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Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer and Public Health Director, speaks to the media.

Clark County’s COVID-19 response hits snags

Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer and Public Health Director, speaks to the media.

July 22, 2020, 7:14pm Clark County Health

This month’s resurgence in COVID-19 cases is beginning to scramble Clark County’s outbreak response. Read story

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Clark County’s COVID-19 cases bounce back up to 46

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July 16, 2020, 12:57pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health confirmed 46 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday. Read story

Security officer Stephen Henderson, center, wears a mask and gloves as he keeps an eye on the reopening while a thermometer, right, measures the temperature of guests at ilani. The casino says it has invested $1 million in safety measures, but workers have expressed concerns around enforcement.

ilani workers worried over COVID-19 precautions; casino says its approach is evolving

Security officer Stephen Henderson, center, wears a mask and gloves as he keeps an eye on the reopening while a thermometer, right, measures the temperature of guests at ilani. The casino says it has invested $1 million in safety measures, but workers have expressed concerns around enforcement.

July 16, 2020, 6:05am Business

The evening before ilani reopened for business, some of its workers were greeted with an email from a table games coordinator. Read story

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Clark County adds 25 COVID-19 cases, lowest daily count since July 2

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July 15, 2020, 12:40pm Clark County Health Free

The 25 new COVID-19 cases confirmed Wednesday morning by Clark County Public Health are the county's lowest daily case report since July 2 when 18 new infections were reported. Read story

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Clark County hits single-day record of 47 COVID-19 cases

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July 14, 2020, 12:17pm Clark County Health Free

On the same day that Gov. Jay Inslee furthered paused Washington reopenings, Clark County hit a new single-day record for COVID-19 cases, with 47 newly reported infections on Tuesday, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story

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Clark County adds 38 COVID-19 cases, one death

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July 9, 2020, 1:16pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed 38 COVID-19 cases Thursday morning and its first death since June 22. Read story

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Clark County Council hears grim COVID-19 update

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July 8, 2020, 6:56pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick relayed a grim message to the Clark County Council at Wednesday morning’s Clark County Board of Health meeting. Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 cases surge by 45

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July 7, 2020, 7:14pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health reported 45 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, raising the county's total to 1,053 and further dampening chances the county will move to more relaxed restrictions anytime soon. Read story

The Clark County Latino Youth Conference created infographics and other messaging about COVID-19 in English and in Spanish.

LULAC wants Clark County to declare racism a public health crisis

The Clark County Latino Youth Conference created infographics and other messaging about COVID-19 in English and in Spanish.

July 5, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

The Southwest Washington League of United Latin American Citizens Council 47013 is calling on Clark County and its cities to formally declare racism a public health crisis. Read story

People in Washington are required to wear masks when in public spaces to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus.

Clark County to stay in Phase 2 of Washington’s reopening plan at least 2 more weeks

People in Washington are required to wear masks when in public spaces to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus.

July 2, 2020, 6:30pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County will remain in Phase 2 of Washington’s reopening plan for at least another two weeks, according to new guidance issued Thursday afternoon by Gov. Jay Inslee. Read story