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December 7, 2021

Omicron COVID-19 Variant in Washington State

East Wenatchee, WA- The Chelan Douglas Health District (CDHD) learned that the Omicron COVID-19 variant is present in Washington State. The Centers…

December 6, 2021

Health District Calls for Applications for New Board Members

The Chelan-Douglas Health District, in anticipation of the restructuring of its governing board in the new year, is accepting new board member…

November 18, 2021

CDHD adds Additional Pediatric Clinics For Children Ages 5 – 11

East Wenatchee – Chelan-Douglas Health District has added an additional Pediatric Clinic at Lincoln Elementary, for children ages 5 – 11 years old to…

November 16, 2021

Additional Pediatric Clinics for Children Ages 5 – 11

East Wenatchee – We have added another Pediatric Clinic and expanded registration for another. This Friday and Saturday, November 19th and 20th…

November 10, 2021

Pre-registration for COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11 Now Open

East Wenatchee – Beginning Saturday, November 13, children ages 5 – 11 are able to receive an age-appropriate dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine in…

November 3, 2021

COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Approved for Children Ages 5 – 11

East Wenatchee – On Wednesday, November 3, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) endorsed the Western States Scientific Safety Review…

October 29, 2021

Joint-Statement Regarding the “Mixing & Matching” of COVID-19 Boosters

October 29, 2021 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization…

October 4, 2021

Pfizer Booster (Third) Dose Clinic Opens on Tuesday Older Adults and Those at Increased Risk

East Wenatchee, WA – The Chelan-Douglas Health District is opening a new drive-thru clinic specific to Pfizer third dose (“booster”) vaccinations on…

September 30, 2021

APPROVED Pfizer Booster (Third) Dose for Older Adults and Those at Increased Risk

East Wenatchee, WA – The Washington Department of Health announced the approval to expand criteria of eligibility for booster (third) dose of the…

September 20, 2021

Healthcare Community Statement

Joint-statement on monoclonal antibody therapeutic treatment

September 2, 2021

CDHD stands-up a new COVID-19 vaccine site in East Wenatchee

East Wenatchee, WA – Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) will open a new COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru site on Friday, September 3.

August 26, 2021

Ivermectin should not be used to prevent or treat COVID-19

East Wenatchee – Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) advises people against the use of Ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19. The U.S. Food and…

August 19, 2021

Educator Vaccination Requirement and Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate

East Wenatchee, WA – On Wednesday, August 18, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a statewide indoor mask mandate and a new vaccination requirement for all…

August 19, 2021

Wildfire Smoke & Unhealthy Air Quality

East Wenatchee, WA – Public health officials urge Chelan and Douglas County residents to stay indoors due to wildfire smoke and unhealthy air quality…

August 17, 2021

Harmful Algae Blooms Found in Washington Lakes and Rivers

East Wenatchee, WA – Washington State Department of Health is advising the public to take precautions during water recreation. Harmful algae blooms…

August 12, 2021

Back-to-School Immunizations

East Wenatchee, WA - Chelan-Douglas Health District is urging parents to make sure their kids’ immunizations are up-to-date before heading back to…

July 29, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Locations throughout Chelan & Douglas County

East Wenatchee, WA – This is a friendly reminder that if you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, Chelan & Douglas Counties have many locations near…

July 28, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Delta Variant and Increase in Cases and Hospitalizations

East Wenatchee, WA – Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and local hospitalizations due to the emergent…

July 14, 2021

Wildfire Smoke & Unhealthy Air Quality

East Wenatchee, WA – Public health officials urge Chelan and Douglas County residents to stay indoors due to wildfire smoke and unhealthy air quality…

July 8, 2021

Rabid Bat Found in Douglas County

East Wenatchee, WA — A rabid bat was found near Waterville on Wednesday, July 7. Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) sent the bat to the Washington…

June 30, 2021

State Reopening & Masking Guidance

East Wenatchee, WA – As of June 30, all industry sectors (except for large indoor events with more than 10,000 participants) may return to usual…

June 25, 2021

Hot Weather Alert & Cooling Centers

East Wenatchee, WA – A long, record-breaking heatwave will impact the Pacific Northwest. The National

June 23, 2021

Mass Vaccination Site Moves Indoors Due to Heatwave

East Wenatchee, WA – The mass vaccination site at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee moves indoors during its last week of operations due to a…

June 22, 2021

CDHD OFFERS TWO (2) COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS THIS WEEK

East Wenatchee, WA – Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) will offer the following COVID-19

June 14, 2021

CDHD OFFERS JOHNSON & JOHNSON COVID-19 VACCINES IN BRIDGEPORT, WA

Wenatchee, WA – Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) will offer COVID-19 vaccines at Fireman’s Park, 10th St. & Colombia Ave., on Thursday, June 10…

June 7, 2021

CDHD OFFERS JOHNSON & JOHNSON COVID-19 VACCINES IN BRIDGEPORT, WA

Wenatchee, WA – Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) will offer COVID-19 vaccines at Fireman’s Park, 10th St. & Colombia Ave., on Thursday, June 10…

May 27, 2021

Hospitals Across the State at Capacity with Non COVID-19 Related Cases

East Wenatchee, WA – As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, hospitals across the state are nearing or at capacity with COVID19 and non-COVID19 cases…

May 27, 2021

Town Toyota Center COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site Update

East Wenatchee, WA – A number of changes will take place after this week at the mass vaccination site at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee…

May 26, 2021

CDHD OFFERS JOHNSON & JOHNSON COVID-19 VACCINES IN PLAIN, WA

East Wenatchee, WA – Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) will offer COVID-19 vaccines at the Fire & Rescue Safety Day at Fire District 93, 19015…

May 25, 2021

CDHD OFFERS JOHNSON & JOHNSON COVID-19 VACCINES IN ENTIAT, WA

East Wenatchee, WA – Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) will offer a drive-thru style COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Fire District 8, 2200 Entiat Way…

May 24, 2021

Updated COVID-19 Guidance in the Workplace

East Wenatchee, WA – On May 21, Governor Jay Inslee extended Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery 20-25.13 proclamation and updated Safe Workers…

May 18, 2021

Face Coverings Update

East Wenatchee, WA – On May 15, Washington State Secretary of Health, Umair Shah, MD, MPH, amended Order 20-03 regarding face coverings. Read the full…

May 13, 2021

Everyone 12+ Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

East Wenatchee, WA – Washington State Department of Health (DOH) expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 12 and older following an emergency…

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