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Clark County adds 26 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths Thursday

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September 24, 2020, 1:04pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County recorded 26 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Thursday, as research showed that people are most commonly catching the disease within their own household or at small private social gatherings. Read story

Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer and Public Health Director, left, listens as Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy speaks to the media in March 2020.

Clark County Council Chair Quiring O’Brien challenges scientific consensus on masks

Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer and Public Health Director, left, listens as Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy speaks to the media in March 2020.

September 23, 2020, 10:33pm Clark County Health

As COVID-19 rates increase in Clark County, one of the county’s top officials pushed back against broad scientific consensus and challenged public health efforts promoting the use of face coverings to reduce the spread of the disease Read story

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2 Prairie High School staffers test positive for coronavirus

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September 23, 2020, 7:21pm Clark County Health

Two staff members at Prairie High School were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. No students were exposed. Read story

This graphic from Clark County Public Health shows an age breakdown of new COVID-19 cases by age group.

Clark County adds 34 new COVID-19 cases, second fatality of the week

This graphic from Clark County Public Health shows an age breakdown of new COVID-19 cases by age group.

September 23, 2020, 12:11pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County recorded 34 new COVID-19 cases and one new fatality in data released Wednesday by Clark County Public Health. Read story

Kindergarten teacher Pam Younkin, center, leads students at the start of class at Sifton Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. Transmission rates in Clark County are again too high for a widespread return to the classroom. While small groups like this are considered safe, state health guidelines recommend that schools with high rates of COVID-19 activity continue virtual learning.

Clark County COVID-19 activity surges, dashing hopes for fast return to classroom

Kindergarten teacher Pam Younkin, center, leads students at the start of class at Sifton Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. Transmission rates in Clark County are again too high for a widespread return to the classroom. While small groups like this are considered safe, state health guidelines recommend that schools with high rates of COVID-19 activity continue virtual learning.

September 22, 2020, 12:16pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County's COVID-19 activity rate has drifted back into the "high" range, dashing hopes for a return to more in-person classes in area schools. Read story

Candidates for Legislature invited to speak about disability issues

September 22, 2020, 6:04am Clark County Health

Candidates running for the state Legislature have been invited to participate in a series of forums focused on issues impacting people with disabilities. Read story

Air quality dips in Clark County as Oregon wildfire smoke re-enters area

September 21, 2020, 12:54pm Clark County Health Free

Light winds brought wildfire smoke back to Clark County on Monday afternoon, degrading air quality in the area. Read story

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Clark County reports 95 new COVID-19 cases, one new death since Friday

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September 21, 2020, 12:12pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County recorded 95 new cases and one new death since Friday in data released Monday by Clark County Public Health. Read story

Community Home Health & Hospice serves 1,000th veteran

September 19, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Health

Community Home Health & Hospice admitted and honored its 1,000th veteran on July 29. Read story

A plane visible above Washougal makes its way down to Portland International Airport. An overnight storm leading into Friday made Vancouver&#039;s air quality significantly better.

Clark County health officials see COVID-19 ramifications from air pollution

A plane visible above Washougal makes its way down to Portland International Airport. An overnight storm leading into Friday made Vancouver&#039;s air quality significantly better.

September 18, 2020, 7:44pm Clark County Health

As hazardous air leaves Clark County and healthier air begins to settle in, the county’s highest-ranking health official has concerns about the COVID-19 ramifications that come from two weeks of heavy pollution. Read story