A motel facility opened Wednesday, April 22, on Byron Avenue in Bellingham, to provide a safe place for individuals to isolate or quarantine if they cannot do so in their own home and are referred based on a medical provider’s referral. This is the community’s first Isolation and Quarantine (I/Q) facility. Isolation and quarantine help protect the […]
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County Health Director recommends summer event cancellations; Aligns with Whatcom Unified Command to prevent spread of COVID-19
Whatcom Unified Command (WUC), which includes the Whatcom County Health Department as a lead partner, is working to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 locally. Consistent with that key objective, and in line with recent simulation models, the Health Department recommends cancellation of summer events throughout Whatcom County. In a letter to community leaders […]
Whatcom Unified Command moves to expand isolation, quarantine capacity; Planning to ensure cities’ COVID-19 needs met
With work currently underway to activate an isolation and quarantine facility in Bellingham, Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) is securing isolation and quarantine facilities in other cities throughout Whatcom County. The top objectives for (WUC) are to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to provide for the most vulnerable members of the community. WUC […]
Community steps up to help address COVID-19; Supply distribution strengthens local response, healthcare support
Since COVID-19 arrived in Whatcom County and Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) activated a multi-jurisdictional agency as the coordinated approach to mitigating the spread, our community has demonstrated great compassion and resiliency. WUC Incident Commanders noted that from March 8 to April 8, local organizations and community members have stepped up to provide essential protective personal […]
Whatcom Unified Command organizes food bank deliveries for homebound high-risk individuals and families
Bellingham, WA — Food bank home delivery is now available for individuals and families who can not afford to purchase food, and are unable to access food bank pick up sites. This program is a partnership between Whatcom Unified Command, the Opportunity Council and The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County. To qualify, individuals and households […]
Whatcom Unified Command quarantine facility being readied
Isolation essential for those with symptoms of COVID-19 The top objectives for Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) are to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to provide for the most vulnerable members of the community. To that end, WUC is working to establish a facility for isolation and quarantine for those who cannot safely […]