Peninsula counties break records
Jail, OMC clinic report staff positives
As Clallam County reports its highest COVID-19 case rate since the pandemic began, the county jail is managing an outbreak among staff and Olympic Medical… Continue reading
Due to the high number of COVID-19 infections in the community, Jefferson Healthcare hospital is restricting visitors from its facilities until further… Continue reading
State help needed to keep up with contact tracing
Businesses should consider remote work, official says
COVID rates nearing high-water marks
Case numbers increasing in both Peninsula counties
Confirmed Thursday: 19 more cases in Clallam, six in Jefferson
Face coverings will be required in K-12 schools
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The state of California. New York City. Hospitals and nursing homes. Colleges and universities. Employers are putting… Continue reading
The Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed course Tuesday on some masking guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people return to wearing… Continue reading
Delta strain dominant in state
Clallam confirms 15 delta variant cases
Peninsula rates still exceed that of general public
The American Hospital Association said last week it supports hospitals and health care systems that mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for personnel. Vaccinations are not required for… Continue reading
Honor system ‘not working’
Victim had been hospitalized with complications
Death toll on Peninsula now 20
1 staff member, 1 resident test positive for COVID-19