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SpanishMany of us still have some level of immunity against severe COVID-19 disease, but viral transmission remains high. Generally, whenever a lot of people are gathered indoors, assume other respiratory viruses are there too.
COVID-19
What is my risk? How to use COVID-19 data to stay safe
In earlier days of the pandemic, looking at the number of COVID-19 cases in our community and whether it was rising or falling was a reliable indicator of risk. But that has changed. Case numbers are not as reliable now because a lot of people are testing positive with home tests and they are not always reported to public health.
“Test to Treat” program offers easy access to COVID-19 treatment
Oral antivirals and monoclonal antibodies became available in our community a few months ago. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t sure if we qualify or when to begin those treatments. Others simply don’t have a primary healthcare provider to ask. Test to Treat aims to remove those barriers.
Why should I get a booster if I might get COVID anyway?
Adapted from Public Health Insider – Official Insights from Public Health
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)
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.
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