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Clark County COVID-19 case rate falls to lowest level on record

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July 15, 2021, 12:01pm Clark County Health Free

The rate of COVID-19 activity in Clark County fell to the lowest level on record despite an uptick in new cases and deaths in data reported Thursday by Clark County Public Health. Read story

Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Ruth Gorley gives Vancouver resident Ryan Tydingco a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 8 at Clark County Public Health's short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School. After an early rush of people, the flow had slowed down by the late morning for the drop-in vaccination event.

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Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Ruth Gorley gives Vancouver resident Ryan Tydingco a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 8 at Clark County Public Health's short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School. After an early rush of people, the flow had slowed down by the late morning for the drop-in vaccination event.

July 15, 2021, 11:26am Health Free

With the final lottery drawing winner expected to be announced today, you might be asking how successful the "Shot of a Lifetime" was in getting more people vaccinated. Read story

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2021 file photo, Vivek Murthy testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. The nation's top doctor says it's "certainly possible" that Americans eventually will be advised to get a booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine. Surgeon General Murthy told CNN that no decision had been made yet after a meeting Monday, July 12 with Pfizer to discuss its request for approval of a third shot of its coronavirus vaccine.

Surgeon general urges U.S. fight against COVID misinformation

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2021 file photo, Vivek Murthy testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. The nation's top doctor says it's "certainly possible" that Americans eventually will be advised to get a booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine. Surgeon General Murthy told CNN that no decision had been made yet after a meeting Monday, July 12 with Pfizer to discuss its request for approval of a third shot of its coronavirus vaccine.

July 15, 2021, 8:59am Health Free

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday called for a national effort to fight misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, urging tech companies, health care workers, journalists and everyday Americans to do more to address an “urgent threat” to public health. Read story

Veterans Affairs registered nurse Jennifer Graham gives Army veteran Nathan Gegenheiner the COVID-19 vaccine. Gegenheiner had to postpone his vaccination until he finished cancer treatment.

Washington hits 70 percent goal for administering COVID vaccines to those 16 and older

Veterans Affairs registered nurse Jennifer Graham gives Army veteran Nathan Gegenheiner the COVID-19 vaccine. Gegenheiner had to postpone his vaccination until he finished cancer treatment.

July 14, 2021, 1:43pm Health Free

State health officials on Wednesday announced that the state of Washington had reached a milestone of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to residents. Read story

FILE - In this Wednesday, July 7, 2021, file photo, patrons enjoy cold tropical cocktails in the tiny interior of the Tiki-Ti bar as it reopens on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. COVID-19 cases have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates in some states and Fourth of July gatherings. Los Angeles County public health officials have urged people to resume wearing masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status.

U.S. virus cases are rising again, doubling over three weeks

FILE - In this Wednesday, July 7, 2021, file photo, patrons enjoy cold tropical cocktails in the tiny interior of the Tiki-Ti bar as it reopens on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. COVID-19 cases have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates in some states and Fourth of July gatherings. Los Angeles County public health officials have urged people to resume wearing masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status.

July 13, 2021, 12:33pm Health Free

The COVID-19 curve in the U.S. is rising again after months of decline, with the number of new cases per day doubling over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings. Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 activity falls to third lowest level on record

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July 8, 2021, 11:03am Clark County Health Free

Clark County's COVID-19 activity has fallen to the lowest level since last September and new hospitalizations kept falling in the latest weekly update from Clark County Public Health. Read story

Bob Swenson of Camas receives his first COVID-19 shot at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds on January 26, 2021. Swenson said he got his tattoo in honor of his mother, Ginger Swenson, and has another on the opposite shoulder to honor his father.

Study: Nearly 97 percent of Clark County COVID-19 cases were unvaccinated

Bob Swenson of Camas receives his first COVID-19 shot at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds on January 26, 2021. Swenson said he got his tattoo in honor of his mother, Ginger Swenson, and has another on the opposite shoulder to honor his father.

July 7, 2021, 10:21am Clark County Health Free

A review of COVID-19 case data by Clark County Public Health has revealed that nearly 97 percent of all new cases since March 5 have been in unvaccinated individuals. Read story

The Vancouver campus of the VA Portland Health Care System gymnasium played host to a COVID-19 vaccination center on June 29. Like the general population, fewer veterans are attending vaccination clinics.

VA’s Vancouver campus sees slowing demand for COVID-19 vaccine

The Vancouver campus of the VA Portland Health Care System gymnasium played host to a COVID-19 vaccination center on June 29. Like the general population, fewer veterans are attending vaccination clinics.

July 7, 2021, 6:07am Clark County Health

VA adjusts as it sees fall in demand for COVID-19 vaccination Read story

Thea Coleman of Portland, from left, looks on as server Bethany Fischer serves up lunch while joined by Isabella Coleman, 15, and Mea Agee of Vancouver while dining outside at Rally Pizza on Friday afternoon. The dining room is now also open for customers.

Rally Pizza reopens to indoor dining after more than a year of takeout only

Thea Coleman of Portland, from left, looks on as server Bethany Fischer serves up lunch while joined by Isabella Coleman, 15, and Mea Agee of Vancouver while dining outside at Rally Pizza on Friday afternoon. The dining room is now also open for customers.

July 3, 2021, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Rally Pizza at The Mill has opened its indoor space after more than a year of takeout-only service. Owners Shan Wickham and Alan Maniscalco have also added lunchtime hours with a new sandwich menu featuring Sicilian-inspired muffulettas. Read story

Tim Merlino

ESD 112 honored for procuring PPE during pandemic

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July 3, 2021, 6:02am Community

The Washington Association of School Administrators selected ESD 112 Superintendent Tim Merlino and the staff of ESD 112 for the WASA Leadership Award for demonstrating leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in helping secure personal protective equipment. Read story