On Tuesday, June 23, the Secretary of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a public health order which requires everyone to wear face coverings while in public. The requirement is in effect as of Friday, June 26. Last week the Governor issued an order for Yakima County requiring mask use in public, after […]
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Whatcom County is not eligible to apply for Phase 3 this week
Whatcom County will not be eligible to apply for Phase 3 of Washington State’s Safe Start reopening plan on Friday, June 26th. Friday marks three weeks since we moved into Phase 2. Unfortunately, we do not meet all of the eligibility requirements to move to Phase 3 at this time, and we will not be […]
Whatcom County Health Department Press Briefing June 19, 2020
On Friday, June 19, the Whatcom County Health Department held a media briefing to provide an update on the department’s COVID-19 response including: Update on the Public Health Advisory Board’s COVID Employer Support Task Force Update and discussion of current data trends in Whatcom County
Resources for People with Financial Hardships Due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused economic uncertainty and hardship for millions of Americans. Many people have lost work or been laid off or have missed work due to having to quarantine or isolate. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help those struggling with lost income due to COVID-19. What resources are available for me if I […]
What does Phase 2 mean?
Phase 2 means Keep up healthy habits! It’s still safest to stay home. Stay six feet away from others. Wear a cloth face covering in public. Wash your hands. Keep it local. Gatherings and recreation in small groups of up-to-five people is okay. Only spend time with up to five people outside of your household […]
Whatcom Unified Command to distribute thousands of masks, supplies
Whatcom Unified Command (WUC), the community’s multi-jurisdictional response to COVID-19 locally, has begun distribution of more than 100,000 single-use face masks to area businesses. The free, disposable masks, as well as some durable masks, are meant to help businesses meet state guidelines as they prepare for re-opening. WUC is partnering with local Chambers of Commerce, […]