BELLINGHAM, WA – Beginning Monday August 10, the Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD) and Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) will start field testing a low-barrier, mobile COVID-19 testing model. Fully operational mobile testing is expected to begin within two weeks thereafter at locations throughout Whatcom County. The new mobile COVID-19 testing will use an online scheduling […]
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Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Site Will Not Operate July 24 and 25
BELLINGHAM, WA – The low-barrier drive-through testing offered the past two weekends at the Civic Field Stadium parking lot will not be offered this Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25. The pilot testing project was provided by Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) and the Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD). They are currently developing new options […]
Whatcom County Health Department and Whatcom Unified Command to Pilot Low-Barrier COVID-19 Testing Facility
BELLINGHAM, WA – Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD) and Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) are partnering with Northwest Laboratory and the City of Bellingham to increase access to COVID-19 testing in Whatcom County. On Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, they will pilot a new, low-barrier, drive-through testing facility at the Civic Field Athletic Complex […]
Mask donations, distributions now community based
BELLINGHAM, WA – Washington state’s newest order, intended to combat the increase of COVID-19, has stricter requirements for face coverings. In addition to wearing masks in stores and other enclosed spaces, the new order requires mask use in public, businesses to enforce mask use by customers, and employers to provide masks for their employees. Starting […]
Whatcom Unified Command honors COVID-19 responders
This holiday weekend, Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) honors our nation’s independence as well as the resilience, diversity and compassion of those who have been working to protect our community during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Since WUC was activated on March 16, the objective has been to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 locally, minimize […]
Whatcom County Health Department offers 4th of July gathering guidance
BELLINGHAM, WA – This Saturday is the 4th of July. While many look forward to this holiday and its traditions, this year is different. The sponsored fireworks shows in Bellingham and Blaine have been canceled, and large gatherings and parties are not allowed in Phase 2. The Whatcom County Health Department encourages all county residents […]