Thanks to vaccines, Thanksgiving 2021 is closer to normal
Leading up to the holiday season last year, Gov. Jay Inslee imposed sweeping restrictions on indoor gatherings. Health officials urged people to celebrate only with their immediate household, and COVID-19 tests were largely limited to those with symptoms. Now, shots mean health officials are giving the OK on some get-togethers. But not without some caveats. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Andy Bronson)
Washington launches QR codes to verify COVID-19 vaccination
Washington state launched Tuesday a new way to verify COVID-19 vaccination – QR codes. Using the online tool WA Verify, the state will generate a digital vaccination record card that includes a QR code that can be scanned to prove if you’re fully vaccinated, according to the Washington State Department of Health. The new tool comes as more businesses require proof of vaccination to enter. Continue reading at KING 5.
Whatcom County flood losses could reach $50 million from last week’s atmospheric river
Damages from flooding in Whatcom County could reach as high as $50 million, Whatcom County officials said at an online briefing Tuesday, Nov. 23., at the Whatcom Unified Emergency Operations Center. John Gargett, deputy director of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management, said he wouldn’t be surprised if public and private damages and economic losses reach that mark. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.
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