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COVID-19

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

Pfizer and Moderna are set to begin shipping millions of doses

Aug. 22, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Where to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine in Bellingham

Booster available at pharmacies, some clinics and at county vaccine clinics

Oct. 12, 2023 1:53 p.m.

How to get new COVID-19 vaccines now available in Whatcom County

Health officials recommending 1 dose to everyone age 5 and older, clinics begin Oct. 3

Sept. 27, 2023 5:06 p.m.

Biden administration announces $600M to produce new COVID tests

A website is restarting allowing Americans to again order up to 4 free tests per household

Sept. 20, 2023 2:22 p.m.

US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall

FDA treating fall vaccine updates much like getting a yearly flu shot

Sept. 12, 2023 2:57 p.m.

Patty Murray tours Bellingham businesses, future Whatcom child care site

Owners tell senator relief funds helped retain workers and 'saved us'

Updated Aug. 7, 2023 8:44 p.m.

Fired from St. Joe’s, Bellingham doctor stands his ground

Dr. Lin, who decried hospital's COVID-19 practices, wants to take his lawsuit to trial

May 31, 2023 5:08 p.m.

Health care providers adapt to end of public health emergency

COVID-19 data tracker reflects shift in reporting metrics

May 18, 2023 5:00 a.m.

U.S. lifts vaccine mandate for international travelers

Air, land, water entry will no longer require proof of vaccination

May 12, 2023 1:48 p.m.

Lummi Nation ends COVID-19 public health emergency

Restrictions like vaccine, most mask requirements also lift

May 11, 2023 3:07 p.m.

Vaccine clinics, other free COVID-19 services ending

Federal emergency expires May 11

May 3, 2023 3:38 p.m.

Washington to lift mask mandate in health care facilities

Announcement comes as statewide hospitalization rates fall

March 4, 2023 2:42 p.m.