Why Test? Testing saves lives. Testing allows people to take precautions, like quarantining quickly to stop the virus from spreading. Infected people without symptoms can still spread the virus. Testing also helps public health officials identify and respond to outbreaks and can also be used to track new variants of the virus. Testing is an important part in helping get back … [Read more...]
Care Connect
What is Care Connect Washington? Care Connect is a service that was established in 2020 to assist individuals that were isolated with COVID-19. During the initial launch of Care Connect, the program was able to help with food delivery, medication, delivery, financial assistance and more.Fast forward to 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals and families beyond … [Read more...]
Resources for COVID-19
Please note: If your employer or college/university requires the COVID-19 vaccine, or you are required to have the vaccine per Gov. Jay Inslee’s August 9, 2021 or August 18, 2021 proclamations, you should contact your employer or college/university to find out how they collect proof of vaccination, if they have an opt-out policy, and what you would need to do to opt out. The … [Read more...]
Latest Updates for COVID-19 in Grant County, WA
THIS PAGE IS NO LONGER ACTIVE. Updates for the current respiratory virus season are available here. COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in Grant County Tables will be updated by 7:00pm Thursdays. Pending Death Certificate Review: GCHD notified of death of a person diagnosed with COVID-19, but death certificate is not yet available for review to verify cause of … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccinations
September 12, 2023 - Following FDA regulatory action, the CDC has recommended updated 2023-2024 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older that target the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5. Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized or available in the United States. The new COVID-19 vaccine recommendations are as follows: • Everyone … [Read more...]