Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery will be transitioning from a regional approach to a county-by-county evaluation process. The governor also announced a new ... [Continue Reading]
Whatcom County COVID-19 updates
COVID-19 Virus Activity Higher than Ever, Officials Urge Immediate Action
Whatcom County has entered new, uncharted and dangerous COVID-19 territory. Since Dec. 30 cases have risen very rapidly, faster than ever before. There’s a high risk of the virus spreading even ... [Continue Reading]
Gov. Jay Inslee signs new COVID-19 order for phased re-opening of Washington’s economy
Some businesses could re-open as early as this week under the new COVID-19 order signed by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee. The state’s “Safe Start” plan is a phased approach to ... [Continue Reading]
Whatcom Unified Command Opens Community’s First Isolation, Quarantine Facility; Medical Referral Required
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 ... [Continue Reading]
Whatcom County Health Director Recommends Summer 2020 Event Cancellations
Whatcom Unified Command (WUC), which includes the Whatcom County Health Department as a lead partner in Bellingham, is working to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 locally. Consistent with ... [Continue Reading]