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Guest services concierge Sharon Guajardo greets volunteers during a motorcade at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in June 2020.

Motorcade of PeaceHealth volunteers honors staff

Guest services concierge Sharon Guajardo greets volunteers during a motorcade at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in June 2020.

June 18, 2020, 3:19pm Clark County Health

Around 40 volunteers, who had been furloughed since March 18 because of the novel coronavirus, came out for a motorcade to honor volunteers at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Thursday afternoon. Read story

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Clark County confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases

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June 18, 2020, 12:55pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed 12 new novel coronavirus cases Thursday morning, and no new deaths. Read story

The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church stands in Union County, Ore., date not known. A COVID-19 outbreak in Union County was reported this week, where 99 people tested positive, and an additional 119 people were confirmed positive for coronavirus Tuesday. Officials said a number of the cases are associated with the church.

Oregon governor requires people in 7 counties to wear masks indoors

The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church stands in Union County, Ore., date not known. A COVID-19 outbreak in Union County was reported this week, where 99 people tested positive, and an additional 119 people were confirmed positive for coronavirus Tuesday. Officials said a number of the cases are associated with the church.

June 17, 2020, 5:36pm Clark County Health

Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that residents in seven of Oregon's counties will be required to wear masks at indoor public spaces as COVID-19 social distancing restrictions are tentatively eased. Read story

Washington health officials report mistake in COVID test reporting

June 17, 2020, 4:18pm Clark County Health

SEATTLE -- Washington state health officials say a mistake in how they've reported negative COVID-19 results caused them to report a lower percentage of positive tests than was actually occurring. Read story

Clark County records three new COVID-19 cases

June 17, 2020, 11:52am Clark County Health Free

Clark County is in good standing for Phase 3 of Washington’s COVID-19 recovery plan, according to discussion from Wednesday’s county Board of Health meeting. Read story

Dr. Nelson Saldua, from left, talks with his patient, Scott Poverud of Vancouver, as he is wheeled out of the hospital by registered nurse Katie Yochim-Smith after having surgery at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver. Saldua said it was tough for him to take a break from surgery during the pandemic because his patients needed care.

Hospitals, operating under strict guidelines, reassure patients that it’s OK to seek timely care

Dr. Nelson Saldua, from left, talks with his patient, Scott Poverud of Vancouver, as he is wheeled out of the hospital by registered nurse Katie Yochim-Smith after having surgery at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver. Saldua said it was tough for him to take a break from surgery during the pandemic because his patients needed care.

June 17, 2020, 10:30am Business

For surgeon Dr. Nelson Saldua, sitting on the sidelines was a difficult professional sacrifice he experienced during the pandemic. Read story

Vancouver Clinic opens physical therapy clinic

June 17, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Health

Vancouver Clinic has opened a new clinic in Vancouver, focused specifically on physical therapy. Read story

A vial used to collect a nose swab sample is put into a collection bag as members of a team of University of Washington medical providers conduct coronavirus testing at Queen Anne Healthcare, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Seattle. More than 100 residents were tested during the visit, and the results for all were negative, according to officials. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Nine new COVID-19 cases reported in Clark County

A vial used to collect a nose swab sample is put into a collection bag as members of a team of University of Washington medical providers conduct coronavirus testing at Queen Anne Healthcare, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Seattle. More than 100 residents were tested during the visit, and the results for all were negative, according to officials. (AP Photo/Ted S.

June 16, 2020, 11:48am Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick is slightly concerned about Clark County’s recent uptick in cases. Read story

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Clark County rises to 647 COVID-19 cases

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June 15, 2020, 12:19pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed 17 COVID-19 cases Monday morning. Read story

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Clark County adds eight new COVID-19 cases

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June 12, 2020, 1:14pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed eight new novel coronavirus cases Friday afternoon. None of the cases are linked to outbreaks at Firestone Pacific Foods in Vancouver, or Pacific Crest Building Supply in Ridgefield. Read story