Dr. Chris Spitters, health officer for the Snohomish Health District, said people should wear masks indoors as a precaution against the rising cases of COVID-19 in Snohomish County. | Pixabay
Dr. Chris Spitters, health officer for the Snohomish Health District, said people should wear masks indoors as a precaution against the rising cases of COVID-19 in Snohomish County. | Pixabay
The health officer for the Snohomish Health District has advised the public on precautions to take this fall and winter to avoid harsher COVID-10 mitigations in light of a climb in cases in Snohomish County.
Dr. Chris Spitters told KING 5 news that people have a chance “to try to bend the curve and not have to resort to blunter instruments that have an effect on public life and the economy,” according to the KING 5 news website.
SnoHD said on Twitter that in Snohomish County case rates are rising.
“The preliminary rate for the most recent two-week period is the second highest we’ve seen since the pandemic began,” the Tweet said.
“The preliminary rate for the two-week period ending Oct. 24 is 121.9 per 100,000 population. This is close to the highest rate Snohomish County has seen during this pandemic. The highest was 129.1, back in late March.”
Spitters told KING 5 that people should have only small gatherings that are held outside when possible. People who can’t avoid indoor social gatherings should wear masks and open doors and windows for ventilation.
People should avoid touching their faces, wash their hands and “Stay home if you’re sick or if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19,” KING 5 news said.
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