COVID-19 Spreading Again Behind Bars in Yakima CountyCOVID-19 Spreading Again Behind Bars in Yakima CountyThey say as of November 23 there have been four confirmed COVID-19 cases from staff and 47 inmate cases in the outbreak. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Plan Ahead for a COVID-19 Free Holiday SeasonPlan Ahead for a COVID-19 Free Holiday Season The officials say as of November 17 Yakima County reported a case rate of 326 cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Time For a Flu Shot? Health Officials Say It’s Crucial This YearTime For a Flu Shot? Health Officials Say It’s Crucial This YearThe two highly contagious respiratory illnesses are spread in similar ways, mainly through respiratory droplets.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Trick or Treat? As Long As The Goblins Are MaskedTrick or Treat? As Long As The Goblins Are MaskedThey say people need to evaluate risk tolerance given the current community numbers as of October 21.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Don’t Want to Get Sick? Health Officials say Get The Shot!Don’t Want to Get Sick? Health Officials say Get The Shot!24 people are now in the hospital in Yakima because of COVID-19, however none are on ventilators.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Health Officer Refuses Recommendation To Drop Mask For KidsHealth Officer Refuses Recommendation To Drop Mask For KidsAmanda McKinney is expected to talk to The Morning News on KIT on Thursday at 7:15 a.m. Don't miss our conversation.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Yakima Metrics Met to Stay in Phase-3Yakima Metrics Met to Stay in Phase-3Bravo the new case rates are also leading to allowing schools to space students 3-feet apart rather than the 6-feet recommended earlier this year.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Hours Changed at State Fair Park Vaccine SiteHours Changed at State Fair Park Vaccine SiteIf you are not feeling well you can get a test also at Yakima's State Fair Park site. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Health School Officials Talk About In-Person LearningHealth School Officials Talk About In-Person LearningStudents and their parents/guardians are encouraged to visit school district websites and social media for more information.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Health Officials Working to Open Mass Vaccination in YakimaHealth Officials Working to Open Mass Vaccination in YakimaShe says at this time they simply don't have enough vaccine available to open large vaccination sites at this time. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Sunnyside Testing Site Finds Numerous Covid CasesSunnyside Testing Site Finds Numerous Covid CasesThe free testing site is open Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm except on Tuesdays, when it opens from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Yakima Health Officer Announces ResignationYakima Health Officer Announces ResignationYakima Health District officials say they'll now begin a search for an interim replacement.Lance TormeyLance Tormey