Health Officials Warn of Highly Infectious OmicronHealth Officials Warn of Highly Infectious OmicronA news release from the district says the case rate, in just two weeks, has more than quadrupled to a level that hasn't seen before during the entire pandemic.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Popular Home COVID Test Kits Still Available in YakimaPopular Home COVID Test Kits Still Available in Yakima In fact so many that the kits are no longer available online. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
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
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 COVID Numbers Improving DailyYakima COVID Numbers Improving DailyIf you are looking for the vaccine you can find a location near you at yakimavaccines.org.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
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