COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the Sars-cov-2 virus.

For up to date case information please refer to the Washington Department of Health website. Due to reporting issues, Wahkiakum Health and Human Services will no longer report numbers independently of the State. Please refer to the link above for up to date information on disease activity.

Identified close contacts will be contacted by a Health Department. Case investigation and contact notification is being actively done. Active person to person spread has been confirmed in Wahkiakum County. Please protect yourself and others. 

For those who feel they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please contact your primary care physician first. Wahkiakum Health Department is also offering screening by calling 360-849-4041 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please review the COVID-19 Testing Guidance for Healthcare Providers. You will be asked a series of questions and if the screener feels you should be tested, they will advise you of next steps.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. For the latest information on cases in the state, visit the Washington State Department of Health website or you can call 1-800-525-0127 and press #. For the latest information on cases in Oregon visit the Oregon Health Authority Website.

The people most at risk from COVID-19 are those over age 60, pregnant women, and the immunocompromised, especially people from these groups who have underlying conditions. The Health Department recommends strongly that those who are at risk or who live with someone at risk, take significant steps to physically isolate themselves.

For the latest information on cases in the U.S., visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. For the latest information on cases in the state, visit the Washington State Department of Health website or you can call 1-800-525-0127 and press #. For the latest information on cases in Oregon visit the Oregon Health Authority Website.

*For counting purposes WHHS is using 21 days from positive test result as “recovered”. This number is relatively arbitrary and based on limited information from the CDC, WHO, and DOH. There are not sufficient supplies to retest individuals to see if they no longer test positive.

Prevention:

Wahkiakum County Public Health recommends people take the following actions to keep themselves healthy:

  • Safe, highly effective vaccines are now available. Everyone eligible is strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
  • The Health Department recommends strongly that those who are at risk or who live with someone at risk, take significant steps to physically isolate themselves.
  • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. A hand sanitizer may be used after appropriate hand washing.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
  • Stay home and away from others when sick.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
  • If you must go out in public try to maintain a distance of 6 feet or greater from other people.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Washington Department of Health now recommend that all people should wear face masks to protect themselves and others from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

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