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  1. The CDC’s COVID-19 dashboard shows Whatcom at ‘low’ risk. The reality is more nuanced.

    You may have noticed that the CDC has moved Whatcom County back to ‘low’ on their COVID-19 dashboard. The reality is that our case rates continue to hover on the border between low and medium based on CDC criteria. Read on...

  2. COVID-19 drugs work best when taken at the start of illness

    If you are in a higher risk group for severe COVID-19 and test positive for the virus, don’t wait to start treatment - call your doctor right away! The sooner you start treatment, the better these drugs will work! Find out more...

  3. Avian Influenza detected in Whatcom County backyard flock; Prevention important for domestic birds

    Whatcom County has its first confirmed case of avian influenza in a backyard flock this year. BIrd owners should prevent contact between their animals and wild birds. People should not touch sick or infected birds - wild or domestic. Find out more.
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  1. WCHD

  1. Locations:

    509 Girard Street
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Phone: 360-778-6000
    Fax: 360-778-6001

    1500 N. State Street
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Phone: 360-778-6100
    Fax: 360-778-6001

    After Hours Emergency:


    360-715-2588

    We gladly accept relay calls using TRS: Dial 711

    Department Hours


    Monday - Friday
    8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Closed legal holidays

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