What to know about the COVID delta variant now that it’s in Whatcom County

Whatcom County saw its first case of the delta coronavirus variant reported Wednesday, July 7, on the latest SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing and Variants report by the Washington State Department of Health.

Whatcom’s one case is one of 656 confirmed delta variant cases spread across 13 Washington state counties, according to the state report.

“The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the Delta variant is to get vaccinated. If you’ve already gotten one dose of either Pfizer or Moderna, be sure to get your second dose,” the Whatcom County Health Department stated in a release earlier this week, adding that vaccine providers can be found at vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov.