As of this (Saturday) morning the total of presumptive positive and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Yakima County is 20 (4 presumptive positive and 16 confirmed cases). 19 out of 20 are currently recovering at home. One individual is currently hospitalized. While most people who get COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms, some individuals
Traffic will be impacted on a section of Hathaway Street each Tuesday and Thursday, beginning tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th for the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington Food Bank, 1419 Hathaway Street. The City of Yakima will close the eastbound lane of Hathaway Street from 16th Avenue to 15th Avenue from 8:30 am to 12:00
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 17th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving an update on the City of Yakima’s response to COVID-19 Receiving the Yakima County Development Association’s 2019 Report Issuing a Meals on Wheels March for Meals Proclamation Agreeing to discuss offering a permanent employment contract
The Yakima Health District (YHD) will hold a live video media update at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 18th. The update is in partnership with the City of Yakima Community Relations Office, which produces programming for the Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC). The YHD update will provide current local information regarding COVID-19 and ongoing efforts
The City of Yakima’s Lions Pool is closing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The pool is closed in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s closure of all recreational facilities due to the coronavirus. The City previously closed the Harman Center in response to the virus. Click https://www.yakimawa.gov/media/points-of-interest/learn-more-about-coronavirus/ for the City of Yakima’s webpage about COVID-19. It
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 17th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the March 17th regular meeting include: An update on the City of Yakima’s response to COVID-19. The Yakima County Development Association’s 2019 Report A Meals
Some upcoming events at the City of Yakima Harman Center are canceled due to concerns about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. The events include: The Iron Chef & Dance event scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Friday, March 13th has been canceled. The Harman Center’s matinee dances each Wednesday and Friday are
The Yakima Health District was notified on the evening of March 11, 2020 by the Washington State Department of Health Public Health Laboratory that two Yakima County residents tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. One patient is in their 80’s and another patient is in their 60’s. Both individuals were not hospitalized and are currently
El Distrito de Salud de Yakima fue notificado en la noche del 11 de marzo de 2020 por el Laboratorio de Salud Pública del Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington que dos residentes del Condado de Yakima dieron positivo para el virus COVID-19. Un paciente tiene 80 años y otro tiene 60 años. Ambos
The Yakima Health District was informed on the evening of March 11, 2020 that test results from the Washington State Department of Health Public Health Lab determined that there are two confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Yakima County. These two patients are currently isolated.
