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Ferndale company pivoting operations to produce medical supplies

FERNDALE, Wash. — A Ferndale company is transitioning their operations to produce vital medical […]
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Another resident at Shuksan Healthcare Center dies from COVID-19

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Another resident at Shuksan Healthcare Center has died from COVID-19. That […]
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Five more Whatcom County residents confirmed to have COVID-19

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Five more Whatcom County residents have tested positive for the virus. […]
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Whatcom companies producing emergency beds in response to COVID-19

EVERSON, Wash. — Whatcom County companies are working together to produce emergency beds in […]
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Lopez Island Creamery producing masks for healthcare workers

ANACORTES, Wash. — Your favorite local ice cream maker is producing masks for healthcare […]
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UW model predicts mid-April COVID-19 peak

State Health Officer Dr. Kathy Lofy agrees with a University of Washington model predicting a peak in cases — when the state might see the highest number of cases — around April 19
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UW tests remdesivir as possible COVID-19 treatment

Her lab is recruiting adults who have been confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus but have been symptom free for at least three days for the studies
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DOL allows driver’s ed classes to go web-based

The DOL is letting driver’s ed go web-based for the time being so students can continue working toward their permits and licenses even though the driving component is on hold
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Bellingham Police focus on education, voluntary compliance with “stay home stay safe” order

Police Chief David Doll says they are not stopping people who are walking or driving around as they may be involved in an essential activity but if officers see groups of people gathering without practicing social distancing, officers may stop and ask them to disperse
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Burlington hotel provides temporary housing for first responders, healthcare workers

The Fairfield Inn and Suites offered to host personnel who wish to stay separate from their families on the first floor of the hotel at a reduced rate and the Washington State Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 18 is putting together kits with a few days worth of food and basic supplies for those staying at the hotel
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