How to Protect Yourself from All the Wildfire Smoke in Washington
For people sensitive to wildfire smoke, many are struggling now.
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WA State Launches Opioid Dashboard, Claims Will Help Public
It's ironic the state has launched an opioid and drug overdose dashboard, when the legislature decriminalized hard drugs and has opened the door for skyrocketing rates
Department of Health Reports 80% of Pregnancy-Related Deaths Were Preventable
Out of 224 pregnancy-related deaths, 97 were classified as preventable deaths.
Move Over COVID, WA State Launches Vaccine Dashboard
Very much like they did with COVID reporting, now the DOH is going to maintain a vaccine dashboard.
Warning: Devastating Wildfire Smoke to Stay in Washington
If you're asthmatic, remember to have your inhaler with you at all times.
WA Secretary Of Health Urges COVID Boosters
(Olympia, WA) -- The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading in Washington. Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah says that while the Delta variant is still responsible for most cases, the number of Omicron cases is increasing. Shah is urging everyone who's been vaccinated to get a booster as soon as they're eligible and for people who aren't vaccinated to get the shot
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Three Cases of Omicron Covid Variant Discovered in Washington State
(Olympia, WA) -- The Washington State Health Department confirms three cases of the Omicron variant have been discovered here. DOH reports the patients are: a man in his 30s from Thurston County, a man in his 20s from Pierce County and a woman in her 20s from King County
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Washington Hospitals To Remain At Full Capacity
(Olympia, WA) -- Hospitals across Washington are expected to remain at full capacity, because of COVID-19 patients, through the fall months. The Washington State Department of Health reports that case counts, hospital admissions and hospital occupancy have declined, but still remain at high levels
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Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Paused
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Health announced Tuesday morning that they will pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine statewide, starting immediately. This is following the guidance of the FDA and CDC. The use of the vaccine will be on hold until they receive further recommendations from those federal partners.
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Appointments now needed for COVID-19 vaccinations at Kennewick site
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Mandates from the Washington State Department of Health have prompted some changes in the way shots are administered at the mass vaccination site at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick.
Starting Tuesday, January 26, anyone wanting to receive a vaccination must have an appointment, in addition to providing confirmation that you qualify for the current phase of vaccinat