Yesterday, Governor Inslee announced a Stay Home, Stay Healthy Executive Order, the best tool we currently have to slow the spread of COVID-19. This decision is a proven strategy that will save lives. We know that this is a disruptive and alarming change for many of us. It’s going to require that we make some […]
News Releases
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 […]
WHATCOM UNIFIED COMMAND CREATES INTERNATIONAL TASK FORCE
Whatcom Unified Command: COVID-19 Joint Information Center March 18, 2020 Media Contact: Claudia Murphy, 360-815-2701, cmurphy@cob.org WHATCOM UNIFIED COMMAND CREATES INTERNATIONAL TASK FORCE BORDER CROSSING CHALLENGES TO BE ADDRESSED, AND MITIGATED Following today’s announcement by both United States and Canadian federal governments that the US-Canadian border may be closing in an effort to […]