Flu Activity in Washington Classified as "Very High"
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Yakima Reports Nine Pertussis Cases, Urges Vaccination
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Free Nitrate Testing for Lower Yakima Valley Residents' Wells
Officials from the Yakima Health District say field staff members are visiting homes and businesses collecting water samples and offering well testing.
Get That Flu Shot Yet? Yakima County Reports First Flu Death
Yakima Health District officials say the person was between the ages of 30 and 49-years-old.
You Can Now Get Naloxone To Save Lives in Yakima and Toppenish
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications, when given in time.
Need to save a life? Narcan Vending Machines Now in Yakima
Now the question remains where to place a new Narcan vending machine.
Narcan Vending Machines? A Big No From Yakima Mission Director
Yakima Mission Director says he's against Narcan vending machines.
Wearing a Mask? Yakima Leader Says No to Masking in The County
Will Yakima health officials require masking in the future?
Yakima in Favor of Narcan Vending Machines? The Debate Continues
Many of the machines are open around the state including in King County and nearby Klickitat County.
Ready to Mask up Again? COVID Still a Concern in Yakima County
In the most recent report from April 1 through June 30 a high of 151 cases of COVID-19 were reported over a 14 day period, resulting in a case rate of 58 per 100,000 residents.
Narcan Coming to Yakima to Save Lives Stop Overdoses
Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice says so far half way through the month of July and a total of 46 people have died.
Restaurants That Failed Health Inspections in 2022
In the annual report, the Yakima Health District does not state whether these places had low or high risk violations.