Yakima County has seen a recent increase in hospitalizations in the past week. From July 8-14, 2021, Yakima County had 15 new hospitalizations, which is the highest increase in a seven-day period compared to weeks in May and June. Over the last three months, an average of 96% of individuals that have been hospitalized due
Category: COVID-19
Distrito de Salud de Yakima Comunicado de prensa – Aumentan las hospitalizaciones en el condado de Yakima
El condado de Yakima ha experimentado un aumento reciente de hospitalizaciones durante la semana pasada. Del 8 al 14 de julio de 2021, el condado de Yakima tuvo 15 nuevas hospitalizaciones, que es el aumento más alto en un período de siete días en comparación con las semanas de mayo y junio. Durante los últimos
Municipal Court Lifts Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated
Effective Tuesday, July 13th, City of Yakima Municipal Court will no longer require masks for those who are fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated persons are encouraged to continue to wear masks while attending court. Masks will be available at security stations. Hand sanitizer is available in the courtrooms. Also beginning Tuesday, social distancing will no longer be
City Public Works Offering Pfizer Vaccine
The City of Yakima’s Public Works facility, 2301 Fruitvale Boulevard, will host a free drive-thru clinic for first and second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm next Tuesday, June 29th. Appointments can be made at https://prepmod.doh.wa.gov/ The clinic will be in the Public Works parking lot and administered from
Yakima Health District News Release: New Hours of Operation for Community Vaccination Center
The Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at the Yakima State Fair Park will have new hours of operation that will be in effect on Sunday, June 20, 2021. The CVC will continue to administer free vaccines five days a week. Sunday: 10:00am-8:00pm, Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-6:00pm Friday & Saturday: ClosedWHEN: Effective June 20, 2021WHERE: Yakima State Fair Park1301
Yakima Health District News Release: Yakima Community Vaccination Center to Remain Open
The Yakima Community Vaccination Center (CVC) will continue to administer free vaccinations. Its hours of operation at the State Fair Park will change starting Thursday, May 27. Although several other mass vaccination sites across the state are closing, the Yakima CVC will remain open until further notice. The CVC will also be open for vaccinations
Franklin Pool Opens June 10
The City of Yakima Franklin Pool will open to the public on Thursday, June 10th. Franklin Pool, located at 2102 Tieton Drive, will be open seven days a week through Friday, August 20th. “It is so exciting to be able open Franklin Pool,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “We can’t wait to welcome
Yakima Health District News Release – Re-opening Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
The Yakima Health District has provided re-opening guidance for fully vaccinated people in response to the COVID-19 update provided by Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday, May 13th.
Yakima Health District News Release – Importance of Following Public Health Recommendations
Yakima County continues to receive additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines. To date, 58,616 individuals have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 34,356 individuals have received their second dose. In Yakima County, most individuals are already eligible and should make their appointment for their vaccine as soon as possible. In Yakima County, there
Yakima Airport to Receive COVID-19 Grant Funds
Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field will receive more than $1 million in federal funds in response to operational impacts due to COVID-19. The Yakima City Council approved the $1,023,575 grant during its meeting on Tuesday night, April 6th. The money comes from the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). It provides approximately $2
