Cities and the county are asking everyone to clear storm drains ahead of potential urban flooding.
Of 285 COVID cases linked to Snohomish County schools since fall, 53 were traced to in-school transmission.
A new appointment system for county sites, which includes a waitlist for shots, is set to debut this week.
Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.
The county’s drive-thru clinics could adminster 50,000 shots a week. This week, they’re getting 3,500.
The Everett hospital has apologized for sending vaccination invites to more than 200 big-money donors.
The county set up drive-thru clinics quickly. But it’s still difficult to make an appointment.
With low supply and high demand, appointments are filled within hours as Snohomish County awaits more doses.
Appointments won’t be accepted again until new shipments arrive — next week at the soonest.
Despite qualifying for the vaccine, people over age 65 may have to wait weeks for a shot.
Darryl Keffer has been treating people sick with coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic.
Edmonds, Everett and Mukilteo superintendants hope to reopen classrooms sooner. The state says it doesn’t have enough doses.
More sites are planned as Snohomish County gets closer to broadening who is eligible for a shot.
More than 1 million statewide are included in Phase 1B, which could start in a few weeks.
The health district is working to speed the vaccination process and get more shots into arms.
“Every supportive sign and all the smiling eyes above the masks remind us we are not alone.”
Some offenders will now receive a ticket instead of possible jail time.
Director Shawn Anderson moved to Texas. Now, the board has 90 days to replace him.
Half the school, about 230 students, will be on the Everett campus each day for in-person learning.
More people died in Snohomish County during the past four weeks than during the previous six months.
