. Another tool we use is contact tracing which helps us “box the virus in”, so it doesn’t continue to spread. Learn more

  15. Mobile Testing Open in Bellingham Monday, August 17

    The Bellingham location of our new mobile COVID-19 testing program will open to the public on Monday, August 17 at 211 East Champion Street. Tests will be available by appointment only. Read on

  16. Recognizing the power of the polio vaccine

    Vaccines are one of the most effective disease prevention tools we have. August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Polio, once a devastating disease in America, is rarely thought of now thanks to vaccines. The same strategy will stop COVID-19 too. Learn more

  17. Choosing the right mask

    By now we know that one of the best ways to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to wear a mask when we are around anyone who is not a member of our household. But not all masks are created equal, and some offer more protection than others. Learn more
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