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Wildfire and Covid Correlation Study
A new study links wildfire smoke to a rise in cases of COVID-19 in Washington state last year. The study performed by Harvard University found a connection between exposure to wildfire smoke and high levels of fine particulate matter and an increase in symptomatic cases of COVID-19 ...
WA Urged to Mask
Leaders of all 35 local health offices in Washington State are urging residents to wear a mask in public indoor areas regardless of vaccination status. Health officials say doing so will help reduce the risk of spreading the Delta variant of COVID-19 ...
Weighing the Risks of the Vaccine
Weighing the Risks of the Vaccine
Weighing the Risks of the Vaccine
TRI-CITIES, Wash. - The Benton-Franklin Health District is aiming to make Covid-19 vaccines more accessible by having multiple pop-up clinics around the area. Pasco Fire Department has been assisting with this project and with spreading awareness of the importance of the vaccine ...
Free Covid-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinics
Free Covid-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinics
Free Covid-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinics
PASCO, Wash. - The Benton Franklin Health District is adding a few more free Covid-19 vaccine pop-up clinics to the calendar this week.   Wednesday, May 5, 20211 p.m. to 7 p.m.Fiesta Foods Parking Lot, 115 S. 10th Ave., Pasco   Friday, May 7, 202110 a.m. to 2 p ...
Curbside Shingle Vaccinations
Curbside Shingle Vaccinations
Curbside Shingle Vaccinations
KENNEWICK, Wash. - The Benton-Franklin Health District will be offering curbside shingles vaccines starting next week.   Shingrix shots will be available at the Health District Office in Kennewick at 7102 W. Okanogan Place for people ages 50 and older.   Y ...
Cancelled Blood Drives Create Need at Red Cross
WASHINGTON - Blood donations are always in high demand, and with the weather and power outages canceling drives in 6 states, the Red Cross is concerned about keeping up with the need.   "It's important to remember in those times that if you're in an area where you can get to a blood drive, it's safe and you're healthy, it's that much more important for the rest of us to pick up the slack wh

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