Still pushing for more Whatcom vaccinations, health department recommends masking up

Following earlier recommendations by the CDC, the Washington State Department of Health and Gov. Jay Inslee this week, the Whatcom County Health Department is advising all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask in public indoor areas and at crowded outdoor gatherings.

“This adds another layer of protection from becoming infected or transmitting to others if they are infected, and when everyone is wearing masks, businesses and organizations can ensure that unvaccinated persons are using masks without verifying vaccination records,” a health department news release on the recommendation stated.