We recommend you don’t swim or wade anywhere in the Thea Foss Waterway. Lab tests found high levels of bacteria in the water, which increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness if you come in contact with it. The Blue Water Task Force collected the first samples that showed high bacteria counts. Our staff conducted follow-up […]
The Board of Health Nov. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Nov. 15 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Board of Health Nov. 1 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 1 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Board of Health Oct. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Oct. 18 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Board of Health Oct. 4 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 4 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Regional healthcare organizations adopt guidelines for masking as respiratory illness season approaches
Healthcare facilities in the region have joined together voluntarily to prioritize the health and safety of patients and employees by adopting interim thresholds for universal masking in hospitals and outpatient clinics. When thresholds are crossed, which indicates increased regional respiratory illness activity and impact, masking by staff and patients will be required in patient care […]
The Board of Health Sept. 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on Sept. 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Be careful around wild animals and dead birds
You’ve likely heard of avian influenza, also known as bird flu. We’ve had cases in Pierce County in recent years in backyard flocks and wild birds. Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a news release last week about recent cases in the Puget Sound, including at the Port of Tacoma. Bird flu doesn’t pose a major […]
The Board of Health Sept. 6 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 6 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.