*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** September 28, 2020 Local businesses sign pledge to be COVID safe OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Public Health is excited to announce the launch of the Business Pledge Program. This voluntary program supports businesses in the county who commit to operating in a COVID safe way. The nine-point voluntary pledge is […]
Month: September 2020
25 Sep
When will schools reopen?
An interview with Dr. John McCarthy, MD: Okanogan County Health Officer Dr. McCarthy reminds us to make choices that support the community, rather than the individual, to move our schools and economy forward. OCPH Question: What is the role of the Health Officer in Okanogan County? Dr. McCarthy Answer: The role of the health officer […]
16 Sep
Okanogan County Public Health Posts Results from the COVID-19 Community Testing Events
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** September 16, 2020 1.5% Overall Percent Positive Rate OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Public Health (OCPH) has posted results from the community COVID-19 testing events that occurred between August 13 and August 27, 2020 (see table below). This event was a success due to the large number of people who came […]
13 Sep
Wildfire, Smoke, and COVID-19 Safety
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08 Sep
Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19
Large wildfires are causing poor air quality across much of Okanogan County (see News Release). Breathing wildfire smoke can damage our lungs, which means people are more likely to get respiratory infections, including COVID-19. Poor air quality can also make it harder to recover from COVID-19. How can we avoid wildfire smoke exposure and also […]
04 Sep
An example of success: The Colville Confederated Tribes
The Labor Day holiday weekend is coming up, and we know our community is working hard to balance safety in these times of COVID, with a much deserved holiday break. To help us remember that our actions and decisions make a difference, we wanted to share an example of how a community right here, in […]
03 Sep
Enjoy a safe holiday weekend by keeping gatherings small and outside
We have made great progress in slowing the spread of the virus in Okanogan County thanks to a lot of hard work. Well done! But remember, now is not the time to let up! Our masking and physical distancing efforts are working — let’s continue to come together to make sure we don’t have a […]