Coronavirus

State residents can order more free COVID-19 tests

Washington state is expanding its program to distribute free COVID-19 tests throughout the state. The Seattle Times reported that officials with the state… Continue reading

New COVID-19 cases in single digits

Berry comments on Test to Treat initiative

Washington, Oregon, California to lift mask mandates March 12

Inslee: Guidance for schools to come next week

Regional health officer urges individuals to decide to wear masks

While state masking mandates are set to be lifted on March 12, the North Olympic Peninsula’s health officer encourages residents to decide to wear masks… Continue reading

Peninsula counties still high risk, according to CDC metrics

Deadline remains in place for lifting masking mandates

Peninsula on track for lifting proof-of-vaccine mandate

Case rates continue to trend downward

Two more COVID-19 deaths reported in Clallam County

Jefferson County adds 15 cases on Wednesday

COVID omicron sub-variant raising concern nationally

Strategies changing to respond to endemic disease situation

County governments aim for return to hybrid meetings

As COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations decline and masking mandate lifting dates are set, Clallam and Jefferson county commissions are beginning the shift to conducting… Continue reading

Authorities say COVID-19 mitigations should stay in place until March 21

It is important to keep all mitigation measures in place until March 21, according to the region’s health officer. State and regional authorities set a… Continue reading

King County ending vaccine requirements at bars, restaurants

Businesses will be free to impose their own vaccination requirements

Gov. Jay Inslee

State to lift indoor mask mandate March 21

Indoor requirement also to be ended on Peninsula

Gov. Jay Inslee
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance

The latest news on the pandemic, plus symptom information and prevention tips

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Proof of vaccination required at these businesses and events.

Proof of vaccination required at these businesses and events

List of local businesses and events that require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination

Proof of vaccination required at these businesses and events.

Autopsy confirms cause of death

Clallam County man in 30s succumbed to COVID-19

Canada’s easing of restrictions hopeful sign for Coho ferry

Case rates reportedly continue dropping

Quilcene High School principal Sean Moss, left, faces a group of students who walked out of class Tuesday afternoon, protesting what they say is a lack of support for students who have been sick with COVID-19. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Teens seek more support after COVID-19 isolation

Principal: Teachers work with pupils

Quilcene High School principal Sean Moss, left, faces a group of students who walked out of class Tuesday afternoon, protesting what they say is a lack of support for students who have been sick with COVID-19. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Mask mandates may be lifted at state level as early as April

Governor’s office could announce changes this week

State health officers weigh metrics for lifting mask mandates

Unknown when it will be safe to stop health measure

State superintendent comments surprise regional officials

Berry talks of pediatric cases