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April 4, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Health

Is your organization offering volunteer or donation opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis? Submit your information to amelia.fisher@columbian.com to be included in this listing. Read story

FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has, or previously had, the virus. But some scientists have challenged their accuracy.

Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed, county total at 137

FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has, or previously had, the virus. But some scientists have challenged their accuracy.

April 3, 2020, 6:36pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases grew by six on Friday to 137 total cases. Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick confirmed that five long-term care facilities in the county have had a case since the virus was discovered in Clark County in early March. Read story

Pacific Middle School science teacher Tyler Carlson holds the map for his scavenger hunt at Pacific Community Park in Vancouver on Thursday.

Pacific Middle School science teacher’s scavenger hunt keeps students engaged

Pacific Middle School science teacher Tyler Carlson holds the map for his scavenger hunt at Pacific Community Park in Vancouver on Thursday.

April 3, 2020, 5:11pm Clark County Health

A Vancouver middle school science teacher helped his students make the most of social distancing with an independent scavenger hunt in Pacific Community Park this week. Read story

Firefighters and paramedics with Clark County Fire District 6 drive through Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver on Wednesday to applaud medical professionals for their dedication during the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Fire District 6 salutes Legacy Salmon Creek’s health care professionalsvideo icon

Firefighters and paramedics with Clark County Fire District 6 drive through Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver on Wednesday to applaud medical professionals for their dedication during the novel coronavirus outbreak.

April 2, 2020, 6:49pm Clark County Health

Following national and international trends, Clark County Fire District 6 personnel saluted medical professionals Wednesday night with lights and sirens outside Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Read story

Clark County records two more COVID-19 deaths

April 2, 2020, 10:43am Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health reported two more COVID-19-related deaths Thursday morning. The county now has eight deaths connected to the virus. Read story

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust awards grants to fight virus

April 2, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Health

The Vancouver-based M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust announced Wednesday its first round of charitable grants aimed at the COVID-19 crisis. Read story

PeaceHealth closes family medicine clinic in Vancouver

April 2, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Health

The PeaceHealth Family Medicine Clinic at 505 N.E. 87th Ave., Vancouver, has temporarily closed. Read story

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Monday morning, March 9, 2020. PeaceHealth has since gone to a no visitor policy.

Clark County hits 130 COVID-19 cases

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Monday morning, March 9, 2020. PeaceHealth has since gone to a no visitor policy.

April 1, 2020, 10:46am Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed another 14 COVID-19 cases Wednesday morning, bringing the county total to 130 confirmed cases. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown talk to reporters before signing a memorandum of intent to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge during an event in November at the Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver. The governors have taken on bigger responsibilities during the coronavirus pandemic, which has lacked an efficient, uniform federal response.

Volley of Washington, Oregon orders like ‘policy pingpong’

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown talk to reporters before signing a memorandum of intent to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge during an event in November at the Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver. The governors have taken on bigger responsibilities during the coronavirus pandemic, which has lacked an efficient, uniform federal response.

April 1, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Health

In early March, Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown ramped up COVID-19 precautions. Read story

Frank Lopez, who works in security at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, wears a mask and gloves as he waits to direct COVID-19 patients and other visitors Friday afternoon.

Clark County confirmed COVID-19 cases climb to 116

Frank Lopez, who works in security at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, wears a mask and gloves as he waits to direct COVID-19 patients and other visitors Friday afternoon.

March 31, 2020, 11:04am Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed six new COVID-19 cases Tuesday morning. The county now has 116 confirmed cases. Read story