Washington State Department of Health Press Releases

• Published on August 17, 2021 - 07:19 GMT

  

  Los datos de inmunización en la niñez son preocupantes para algunas edades

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 16 de agosto de 2021   (21-189-Español) Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH Consultas del público: Línea directa estatal de información sobre la COVID-19: 1-800-525-0127 Los datos de inmunización en la …

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• Published on August 16, 2021 - 23:37 GMT

  

  Se recomienda una tercera dosis de la vacuna contra la COVID-19 para ciertas personas inmunocomprometidas

  ComunicadoEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 16 de agosto de 2021   (21-188-español) Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH Consultas del público: Línea directa estatal de información sobre la COVID-19: 1-800-525-0127 Se recomienda una tercera dosis de la …

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• Published on August 14, 2021 - 17:32 GMT

  

  Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine recommended for certain immunocompromised individuals

  For immediate release: August 14, 2021   (21-188)Spanish Contact: DOH Communications Public inquiries: State COVID-19 Information Hotline, 1-800-525-0127 Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine recommended for certain immunocompromised individuals OLYMPIA – Health …

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• Published on August 14, 2021 - 00:37 GMT

  

  Se espera otro fenómeno de calor extremo el fin de semana

  English Para publicación inmediata: 13 de agosto de 2021 (21-185-Español) Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH                     Los centros de enfriamiento se consideran una herramienta clave para prevenir enfermedades en personas sin aire acondicionado …

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• Published on August 13, 2021 - 22:14 GMT

  

  Delta variant drives dramatic spike in cases, further exhausting hospital capacity across the state

  For immediate release: August 13, 2021 (21-187) Media contact: DOH Communications Public inquiries: State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline, 1-800-525-0127 OLYMPIA – COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are accelerating across the state of Washington, …

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• Published on August 13, 2021 - 21:18 GMT

  

  State disciplines health care providers-R21-20

  For immediate release: August 12, 2021   (21-186) Contact:  Sharon Moysiuk, Communications   360-549-6471 Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service   360-236-4700 State disciplines health care providers             OLYMPIA -- The Washington State …

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• Published on August 13, 2021 - 12:52 GMT

  

  Another extreme heat event expected over the weekend

  For immediate release: August 12, 2021   (20-185) Contact: DOH Communications Another extreme heat event expected over the weekend Cooling centers considered a key tool in preventing illness for people without air conditioning OLYMPIA – Hot weather is back …

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• Published on August 10, 2021 - 06:04 GMT

  

  Floraciones de algas peligrosas encontradas en los lagos y ríos de Washington

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 9 de agosto de 2021   (21-184-Español) Contacto de prensa: Teresa McCallion, Comunicaciones, 360-701-7991 Floraciones de algas peligrosas encontradas en los lagos y ríos de Washington Las floraciones …

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• Published on August 8, 2021 - 08:54 GMT

  

  Harmful algae blooms found in Washington lakes and rivers

  For immediate release: August 7, 2021(21-184) Media contacts: Teresa McCallion, Communications, 360-701-7991 Blooms can be toxic to humans, pets, and wildlife OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Health is advising the public to take precautions while …

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• Published on August 6, 2021 - 05:13 GMT

  

  State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers-M21-19

  For immediate release: August 5, 2021   (21-183-Revised) Note: the spelling on the name of Jamie Lynn Melendez has been revised Contact:  Sharon Moysiuk, Communications   360-549-6471 Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service   360-236-4700 State …

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• Published on August 5, 2021 - 12:39 GMT

  

  State disciplines health care providers-R21-19

  For immediate release: August 4, 2021   (21-182) Contact:  Sharon Moysiuk, Communications   360-549-6471 Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service   360-236-4700 State disciplines health care providers             OLYMPIA -- The Washington State …

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• Published on August 5, 2021 - 05:35 GMT

  

  Notable aumento de casos y hospitalizaciones por COVID-19 a causa de la variante delta

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 4 de agosto de 2021   (21-181-Español) Contacto:  Comunicaciones del DOH Consultas del público: Línea directa estatal de información sobre la COVID-19: 1-800-525-0127 Notable aumento de casos y …

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• Published on August 4, 2021 - 07:51 GMT

  

  State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers-M21-18

  For immediate release: August 2, 2021   (21-180) Contact:  Sharon Moysiuk, Communications   360-549-6471 Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service   360-236-4700 State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care …

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• Published on August 3, 2021 - 23:06 GMT

  

  Delta variant drives sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

  For immediate release: August 3, 2021   (21-181)Spanish Contact: DOH Communications Public inquiries: State COVID-19 Information Hotline, 1-800-525-0127 Delta variant drives sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations Officials urge vaccination …

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• Published on July 31, 2021 - 11:16 GMT

  

  DOH adds data enhancements to the COVID-19 dashboard

  For immediate release: July 29, 2021   (21-179)Spanish Media contact: Teresa McCallion, Communications, 360-701-7991 DOH adds data enhancements to the COVID-19 dashboard OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has added new data about testing …

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• Published on July 31, 2021 - 05:35 GMT

  

  El DOH añade mejoras a los datos del registro sobre la COVID-19

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 30 de julio de 2021   (21-179-Español) Contacto de prensa: Teresa McCallion, Comunicaciones, 360-701-7991 El DOH añade mejoras a los datos del registro sobre la COVID-19 OLYMPIA. El Departamento de …

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• Published on July 30, 2021 - 11:58 GMT

  

  New data reveals COVID-19 impact on unvaccinated

  For immediate release: July 28, 2021   (21-178)Spanish Media contact: Teresa McCallion, Communications, 360-701-7991 New data reveals COVID-19 impact on unvaccinated Between February and June 2021, most people in Washington who died of COVID-19 were …

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• Published on July 30, 2021 - 07:39 GMT

  

  Masks required for all K-12 students and staff heading back to the classroom

  For immediate release: July 28, 2021   (21-176)Spanish Contact: DOH Communications Public inquiries: State COVID-19 Information Hotline, 1-800-525-0127 Masks required for all K-12 students and staff heading back to the classroom OLYMPIA – Safely returning …

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• Published on July 30, 2021 - 07:39 GMT

  

  Nuevos datos revelan el impacto de la COVID-19 en personas no vacunadas

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 29 de julio de 2021   (21-178-Español) Contacto de prensa: Teresa McCallion, Comunicaciones, 360-701-7991 Nuevos datos revelan el impacto de la COVID-19 en personas no vacunadas Entre febrero y junio …

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• Published on July 29, 2021 - 22:52 GMT

  

  Regreso a las aulas: uso obligatorio de mascarillas para estudiantes y personal de escuelas K-12

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 29 de julio de 2021   (21-176-Español) Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH Consultas del público: Línea directa estatal de información sobre la COVID-19: 1-800-525-0127 Regreso a las aulas: uso …

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