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FILE - In this Saturday, May 15, 2021, file photo, empty vials of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine lie in a box during a vaccine campaign in Ebersberg near Munich, Germany. Health authorities are trying to determine whether heart inflammation that can occur along with many types of infections could also be a rare side effect in teens and young adults after the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Washington launched a program to limit vaccine waste. Here’s how providers are using it

FILE - In this Saturday, May 15, 2021, file photo, empty vials of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine lie in a box during a vaccine campaign in Ebersberg near Munich, Germany. Health authorities are trying to determine whether heart inflammation that can occur along with many types of infections could also be a rare side effect in teens and young adults after the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

June 7, 2021, 9:54am Northwest

Washington state recently unveiled a new program called Vaccine Marketplace, which creates a streamlined process for transferring COVID-19 vaccines between different vaccine providers in the state. Read story

Marci Rau, who served as a chaplain at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver during the pandemic, pauses in the hospital's chapel. During the pandemic, Rau has had to find unique ways to connect patients and families during the dying process.

PeaceHealth chaplain has supported patients, families staff during pandemic

Marci Rau, who served as a chaplain at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver during the pandemic, pauses in the hospital's chapel. During the pandemic, Rau has had to find unique ways to connect patients and families during the dying process.

June 7, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Editor’s Note: Marci Rau is a chaplain at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. Since March 2020, Rau has provided chaplaincy to PeaceHealth’s patients, including COVID-19 patients. As of Thursday evening, PeaceHealth Southwest had 137 COVID-19 deaths, serving as a main treatment hub for the county’s most severe COVID-19 cases.… Read story

Two Vancouver senior care facilities see COVID outbreaks

June 5, 2021, 5:55am Clark County News

Clark County Public Health has confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks in two local senior care facilities. Read story

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Clark County reports 64 new COVID-19 cases, one new death

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June 4, 2021, 12:37pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported 64 new COVID-19 cases and one death on Friday, according to the latest data from Clark County Public Health. Read story

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, left, speaks to the media as Gov. Jay Inslee looks on.

Washington vaccination lottery: cash prizes, tuition, flights

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, left, speaks to the media as Gov. Jay Inslee looks on.

June 3, 2021, 2:39pm Latest News Free

Washington is the latest state to offer prizes to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, with Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announcing a series of giveaways that includes lottery drawings totaling $2 million, college tuition assistance, airline tickets and game systems. Read story

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Clark County reports 76 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

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June 3, 2021, 1:18pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health reported 76 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday. Read story

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Accounting change creates artificial bump in Clark County COVID-19 cases

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June 2, 2021, 1:28pm Clark County Health Free

A change in how Clark County Public Health tracks new cases boosted new case counts on Wednesday, as longer-term measures shows a continuing decline in disease activity. Read story

FILE - In this April 21, 2021, file photo, President Joe Biden speaks about COVID-19 vaccinations at the White House, in Washington. In April, the Biden administration announced plans to share millions of vaccine doses with the world by the end of June.

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden’s ‘vaccine sprint’

FILE - In this April 21, 2021, file photo, President Joe Biden speaks about COVID-19 vaccinations at the White House, in Washington. In April, the Biden administration announced plans to share millions of vaccine doses with the world by the end of June.

June 2, 2021, 8:53am Health Free

Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Joe Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots when the promise of a life-saving vaccine by itself hasn’t been enough. Read story

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Clark County reports 199 new COVID-19 cases over four days as cases decline

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June 1, 2021, 12:03pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported 199 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths over the Memorial Day weekend, continuing a declining trend in disease activity, according to data reported Tuesday by Clark County Public Health. Read story

Volunteer and Clark County Public Health workers administer vaccines at Public Health's COVID-19 short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School on May 8. Public Health administered 144 doses of Pfizer's vaccine at the event, and 183 doses of Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases rare in Clark County

Volunteer and Clark County Public Health workers administer vaccines at Public Health's COVID-19 short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School on May 8. Public Health administered 144 doses of Pfizer's vaccine at the event, and 183 doses of Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine.

June 1, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Health Free

Data for Clark County and the state show that COVID-19 vaccines are extremely effective at preventing COVID-19 infections as well as hospitalizations and deaths. Read story