June 25, 2020, 1:06pm Health
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials estimate that 20 million Americans have been infected with the coronavirus since it first arrived in the United States, meaning that the vast majority of the population remains susceptible. Read story
June 24, 2020, 5:40pm Clark County Health
The Department of Social and Health Services is seeking public input by Aug. 28 on a proposed 48-bed secure behavioral health facility in Vancouver. Read story
June 24, 2020, 3:03pm Clark County Health
Clark County Public Health plans to submit a Phase 3 application to the state Department of Health by Friday, so the county can enter the next phase of Washington’s COVID-19 recovery plan. Read story
June 24, 2020, 12:43pm Clark County Health
The number of novel coronavirus cases in Clark County continues to increase, with Clark County Public Health confirming 13 new cases Wednesday. Read story
June 24, 2020, 8:36am Health
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration won a court ruling Tuesday upholding its plan to require insurers and hospitals to disclose the actual prices for common tests and procedures in a bid to promote competition and push down costs. Read story
June 23, 2020, 3:38pm Clark County News
OLYMPIA — Citing ongoing coronavirus-related health risks, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced a statewide requirement for people to wear facial coverings in public settings. Read story
June 23, 2020, 1:27pm Health
PORTLAND — A hospital in Portland, Oregon said it is changing security protocols after a Black patient accused of trespassing was held by security last week. Read story
June 23, 2020, 12:16pm Clark County Health
Clark County Public Health confirmed 16 more novel coronavirus cases Tuesday morning, for a total 0f 719 in the county since early March. Read story
June 23, 2020, 10:54am Health
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, but warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country. Read story
June 23, 2020, 9:14am Health
WASHINGTON — The government’s top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes “it will be when and not if” there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains “cautiously optimistic” that some will be ready at the end of the year. Read story