Coronavirus News
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| As US COVID-19 death toll nears 600,000, racial gaps persist | Jerry Ramos spent his final days in a California hospital, hooked to an oxygen machine with blood clots in his lungs from COVID-19, his 3-year-old daughter in his thoughts. “I have to be here to watch my princess grow up,” the Mexican American restaurant worker wrote on Facebook. “My… |
2021-06-14 | |
| Whatcom COVID data shows vaccinated residents much less likely to be hospitalized | According to the data in the release, between April 3 and May 29, Whatcom County saw 103 hospitalizations of unvaccinated people, while only one fully vaccinated person was hospitalized with COVID illnesses. The news comes as the county continues to battle a recent surge in… |
2021-06-14 | |
| State reports 18 new COVID-19 cases in Whatcom as county sees second death from May cases | Whatcom County saw 18 new COVID-19 cases and another related death reported by the Washington State Department of Health’s coronavirus dashboard Thursday, June 10. Overall, the state reports Whatcom County… |
2021-06-11 | |
| When U.S.-Canada border reopens, Whatcom could become a popular spot for this | If reopening the U.S.-Canada border becomes a reality later this month, Whatcom County could become a popular destination for Canadians seeking a second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s possible, given how few Canadians are fully vaccinated at this point. While more than 60% of the… |
2021-06-10 | |
| Washington on target for reopening June 30, Inslee says, but there is 1 exception | Washington state will reopen, with one exception, on June 30 or earlier, Gov. Jay Inslee confirmed at a … |
2021-06-10 | |
| Whatcom sees smallest COVID increase in 6 weeks, on pace to reach 70% vaccination Monday | Whatcom County saw its smallest reported increase in COVID-19 cases in more than six weeks, as the Washington State Department of Health’s coronavirus dashboard showed just eight new confirmed cases on Wednesday,… |
2021-06-10 | |
| Whatcom County sees 42 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations jump | Whatcom County saw 42 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the update on the Washington State Department of Health’s coronavirus dashboard Tuesday, June 8. The state noted that case counts include a backlog of cases, but… |
2021-06-09 | |
| Washington's COVID vaccine lottery starts today; here's how the winners find out | With enough luck, your COVID-19 vaccination could be about to pay off in a way you might not have expected. The first winners will be chosen Tuesday in the state’s lottery for residents who have rolled up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine, whether one dose of Moderna, Pfizer or… |
2021-06-08 | |
| Whatcom County sees 16 new COVID-19 cases as local hospitalizations match record high | St. Joseph hospital in Bellingham reported it was treating 31 COVID-related patients on Monday and Tuesday, June 8 — matching the record high set Jan. 29. None of the patients, ranging in age from 40 to 70, were vaccinated for COVID-19, according to PeaceHealth spokesperson Bev Mayhew. |
2021-06-08 | |
| Lummi vaccinations added to county total, as state reports Whatcom's 99th COVID-19 death | Whatcom County will likely meet its 70% COVID-19 vaccination target faster now that 67% of residents aged 16 and older are known to be vaccinated. The increase comes as more than 4,700 Lummi Tribal Health vaccinations were added to state records Friday, June 4. However, Whatcom County… |
2021-06-07 |