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‘From COVID to heart failure’: Long COVID patients feel unseen, unheard
As doctors struggled to understand the virus, patients like Amy McGrath, of Snohomish, scoured the internet for answers.
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As flu season rises, a quarter of Washingtonians are vaccinated
“Flu is just getting started,” Snohomish County’s health officer said. COVID cases were below an “alert threshold,” but…
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Providence Swedish tightens COVID, mask policy
Citing a rise in respiratory illness, local hospitals and clinics will require masks for care.
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First flu-related death of the season reported in Snohomish County
The county expects more flu, COVID and RSV cases over the holidays.
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What to know about COVID and other vaccinations in Snohomish County
New vaccines are available in Snohomish County. Here’s how and where to get them.
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Inslee’s COVID-19 eviction ban was legal, state Supreme Court rules
The court ruled 5-4 against landlords who argued Inslee exceeded his authority with the pandemic-era measure.
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for 3rd time
Inslee’s office said in a statement Thursday that he was experiencing very mild symptoms, including a cough.
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New Snohomish County data show COVID-19 is on the rise
Two new variants spreading, and case rates have doubled since the beginning of August.
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In Shoreline visit, CDC director spotlights vaccines, new COVID booster
CDC Director Mandy Cohen toured a state lab to promote annual vaccines against the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
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COVID-19 public health emergency officially ends
Meanwhile, people should pay close attention to insurers’ notices about the costs of tests, treatments and vaccines.
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Snohomish County reactions to the official end of state’s mask mandate
The Herald is also continuing to compile readers’ reflections on the COVID pandemic.
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Snohomish’s rogue barber keeps clipping despite no license, $90K in fines
Bob Martin’s defiance during the pandemic made him a “poster boy” of conservative resistance.
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The month in public health: COVID hospitalizations near pandemic low
Meanwhile, the bad news: Opioid overdoses continue to increase in Snohomish County.
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Everett considering ARPA money for business boost, gun buyback
Another proposal gives each council member discretion on spending $75,000 of the federal aid on local pandemic recovery…
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Community Transit drops employee COVID vaccine requirement
After a year with it in place and three years after the first known U.S. COVID case, the…
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State to lift mask mandate for health care facilities April 3
The Department of Health will also end requirement for face coverings in long-term care settings and correctional facilities.
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5 things to watch in Snohomish County as COVID public emergency ends
Snohomish County health care leaders shared what they’re concerned about when the federal emergency expires May 11.
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Washington state Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
“Once again I am very appreciative to be vaccinated and boosted,” Inslee said in the statement.
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Comment: FDA should fix its ‘one-size-fits-all’ booster advice
For older at-risk adults, more frequent covid boosters may be necessary, but others should wait longer.
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COVID still ‘simmering’ in the county, while booster uptake remains low
Meanwhile, flu and RSV cases have plummeted, suggesting the “tripledemic” could — emphasis on “could” — be fading.