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*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ***July 13, 2021First SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Delta Variant Confirmed in Okanogan County Vaccination is encouraged as Delta variant is detected OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Public Health is announcing that the B.1.617.2 Delta variant was detected in an Okanogan County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in late June. The variant was identified […]

*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** July 1, 2021 Health Officials Encourage Safe July 4th Celebrations and Summertime Gatherings Choose behaviors that support positive mental and physical health OKANOGAN – As our community celebrates the Fourth of July holiday and the opening of Washington state, health officials encourage residents to take part in activities that support […]

NEWS RELEASE *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** May 20, 2021 Update on the Use of Facial Coverings in Public Spaces Facial coverings are still required in specific locations regardless of vaccination status OKANOGAN –The Washington State Secretary of Health, Dr. Umair Shah, has amended Statewide Order 20-03 regarding facial coverings. Read the full amended Order […]

We know many people in Okanogan County are still deciding if they will get the COVID-19 vaccine, and it can be difficult to get information from trusted sources to guide that decision.  Below are a few questions we often hear from those who are considering getting vaccinated, all responses come from the Centers for Disease […]

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