This evening Governor Jay Inslee extended his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order through May 4 in order to further slow the spread of COVID-19. Since the Governor announced his original order two weeks ago, Washington’s trend for infection is lower than other states, but still points to an expected 1000 deaths in this state. Gov. […]
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Two Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths in Whatcom County
March 26, 2020 BELLINGHAM, WA – Two additional Whatcom County residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 have died as a result of the illness. This brings the total number of deaths due to novel coronavirus in Whatcom County to four. One individual, a female in her 90s, was a resident at Shuksan Healthcare Center. […]
Whatcom Unified Command Supports Community Partnership in Response to Increased Need at Shuksan Healthcare Center
March 25, 2020 BELLINGHAM, WA—Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) has facilitated a collaboration with PeaceHealth to support Shuksan Healthcare Center amid the COVID-19 outbreak. On Sunday, March 22, WUC announced 32 COVID-19 cases associated with Shuksan Healthcare Center. WUC and PeaceHealth are working together to support Shuksan Healthcare Center to ensure they are able to continue […]
Second COVID-19 Related Death; 3 Residents at Skilled Nursing Facility Test Positive
BELLINGHAM, WA – Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) announces the death of a second Whatcom County resident from the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This individual was a man in his 80s who was tested before he passed away at his home on March 20. His test results came back positive this morning. This announcement brings the […]
Lighthouse Mission’s Drop-In Center moving Partnership with Bellingham School District to provide larger space to meet COVID-related need
Whatcom Unified Command: COVID-19 Joint Information Center Friday, March 20, 2020 Media Contact: Claudia Murphy, 360-815-2701 cmurphy@cob.org Lighthouse Mission’s Drop-In Center moving Partnership with Bellingham School District to provide larger space to meet COVID-related need In response to COVID-19 and related state proclamations, as well as to address the needs of a vulnerable […]
First Whatcom County Resident Dies From Coronavirus (COVID-19)
BELLINGHAM, WA – Today a Whatcom County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The individual was a male in his 60s. “Our sympathies go to his family and friends.” said Greg Stern, Whatcom County Health Officer. “It is deeply saddening to lose a member of our community in this way.” The individual was […]