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BFHD Hosts Joint Press Conference on COVID Crisis
Listen to key health care and elected leaders speak on the state of our counties....
The skinny about at-home COVID-19 antigen tests
At-home COVID-19 antigen tests are now available in many stores. Get the facts on when and how they should be used.
It’s Complicated: Why Some Northwest Latinx Residents And Farmworkers Hesitate On COVID Vaccine
Reporter Anna King explores why many Latinx families are facing barriers to getting vaccinated against COVID-19. (Northwest Public Broadcasting)
Homebound and waiting for your COVID-19 vaccine? Providers might reach out to you, but here’s what to do if they don’t.
What programs are in the works?Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) is working hard to connect...
New COVID Vaccine Location
Tri-Cities Community Health is among local agencies preparing to help meet the demand for COVID-19 vaccines as the state makes plans to move to immunizing the next group of Washington state residents eligible.
Thousands in Tri-Cities Receive Vaccine
Tri-Cities Community Health is among local agencies preparing to help meet the demand for COVID-19 vaccines as the state makes plans to move to immunizing the next group of Washington state residents eligible.
New COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Kennewick
A new COVID-19 testing site in Kennewick will now serve as another way to get your results back faster and easier.
KEPR: Tri-Cities’ medical providers await vaccine distribution approval
The first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Benton County this week — 1,950 doses....
KEPR: Local Health Leaders Urge Action
Socially distanced and wearing masks, local health leaders have one message, “Please help stop the spread of COVID.”
Tri-City Herald: “Dr. Person has done a remarkable job guiding the Tri-Cities”
The Tri-City Herald editorial board weighs on the leadership behind our community’s response to COVID-19. “Dr. Person has done a remarkable job guiding the Tri-Cities” – Nov. 6, 2020