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 […]
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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 […]
Regional Guidance on In-Person Classroom Instruction
North Central Washington – On Friday, August 7, 2020 the Health Officers for Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan, and Kittitas counties, released the Region 7 K-12 Guidance for Reopening to Classroom Instruction. This document outlines the expectations of the Health Officers for in-person instruction. Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases the Health Officers agree that, […]