Updated December 30, 2020 Do you have a question about the vaccine? Ask us here and we’ll include it in our updates. https://youtu.be/O0Ok9eg-TlQ COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe? Yes. The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have been extensively tested through large clinical trials to make sure they meet all […]
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21 Dec
10 Dec
Seasonal Flu Update
Information about seasonal flu infections comes from the Washington State Department of Health. Each week, the DOH puts out a weekly flu update. You can access the weekly update, and seasonal summaries for past years, here. As of Dec 10, 2020, there has been one confirmed case of the flu in Okanogan County and flu […]
10 Dec
An Update on Schools
Schools are open in many parts of the county even as our Okanogan County COVID-19 incidence rate climbs. As a reminder, the incidence rate is the number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the last 14 days. Okanogan County’s population is approximately 43,000 people, but we use this incidence rate calculation so we […]
25 Nov
Gather Safely: A Checklist
Thanks to our friends at Chelan County PUD and Chelan-Douglas Health District for this safety checklist. For the holiday, it is safest to gather with just your own household. If you are gathering with others, please take the safety steps listed on this checklist. >> Click here to download this checklist <<
19 Nov
New COVID-19 Restrictions for Washington State
Edited November 23, 2020 COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising very quickly across the state. Okanogan county is also experiencing hotspots in our community. Because of these concerning trends, Governor Inslee announced new restrictions for the state effective November 17 through December 14. Public Health agencies are supporting the Governor’s announcement and asking that restaurants […]
13 Nov
Masks are Effective in Slowing the Spread of COVID-19. Here’s why:
Photo credit: M. Staymates/N. Hanacek/NIST Photo caption: This high-speed visualization illustrates airflow when coughing, IT DOES NOT show the movement of virus particles. As you can see, the uncovered cough expels a jet of air, whereas the covered cough stays closer to the face. Masks are Effective. Here’s Why: Facial coverings can help slow the […]
03 Nov
MEME Busting: Correcting Misinformation about Masks and COVID-19
A data table from a CDC study has been taken out of context and misrepresented, and is being used to falsely suggest that people who wore masks became ill with COVID-19 more frequently than those who did not wear masks. First and foremost, the CDC has clearly stated that “wearing a mask is intended to […]
29 Oct
Healthy Habits to Boost the Immune System
It’s important that our immune systems stay strong to fight off seasonal illnesses like flu and colds, as well as the COVID-19 virus. While we all need to continue to wear facial coverings in public spaces, maintain physical distancing, and wash hands frequently, we can also take steps to keep our immune systems strong to […]
12 Oct
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