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From the Washington State Department of Health

Top health officials answer your questions!

Top health officials answer your questions!

The Department of Health is leading with equity to keep Washington healthy
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Washington State Department of Health
Feb 26
Healthy habits in extraordinary times

Healthy habits in extraordinary times

February is Heart Health Awareness Month
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Washington State Department of Health
Feb 25
Questions about the vaccine? Check out our resource hub

Questions about the vaccine? Check out our resource hub

CovidVaccineWA.org is your all-in-one hub for the most up to date and reliable information about the COVID-19 vaccine in Washington.
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Washington State Department of Health
Feb 23
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for me?

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for me?

It’s normal to have questions and concerns.
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Washington State Department of Health
Feb 18
Coping with COVID: Depression and anxiety

Coping with COVID: Depression and anxiety

Our experts discuss how depression and anxiety can show up during a disaster, and simple steps for managing those feelings.
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Washington State Department of Health
Feb 17
Two Doses are Key

Two Doses are Key

Our COVID-19 vaccination numbers are rising every week! In fact, we recently vaccinated our one millionth Washington resident…
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Washington State Department of Health
Feb 17
One million vaccines and climbing!

One million vaccines and climbing!

We’re on our way to ending the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Washington State Department of Health
Feb 12
Check out the Isolation and Quarantine Calculator

Check out the Isolation and Quarantine Calculator

Pinpoint the dates your isolation or quarantine will end.
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Washington State Department of Health
Feb 8
Lessons from the Seattle Seahawks’ COVID-free Season

Lessons from the Seattle Seahawks’ COVID-free Season

Seahawks only NFL team without COVID-19 Case
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Washington State Department of Health
Feb 5
Sick with COVID-19 and need help?

Sick with COVID-19 and need help?

Most of us are waiting for our vaccine phase and/or tier to open up so we can make an appointment to get the vaccine. We know that some of…
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Washington State Department of Health
Feb 5
Be a good neighbor: Don’t cross state lines for the COVID-19 vaccine

Be a good neighbor: Don’t cross state lines for the COVID-19 vaccine

Even though we’re excited to finally put COVID-19 in our rear-view mirror, we need to make sure we share our vaccinations in a fair way.
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 29
Understanding Phase Finder & Vaccine Distribution

Understanding Phase Finder & Vaccine Distribution

Overcoming the imperfections
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 28
Four vaccination sites opening statewide this week

Four vaccination sites opening statewide this week

The Department of Health is setting up four vaccination sites to quickly distribute the vaccine throughout Washington State.
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 26
New COVID-19 variant hits Washington State, but Washingtonians know how to handle it.

New COVID-19 variant hits Washington State, but Washingtonians know...

Today, almost a year to the day after the very first US case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Washington, we learned that the COVID-19 variant…
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 23
COVID-19 in Washington State: One Year Later

COVID-19 in Washington State: One Year Later

Remembrance and hope
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 21
When is it your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

When is it your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

The COVID-19 vaccine is here in Washington and the hope of a pandemic-free future.
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 18
New Year’s Resolution: Get the Vaccine to Get Past the COVID-19 Pandemic

New Year’s Resolution: Get the Vaccine to Get Past the COVID-19 Pan...

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine may be your top New Year’s resolution this year.
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 16
What is radon and why should you care?

What is radon and why should you care?

Winter is the best time to test
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Washington State Department of Health
Jan 12
Coping with COVID: Grief and loss

Coping with COVID: Grief and loss

In this Coping with COVID podcast, we discuss grief and loss, and coping strategies for families.
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 23, 2020
COVID-19: Stories from the Field

COVID-19: Stories from the Field

What it’s like as a COVID-19 investigator? You meet a person for the first time on the phone and you’ve got 30 seconds to build a rapport.
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 23, 2020
Coping with COVID: Healthy communication

Coping with COVID: Healthy communication

During the December holidays in the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many opportunities for tough conversations with family and friends.
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 16, 2020
Coping with COVID: Exhausted families

Coping with COVID: Exhausted families

Right now, many of us are feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted from the ongoing stress of living through a pandemic…
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 10, 2020
From classroom to kitchen

From classroom to kitchen

Delicious homework heads home during COVID
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 9, 2020
Answer the call or text to stop the spread

Answer the call or text to stop the spread

Your phone can help you stay safe.
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 9, 2020
Coping with COVID: Developing resilience

Coping with COVID: Developing resilience

As we cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, dive into the ingredients for developing resilience in yourself and your family.
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Washington State Department of Health
Dec 2, 2020
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