NEWS RELEASE *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** May 5, 2021 First SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Variants Confirmed in Okanogan County Variants B.1.1.7 (UK) and B.1.429 (CA) were detected in two individuals OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Public Health is confirming that the B.1.1.7 (UK) and B.1.429 (California) variants were detected in two different Okanogan County residents. The variants […]
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14 Apr
News Release: Statewide Pause on Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
NEWS RELEASE *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ***April 14, 2021Effective Immediately: Statewide Pause on Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 VaccineThe WA Department of Health is pausing use of the J&J vaccine while rare but severe side effects are evaluated OKANOGAN – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is pausing use of the Johnson & […]
14 Mar
News Release: Okanogan County Launches Centralized COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System
NEWS RELEASE *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** March 15, 2021 Okanogan County Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System Healthcare providers join forces to implement new, centralized vaccine notification system OKANOGAN – Partners across Okanogan County, including Okanogan County Public Health, Okanogan County Emergency Management, Three Rivers Hospital, North Valley Hospital, Family Health Centers, Mid-Valley Hospital and […]
23 Dec
News Release: Dr. James Wallace Promoted to Okanogan County Health Officer
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** December 21, 2020 Dr. James Wallace succeeds Dr. John McCarthy as Health Officer OKANOGAN COUNTY– Family Health Centers today announced that Medical Director Dr. James Wallace has been selected as the Okanogan County Health Officer, effective January 1, 2021. Dr. Wallace will replace Dr. John McCarthy, who is retiring from […]
02 Dec
Community COVID-19 Testing Dates Announced
Updated December 24, 2020 Final community testing dates:Monday December 28 from 3-8pm – Brewster High School Tuesday December 29th from 8am-1pm – Winthrop: Liberty Bell High School All are welcome. All sites are drive-thru. Look for AeroMethow and LifeLine Ambulance vehicles and personnel on site. Please pre-register if possible: parents need to sign a consent form […]
01 Dec
News Release: North Valley Extended Care COVID-19 Outbreak
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** November 30, 2020 Eleven resident deaths related to outbreak OKANOGAN — Okanogan County Public Health (OCPH) has received confirmation of the death of eleven (11) North Valley Extended Care residents related to a recent COVID-19 outbreak in the facility in Tonasket, Washington. A total of 32 residents have tested positive for COVID-19. […]
13 Nov
News Release: Health Officials Urge Caution as COVID-19 Cases are Predicted to Rise in Okanogan County
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ***November 13, 2020 Recent cases traced to family gatherings and travel OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Public Health (OCPH) is asking residents to exercise caution around the upcoming holiday. There are concerning increases in COVID-19 cases in neighboring counties and states, and travel over the holiday could negatively impact case rates in […]
11 Nov
News Release: Dr. John McCarthy Announces Retirement as County Health Officer
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** November 10, 2020 Okanogan County health officer announces retirement after 16 years of service OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Board of Health announced today that Dr. John McCarthy will be leaving his position as county health officer at the end of 2020. Dr. McCarthy has served Okanogan County for the past […]
28 Sep
Okanogan County Public Health Announces the Business Pledge Program
*** 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 […]
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 […]
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