Peninsula daily news virus Disease now considered endemic By Brian Gawley Peninsula Daily News; News Clallam County Coronavirus County Commission; Clallam Jefferson County on Sunday confirmed six new COVID-19 cases and one death of a man who had been hospitalized with the virus, while Clallam County reported three additional cases. Recently, there were a number of break-ins reported by trail users at Miller Peninsula and Robin Hill Farm Park. Peninsula Daily News, Jefferson County, December 21, 2024. In Jefferson County, transmission primarily is being driven by out-of-county or out-of-state travel or by having visitors, Berry said. More in News. 15, Washington state has 1,410,499 confirmed cases (meaning the person has the virus) and 11,522 deaths, according to the state Department of Despite the control measures, reports have revealed that the number of coronavirus patients in Thane and Panvel districts have increased in the last few days, where more than The lackadaisical attitude of the Maharashtra government has singularly bogged down the entire country’s efforts to fight the virus. The woman in her 90s has been hospitalized in Jefferson (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News) Coronavirus COVID-19 cases staying down on Peninsula. News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County Masking is recommended in indoor spaces as COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations rise across the Peninsula. She added the Peninsula has yet to see the peak of the current wave of new infections, and both hospitalizations and deaths lag behind surges in new cases. by Pierre LaBossiere; Saturday, January 30, 2021 5:13pm; News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County; The North Olympic Peninsula reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, with eight new cases in Jefferson County and five in Clallam County. , Berry said. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News) The Board of Jefferson County Commissioners declared a state of emergency Monday in response to COVID-19 and directed the county’s Department of Emergency Management to implement a comprehensive emergency management plan as necessary to “preserve public health, protect life and provide relief to the impacted And rather than being arbitrary and capricious, “the mandate is rationally related to a legitimate governmental interest to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” he said. Jefferson gets another virus case. News Coronavirus Jefferson County PORT TOWNSEND — A deeply fatigued Dr. Berry’s former name while married was PORT ANGELES — The COVID-19 virus continued to leave its mark Thursday on the North Olympic Peninsula, both in terms of jobs and patients. Tracie Harris gave what she admitted were “entirely unprepared comments” Tuesday morning. Coronavirus Virus case counts rise on Peninsula. Although each presents health risks, Dr. Over the past four months the virus has killed three North Olympic Peninsula residents. by Peninsula Daily News; Tuesday, July 21, 2020 12:13pm; News Clallam County; Four new cases of virus confirmed in Clallam County. Case rates are a reflection of cases reported during a two-week period. The H3N2 virus tends to cause more severe illness than some other strains, Locke said, resulting in more hospitalizations, complications and deaths. Jefferson County has added 129 new cases, bringing its total from 4,082 to 4,211 cases. Allison Berry Unthank] remain confident that transmission risk in school is considered low when all safety measures are in place. Peninsula Daily News will have an electronic edition on Continue reading. The Clallam County death was of a man in his 40s who had high blood pressure but who was otherwise healthy, while the death in Jefferson County was of a man in his 60s who had chronic illnesses that contributed to his death, according to Dr. There has been one death a month from the virus reported on the Peninsula. News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County; Jefferson County had five new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, and Clallam County added one, bringing the North Olympic Peninsula’s total to 115 since March and 11 in just two days. According to Dr. Allison . Allison Berry Unthank, Clallam County health officer By Paula Hunt Peninsula Daily News; Friday, August 9, 2024 1:30am; Not much RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) right now, but we expect for all of these to converge again in November or later. by Peninsula Daily News; Monday, May 11, 2020 1:30am; News Clallam County; Jefferson gets another virus case. The State not only has the highest fatalities The Peninsula has started to see an increase in hospitalizations without any deaths, but a surge in both is expected over the next few weeks, Berry said. com or call 360-460-6258. In November, Peninsula COVD updates to be monthly. The present statewide surge in the virus is unprecedented, according to Dr. Zentz, Jr. Virus cases still climbing. Three men in 70s die due to COVID-19 Nov 22, 2022; by Ken Park; News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County . Clallam County’s case rate dropped to 2,022 per 100,000 population from 2,180 per 100,000 reported Wednesday. I just finished reading the Sunday, Sept. News Clallam County SEQUIM — The Washington Supreme Court has agreed to hear an animal cruelty lawsuit involving the Olympic Game Farm in Sequim filed by an animal rights group. The same day that Jefferson County vaccinated its first health care workers against COVID-19, Clallam County confirmed 17 new cases of the novel coronavirus. The fate of $80 million in funding to rebuild Continue reading. The service, set up as a drive-in because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is broadcast to people in the church parking lot who are tuned into a radio station, she added. Allison Berry, the health officer for Jefferson County has confirmed a total of 685 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began and four deaths due to the virus, according to public health data. Allison Berry, the health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, said COVID-19 is still the most dangerous, despite being at a plateau at the state Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press; Sunday, February 27, 2022 1:30am; News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County; The North Olympic Peninsula’s two counties are both at high-risk for transmission of the COVID-19 virus despite waning rates of infection, so recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control won’t affect the dates The first doses are expected to arrive on the Peninsula later this week. PORT ANGLES — Influenza has claimed the lives of four more North Olympic Peninsula residents, one in Jefferson County and three in Clallam County. Virus interrupts St. On Wednesday, Clallam County added 58 new COVID-19 cases, while Jefferson County added 18 new cases, for a total of 76 new cases in one day, according to county public health The dominant strain of COVID-19 on the North Olympic Peninsula now is BA. Peninsula Daily News, Jefferson County, December 23, 2024. Many long-term care residents on the Peninsula are vaccinated for COVID-19, but due to age and other health conditions, their immune system does not mount a strong enough response the vaccine to fully protect them from the novel coronavirus, Berry said. PORT TOWNSEND — Three highly infectious viruses — COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) — have taken hold on the Peninsula, health officials said. Iris McNerney of from Port Townsend Seven new COVID-19 deaths of North Olympic Peninsula residents were confirmed on Wednesday, raising the total number of deaths from the novel coronavirus on the Peninsula to 42. an Omicron sub-variant. “This is my 14th day in a row,” of caring for patients at Jefferson Healthcare, Harris began. Allison Berry, health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties. Anthony Fauci, left, accompanied by President Donald Trump, speaks about the coronavirus during a news conference in the press briefing room at the White House, Saturday. Allison Berry, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties. Clallam County reported no new deaths on School-related outbreaks are increasing Jefferson County’s COVID-19 infections, a scenario that isn’t occurring in Clallam County because so many people there have had the virus in the past • As of 11:59 p. “As we share our companionship, we share the virus” at holiday gatherings, Maxwell writes, “and end up risking illness or death for the very people we care about the most. And cases are on the rise. The fate of The Forks Assembly of God offered a drive-in service at 10:30 a. New storage facility in preliminary planning. A woman in her 90s and a woman in her 80s died in Jefferson County in November and December. Reefer J. Tom Locke, Jefferson (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News) Depending on when the homeless shelter agreement is signed, it could be up and running “within hours of being told there is a need,” he said. Allison Berry, the health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, said COVID-19 is still the most dangerous, despite being at a plateau at the state Peninsula man hit with virus. Jefferson County reported a case rate of 584 per 100,000 population on Tuesday, while Clallam County’s rate as of Wednesday was 483 per 100,000. To support vital reporting such as this, Washington state has 1,410,499 confirmed cases (meaning the person has the virus) and 11,522 deaths, according to the state Department of Health. While this age group is one of the least likely to develop severe disease from COVID-19, Berry and other health care providers across the state strongly encourage parents to get their little ones vaccinated, especially in areas with high case rates, such as Clallam and Jefferson counties. A June 2 article, “Live Science” by Rachael Retters, refers to recent WHO analysis of 44 studies involving more than 25,000 people in 16 countries. The COVID-19 outbreak at Clallam Bay Corrections Center doesn’t show signs of significantly slowing down, the North Olympic Peninsula health officer said. Allison Berry, Clallam and Jefferson County health officer, in a text message. Olympic Medical Center and Jefferson Healthcare hospitals often are unable to transfer pediatric cases to children’s hospitals as influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID-19 cases continue to Virus may hit peak this month. A court date has not been set, but the case has been referred to the state Supreme Court by the U. No new cases The Peninsula Daily News site has lifted the paywall on this and other coronavirus-related stories to provide readers with critical information. Tom Locke, Jefferson County health officer, noting PORT TOWNSEND — Three highly infectious viruses — COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) — have taken hold on the Peninsula, health officials said. , 22, remained in the Clallam County jail Saturday on $250,000 bail. The number of confirmed cases rose to 16 as of Thursday. The county has lost two more residents to the virus, one woman in her 50s and one in her 90s, said Dr. Hurricane Ridge day lodge funding held up in Congress. Health officers still urge caution by Leah Leach; Saturday, March 13, 2021 5:11pm; News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County; Most of the news about the pandemic on the North Olympic Peninsula is good right now but both health officers worry it won’t last. Two additional Clallam County residents have died from COVID-19, raising the total number of deaths in the county to 50 and the total on the North Olympic Peninsula to 63 since the pandemic began. Health officer: It’s still no time to relax by Pierre LaBossiere; Sunday, September 20, 2020 1:30am; News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County; The area saw a big growth in cases after the Fourth of July weekend when a number of people caught the virus Based on new findings relating to schools and virus transmission rates, the state Department of Health updated its in-person learning guidance last month. Four teens in one Jefferson County household contracted COVID-19 from their parents, who were previously confirmed to have (Zach Jablonski /Peninsula Daily News) Ferry captain makes his farewells. EDITOR’S NOTE: Cynthia Blackwell informed the Peninsula Daily News on Oct. Peninsula Daily News, Jefferson County, December CRITICAL TIMES ARE hard to deal with is how the Bible describes the era we’re living in, and believer or not, we’re all feeling the pinch of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitalizations from respiratory illnesses are rising on the Olympic Peninsula but remain far below pandemic year numbers even as less people are getting vaccinated. The Delta variant is much more contagious than older forms of the virus and can infect even vaccinated people, leaving them able to infect others even while continuing to be protected from serious effects. Two North Olympic Peninsula residents have died from COVID-19, breaking a weeks-long streak of no deaths from the virus in the region while the national toll from the virus neared 1 million. This has led the CDC to update its guidance to recommend the widespread use of masks to help prevent transmission of the virus. Allison Berry, the health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties. , the national media has reported. A toxicology report also showed she ws not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The lawsuit alleges “evidence is well established now that vaccinated individuals are still able to infect others and not be infected with COVID-19. “Our staff has stepped up to the challenge and have done a tremendous job responding to these reports, identifying which flocks are infected, and taking quick action to limit the spread of the disease,” she said. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News. Clallam County reached 189 cases per 100,000 population for the past It seems increasingly clear to me that just about everyone who chooses not to get vaccinated is going to get sick with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Peninsula Daily News Contests and Promotions Clallam County does not report that metric but does report a daily average over a two-week period. No new deaths from the virus were reported in either county. Sea otters, resilient against virus, growing in population. “So far, we are not seeing any severe disease from these high rates, but there is certainly a lot more COVID-19 positivity and activity, which is likely due to changes in behavior,” said Dr. The virus is responsible for the repression and subjugation of women and is cultured in the Petri dish of theocracy. Allison Berry, health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, the variant is more transmissible than previous varieties. For more about Peninsula Friends of Animals, call 360-452-0414 or visit safehavenpfoa. King is an avid outdoorsman and is keen to go fishing, hiking and biking around the North Olympic Peninsula as well as learn more about Port Townsend maritime culture. Peninsula virus cases hit plateau. The Peninsula brings the latest news from Qatar and around the world. Jefferson County Commissioners voted to extend the county’s COVID-19 emergency PORT TOWNSEND — High transmission rates of COVID-19 are down from a peak in July, but the virus is still spreading quickly, said Dr. Disease now considered endemic. Berry,” about 30 minutes before protesters crowded into the courthouse. PORT ANGELES — Two more deaths have been ascribed to COVID-19 as cases rise in Clallam County. Next Flyover salute for pandemic workers. Amber Itle, state veterinarian, in a press release. 16, 2021 that she was not charged in this wreck, although the State Patrol had said charges were pending. In the days since, Jefferson has reached 160 infections and Clallam 487. Restrictive measures likely will be lifted in phases by Pierre LaBossiere and Zach Jablonski; Tuesday, April 14, 2020 1:30am; News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County; As an additional case of the new coronavirus was confirmed this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula, health officers in Clallam and Jefferson counties PORT TOWNSEND — Respiratory diseases and COVID-19 detection both are trending downward, said Dr. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News) Coronavirus COVID in the house for the holidays. That brings Jefferson County to 371 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020, with 20 of those in the past two weeks, said Dr. ” Most of the influenza virus that is being detected is of the H3N2 variety, a virus that first crossed over from birds to humans in 1968, causing what became known as the Hong Kong Flu. The county recorded a case rate of 363 per 100,000 population with one person hospitalized at Olympic Medical Center, and no new deaths from the virus, which has claimed 121 residents. Three women in their 80s, a woman in her 70s and a man in his 80s have died in Clallam County since August. Clallam’s rate declined by 200 from 850 cases per 100,000 population in the past two weeks to 650 per 100,000, and Jefferson’s declined by 18 from 857 cases per 100,000 to 839 per 100,000. COVID rates nearing high-water marks by Zach Jablonski; Monday, August 2, 2021 5:48pm; News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County; Both North Olympic Peninsula counties have reached some of the highest COVID-19 case rates they have seen since November. The outbreak, which began in early August with five staff members, has grown to a total of 55 staff members and 107 inmates as of Saturday, according to the state Department of Corrections (DOC) dashboard. Jefferson County Sheriff Joe Nole resigns. As a result, we’ve had to make some tough decisions, including temporarily reducing the hours our staff is working and reducing the number of sections we print throughout the week. Since the High transmission rates of COVID-19 are down from a peak in July, but the virus is still spreading quickly, said Dr. Documentary explores paranormal aspects disappearance. 5. This effort, aimed at offering a 'hand up, not a Peninsula Daily News News Sources In a new book, “Olympic Peninsula Gold: Where to Find Gold on The Peninsula,” author Dan Youra documents the history and locations of gold discoveries in and around Olympic National Park. Officials investigating his contacts in Jefferson, Clallam counties by Rob Ollikainen; Sunday, March 8, 2020 10:00am; News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County; Dr. For more about Welfare for Animals Guild, visit wagsequimwa. In the days since the virus Death in Kirkland first of COVID-19 in U. We also cover in detail football, cricket, business, entertainment, Bollywood, Hollywood, Science, Technology, Health, Fitness As a virus, Avian Influenza can mutate and potentially affect humans — a 2016 strain in Asia infected more than 700 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — but that has yet to happen with the current virus in the U. “Both the DOH and [Clallam County Public Health Officer Dr. 14 to Feb. In Afghanistan, the Taliban, recently returned to power after conflict with the West, had made several promises to moderate their previous treatment of women. Most of the new cases are primarily tied to travel by unvaccinated residents, said Dr. PORT ANGELES — Three respiratory viruses are wreaking havoc on hospitals, particularly in pediatrics, and the North Olympic Peninsula is not exempt. Both counties saw declines in their case rates. The most recent deaths were a man and woman, both in their 60s, and both were unvaccinated, said Dr. 12 PDN and was again disappointed in the articles that described the continued spread of the virus and its effects on our communities and our health care systems. PORT ANGELES — The state Board of Health will discuss today a complaint filed against Dr. Certainly makes me happy I installed a bidet seat on my SMASH AND GRABS are on the rise at Olympic Peninsula trailheads. Harlan, a 1998 graduate of North Kitsap High School, Inslee relaxes guide for in-person teaching. I like biking, hiking, fishing. ” Clallam County reported seven new cases Friday and three more The news comes as Clallam County confirms 19 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, while Jefferson County confirms six new cases. Procrastinators Market. ” Virus transmission on the Peninsula is shifting again, changing from the widespread community transmission that was seen throughout late August and September, Berry said. Three people were hospitalized with the virus on the Peninsula as of Friday, including a child younger than 5. People over the age of 65 have been seen as being most at risk from the virus since March, but recently younger people are making up a growing percentage of cases in the U. Dean: Unexpected guest proves advice works by Diane Urbani de la Paz; Sunday, January 2, 2022 1:30am; News Coronavirus Jefferson County; PORT TOWNSEND — On Christmas Eve, Finn O’Donnell received a text from a friend. Allison Berry, Clallam and Jefferson County health officer, saying she over-reached her authority in ordering that indoor customers of restaurants and bars must show proof of vaccination. Feeding the birds. “Thankfully with Avian Influenza it’s stopping at human transmission. org. The 1010 shelter is being funded under a $433,000 Commerce grant to cover COVID-19 issues related to homelessness that is being spearheaded by Clallam County Health and COVID-19 cases are rising across the North Olympic Peninsula with enough cases reported in area schools to prompt district officials to encourage students and staff to wear masks while indoors. For example, comparing April 2021 with April 2022, Smith said 59 percent of their food came from in-kind services, such as emergency aid, and now that total is being The North Olympic Peninsula is in the midst of a major surge dominated by the coronavirus’ Delta variant. In addition to Oregon State and the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, institutions involved include the University of Washington, the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems, the University of Connecticut, the University of California Santa Barbara and NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, the Northwest Fisheries Peninsula virus, flu cases on the rise. “I love the outdoors. But his primary reason is to spend more time with (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News) Coronavirus Vaccination clinics to begin this week. Public health entities and public policy groups might use information from death certificates to track deaths from such a virus, and then make funding available for public information campaigns or other efforts to limit the spread of Jefferson County reported 53 new cases, bringing its total since the pandemic began from 4,029 to 4,082 with a case rate of 857 per 100,000, down form 923 cases per 100,000. ” Molly Martin, executive director of the Jamestown Healing Clinic, gave commissioners an update on the treatment center in Sequim that administers FDA-approved The total number of 122 confirmed cases on the North Olympic Peninsula since March is too small to provide true statistical trends, health officials caution. Allison Berry, health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, on Tuesday. On its COVID-19 dashboard, Clallam County said on Wednesday that the average daily number of cases from Feb. Some simply because they’ve run out of toilet paper and can’t find it to buy anywhere due to some folks panicking and buying up all they can. After a ‘great career,’ he’s ready to do something different by Zach Jablonski; Wednesday, October 6, 2021 1:30am; COVID-19 pandemic played a factor in Bellesen’s decision to retire; he said he was concerned about contracting the virus. Vaccine supply is increasing weekly, said Dr. Jerry Ludke, the former Port of Port Angeles airport manager, held a sign that said, “Unthankful for scary Dr. Feb. Both were unvaccinated. First shots going to those 85 and older by Pierre LaBossiere; Saturday, January 16, 2021 6:16pm; News Coronavirus Jefferson County; “It would be a terrible waste to let the virus get out of control now. COVID-19 cases are rising across the North Olympic Peninsula as more residents drop their face masks. The death reported Thursday brings the number of fatalities ascribed to the virus in Jefferson County since the pandemic began to 28. National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Preliminary reports say omicron has a higher possibility of reinfection of COVID-19 in people who only gained immunity from the virus through infection and not through vaccination, said Dr. Helens eruption anniversary plans. Judy Davidson, left, and Kathy Thomas, PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department worker Darryl Anderson, right, watches as coworker Leon Leonard uses an excavator to break up and remove a concrete pad Tuesday, March 10, 2020, that once supported a park bench along the public plaza at Port Angeles City Pier. During her tenure, Kassinger was instrumental in increasing affordable rental and home ownership opportunities in Clallam and Jefferson counties by directing numerous development projects from the West End of The Peninsula Daily News has mobilized the North Olympic Peninsula community, raising over $58,000 through its annual Peninsula Home Fund campaign, now in its 35th year. Commissioners to be appoint replacement within 60 days Sequim preserves overlay for As of Friday, Clallam County had 8, 533 confirmed cases of COVID-19, a 242-case increase from Wednesday’s 8,291. According to the Washington Department of Health, most of the current statewide hospitalizations for respiratory illness are from influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, while COVID-19 Health officials say the real death toll is probably much higher — models suggest that about 700 people in the state die from the flu annually — because most influenza cases go unreported, Locke said. The Jefferson County resident was a man in his 70s who was unvaccinated against the flu and had underlying health issues. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News) The COVID-19 virus has infected Clallam County residents at a rate of 1,000 per 100,000 population. Deaths were reported during a monthly update. m. S. An updated booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be available soon, Berry said, but supplies likely will be limited until mid-October. Health officers: Criteria for early Phase 2 may be changing by Pierre LaBossiere; Sunday, May 10, 2020 1:30am; News Clallam County Coronavirus Jefferson County; PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County has had its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a month. PORT ANGELES — The North Olympic Peninsula got a short reprieve with a relatively quiet day for COVID-19 cases with three new positives reported Sunday. SEQUIM — A Sequim man was killed and six others were hurt in a collision involving three News POULSBO — Jacob Harlan of Poulsbo has been in custody in the Jiangsu Province of China on human trafficking charges since September, according to his family. During the past week, Clallam County saw 119 people test positive while Jefferson County reported 27 people newly diagnosed with COVID-19. Everyone is cautioned to remove anything of value from their vehicles, and fanny packs are a convenient way to keep your cellphone, driver’s license and credit cards with you while on Two more deaths from COVID-19 were reported on the North Olympic Peninsula on Tuesday. • 2,927 cases in Jefferson County. _____ Matthew Nash is a reporter with the Olympic Peninsula News Group, which is composed of Sound Publishing newspapers Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Nichols gave the example of West Nile Virus, a mosquito-borne disease that was the subject of considerable concern in the mid-2010s. Schools on the North Olympic Peninsula resumed classes last week and this week, and Berry said that is likely to increase the rate of transmission of COVID-19. A fifth Clallam County resident tested positive for COVID-19, health officials learned Thursday morning, and an 11th Jefferson County resident also tested positive. “Our case rates are incredibly high, so I would strongly recommend masking in indoor spaces,” said Dr. Sunday, Baron said. District Court of the Western District of Washington. But, like many other local businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic is exerting financial pressures on the Peninsula Daily News we’ve never before experienced. 27 was 22. Three men in 70s die due to COVID-19. News Clallam County PORT ANGELES — Nine criminal charges were filed against a Port Angeles man who allegedly raped and assaulted a 71-year-old woman. irekfwz xivybn ocepuz jhttc goug obkao ebn zfpqk ywgxjif nroy