Skagit County’s 7-day case rate has increased by 3 percent since last week and our 7-day hospitalization rate has increased by 15 percent.
One new COVID-19 related death was reported in Skagit County. Our County remains at a “High” disease transmission level.
Washington hospital officials warned Monday that facilities are heading toward the “bad old days” of COVID-19 cases peaking and high spread in the community. While patients are not as sick as they’ve been in previous surges, officials say that the caseload is impacting not just those seeking COVID care but those seeking treatments for other health emergencies.
Currently, the state is recommending that people wear a mask when in indoor settings with those outside of their household. This is especially true for individuals considered to be at highest risk of infection, including those 65 years and older, those who are immunocompromised, and people who are unvaccinated or not up-to-date on their vaccinations.
Officials on Monday said if people do test positive (either with a PCR test or home antigen test), they should seek treatment. Speak with your doctor as soon as possible to see if you qualify for COVID therapeutics, such as Paxlovid.
Vaccine at the Public Health Office
COVID-19 prime, pediatric, and booster vaccinations are available at the Public Health office in downtown Mount Vernon at 700 S 2nd Street. The clinic is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To make an appointment, go to www.skagitcounty.net/COVIDvaccine or call (360) 416-1500. Walk-ins are also available.