South Snohomish News

The Snohomish Health District has, in light of a rise in COVID-19 cases in Snohomish County, recommended that the public take precautions to avoid harsher mitigations.

The health district on its Facebook page said, "The preliminary rate for the most recent two-week period is the second highest we’ve seen since the pandemic began.”

“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,” the Facebook page said.

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,” the Snohomish Health District’s Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters told KING 5 news, according to the KING 5 news website.

The Snohomish Health District detailed on its Facebook page steps people can take.

“Mask up when around anyone who is not part of your household, stay home if you are ill, wash your hands, clean and sanitize the surfaces you touch most often, and avoid gatherings,” the Facebook page said.

“If you are socializing with people you don’t live with, be sure to wear a mask, keep distance (six feet or more) from non-household members, and meet outside or in an area with good ventilation.”

Ruthann Tobiason thanked the health district for keeping the public informed.

“Our family is keeping our masks on and minimizing exposures outside of our family bubble,” Tobiason said on the Snohomish Health District’s Facebook page.