Case Involving Falsified COVID-19 Vaccine Records from Walgreens Pharmacist Reaches Federal Court
Geoffrey Reynolds is being federally charged with making false statements related to health care matters.
Coronavirus – covid-19
Chelan-Douglas Health District Issues Public Health Advisory
The Chelan-Douglas Health District issued a public health advisory "begging" residents to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
In a press release, CDHD says, "Our healthcare system is overwhelmed and can no longer assure access to all needed care
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Wenatchee School District Getting Ready for 2021-22 Year
Classes begin August 25th in the Wenatchee School District with full-time, in-person instruction.
Communications Manager Diana Haglund says all the relevant information for students and their families is on the District's website.
"One of the biggest changes this year is that we will be requiring masks for all students and staff while they're in our buildings
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COVID Cases Linked to Watershed Surpass 230
The numbers continue to grow for positive COVID tests from attendees to the Watershed Music Festival.
In a Tuesday update, the Grant County Health District says they are aware of more than 230 cases linked to the event at the Gorge Ampitheatre
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Request to Mandate Vaccines for School Employees Submitted to Gov. Inslee
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is sending a letter to Governor Jay Inslee requesting an executive order that would mandate all employees in K-12 schools be vaccinated against COVID-19.
He is also requesting that those who choose not to get vaccinated be subject to a non-disciplinary dismissal, though there would be medical and religious exemptions available
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Protesters Against Governor’s Health Care Worker Mandate Gather Outside Confluence Health
Protesters gathered at 9th and Chelan in Wenatchee outside Confluence Health voicing displeasure with the Governor's mandate that healthcare workers receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
May Tussey, who works at Confluence as a Business Analyst says she started protesting Tuesday after Confluence emailed all staff saying their last day would be October 18th if they were not vaccinated
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Chelan-Douglas Health District Saying Delta Variant Hitting Hard
The Delta Variant of COVID-19 is causing the case rate in the Chelan-Douglas area to double every 7-to-10 days, which is significantly faster than it was previously.
Health District Administrator Luke Davies says the majority of hospitalizations are happening in unvaccinated people and that if you have symptoms call your doctor
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COVID Case Rate Dramatically Falls in Chelan, Douglas Counties
The region may finally be turning the corner in terms of COVID-19 cases after the Chelan-Douglas Health District released its weekly COVID thermographic Thursday.
After about a month of stagnant case rates, the two county area saw a massive drop last week
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New COVID Variants On The Rise, But Overall Cases Still Declining In Washington
Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Lindquist gave an update Wednesday on the state's fight against COVID-19 variants.
Lindquist said the Alpha variant, also known as the B117 or UK variant, slipped to about 46% of recent cases across the state
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Grant County Ending Masking Mandate Effective Immediately
Grant County Health Officer Alexander Brzezny announced Thursday that he would be ending the county's masking mandate effective immediately.
In a press release, the health district says it will now follow the CDC and Washington State Department of Health guidance on masking
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