Washington State Department of Health Press Releases

• Published on July 21, 2021 - 08:42 GMT

  

  Overdose rates on pace to break another record in 2021

  For immediate release: July 20, 2021   (20-172)Spanish Contact:  Eloise Harris, Communications   360-790-5688                                               Overdose rates on pace to break another record in 2021 To help save lives, health officials urge …

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• Published on July 21, 2021 - 04:19 GMT

  

  State calls on providers to continue work to boost COVID-19 vaccination

  For immediate release: July 19, 2021   (21-171)Spanish Contact: DOH Communications Public inquiries: State COVID-19 Information Hotline, 1-800-525-0127 State calls on providers to continue work to boost COVID-19 vaccination OLYMPIA – Last Friday, Gov. Jay …

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• Published on July 21, 2021 - 04:18 GMT

  

  Las tasas de sobredosis van en camino a batir otro récord en 2021

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 20 de julio de 2021   (21-172-Español) Contacto:  Eloise Harris, comunicaciones   360-790-5688                                               Las tasas de sobredosis van en camino a batir otro récord …

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• Published on July 21, 2021 - 01:40 GMT

  

  El estado pide a los proveedores que sigan trabajando para impulsar la vacunación contra la COVID-19

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 20 de julio de 2021   (21-171-Español) Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH Consultas del público: Línea directa estatal de información sobre la COVID-19: 1-800-525-0127 El estado pide a los proveedores …

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• Published on July 17, 2021 - 05:13 GMT

  

  El intenso calor y las mareas bajas podrían haber generado un aumento en las infecciones por consumo de mariscos

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 16 de julio de 2021   (21-170-Español) Media contact: Teresa McCallion, Communications, 360-701-7991 El intenso calor y las mareas bajas podrían haber generado un aumento en las infecciones por …

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• Published on July 16, 2021 - 19:42 GMT

  

  State disciplines health care providers-R21-17

  For immediate release: July 15, 2021   (21-169) 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 July 16, 2021 - 17:19 GMT

  

  High heat, low tide likely triggering spike in shellfish-linked infections

  For immediate release: July 16, 2021 (21-170) Media contact: Teresa McCallion, Communications, 360-701-7991 OLYMPIA – An outbreak of vibriosis in Washington has already surpassed the highest number of cases ever recorded by the state for the month of July. …

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• Published on July 16, 2021 - 09:01 GMT

  

  Washington reaches 70% vaccination initiation milestone

  For immediate release: July 14, 2021 (21-168)Spanish Contact: DOH Communications Public inquiries: State COVID-19 Information Hotline, 1-800-525-0127 Washington reaches 70% vaccination initiation milestone OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of …

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• Published on July 16, 2021 - 02:54 GMT

  

  Washington llega al hito del 70 % de personas vacunadas con la primera dosis

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 15 de julio de 2021   (21-168-Español) Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH  Consultas del público: línea directa estatal de información sobre la COVID-19: 1-800-525-0127. Washington llega al hito del 70  …

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• Published on July 13, 2021 - 02:50 GMT

  

  El 69.6% de la gente mayor de 16 años ha recibido por lo menos una dosis de la vacuna contra la COVID-19

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 12 de julio de 2021   (21-166-Español) Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH  Consultas del público: Línea directa estatal de información sobre la COVID-19: 1-800-525-0127 El 69.6% de la gente mayor de 16 …

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• Published on July 12, 2021 - 21:57 GMT

  

  State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers-M21-16

  For immediate release: July 12, 2021   (21-167) 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 July 11, 2021 - 04:02 GMT

  

  69.6% of people 16+ have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

  For immediate release: July 9, 2021   (21-166) Contact:  DOH Communications Public inquiries: State COVID-19 Information Hotline, 1-800-525-0127 69.6% of people 16+ have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine OLYMPIA – The Washington State …

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• Published on July 10, 2021 - 09:38 GMT

  

  Heat-related deaths in Washington state climb after historic heat wave

  For immediate release: July 8, 2021   (21-164)Spanish Media contacts:  Teresa McCallion, Communications, 360-701-7991 Heat-related deaths in Washington state climb after historic heat wave OLYMPIA – As the result of the extreme heat wave last week, the …

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• Published on July 9, 2021 - 23:28 GMT

  

  Aumentan las muertes relacionadas con el calor en el estado de Washington después de una ola de calor histórica

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 9 de julio de 2021   (21-164-Español) Contactos con la prensa: Teresa McCallion, Comunicaciones, 360-701-7991 Aumentan las muertes relacionadas con el calor en el estado de Washington después de una …

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• Published on July 9, 2021 - 21:08 GMT

  

  State disciplines health care providers-R21-16

  For immediate release: July 8, 2021   (21-165) 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 July 8, 2021 - 06:45 GMT

  

  State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers-M21-15

  For immediate release: July 7, 2021   (21-163) 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 providers …

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• Published on July 4, 2021 - 04:10 GMT

  

  Proteja su salud durante el fin de semana festivo

  Para publicación inmediata: 2 de julio de 2021                              (21-162 - español) Contacto: Comunicaciones del DOH Proteja su salud durante el fin de semana festivo OLYMPIA: Mientras celebra el 4 de julio este fin de semana, proteja su salud y …

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• Published on July 3, 2021 - 20:26 GMT

  

  Protect your health over the holiday weekend

  For immediate release: July 2, 2021 (21-162) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – As you celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, protect your health and the health of everyone around you by taking precautions against common health hazards. Washington …

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• Published on July 3, 2021 - 08:47 GMT

  

  West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Walla Walla County

  For immediate release: July 1, 2021   (21-161)Spanish Media contacts:Teresa McCallion, Communications, 360-701-7991 West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Walla Walla County OLYMPIA – The Department of Health reminds residents to avoid mosquito bites and …

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• Published on July 3, 2021 - 04:53 GMT

  

  Se detectó el virus del Nilo Occidental en mosquitos en el condado de Walla Walla

  Comunicado de prensaEnglish Para publicación inmediata: 2 de julio de 2021   (21-161-Español) Contacto con la prensa: Teresa McCallion, Comunicaciones, 360-701-7991 Se detectó el virus del Nilo Occidental en mosquitos en el condado de Walla Walla OLYMPIA.  …

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