COVID-19 virus activity continues to increase rapidly in Clark County, with the rate more than doubling in two weeks. Public Health is urging everyone to get vaccinated and wear face coverings indoors to help slow the spread of the virus.

An additional 964 cases have been reported to Public Health in the last week, for an average of 138 cases per day. One month ago, Clark County was averaging about 21 cases per day. The virus activity rate increased this week to 191 cases per 100,000 people over 14 days – that’s nearly four times the rate three weeks ago.

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Vancouver, Wash. – Another stretch of hot weather is expected in Clark County this week. Public Health is urging residents to take steps to prevent heat-related illness and to check on people who may be at increased risk.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the region from Wednesday through Saturday. Temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed 100 degrees on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and expected remain in the upper 90s on Saturday. Overnight low temperatures are expected to be in the upper 60s.

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Vancouver, Wash. – The Recycled Arts Festival is bringing the spirit of the annual event into Clark County homes with a video series showcasing local artists and virtual kid-friendly crafting event.

The popular Clark County Recycled Arts Festival is known for its eclectic vibe. The festival showcases artwork made of recycled materials and aims to educate and excite Clark County residents about waste reduction, reuse and recycling.

The “Meet the Artist” video series celebrates creative reuse of local artists. Thirteen recycled-materials artists opened their studio doors for… Read More

Clark County Public Health has issued warning advisories for Lacamas Lake and Round Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from blue-green algae.

Public Health collected water samples from both Camas lakes on Monday. Results revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Warning signs are being placed at public access points at both lakes.

Cyanotoxins can be harmful to people, especially young children, and deadly for small pets that drink the water. Health officials recommend:

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A new report analyzing vaccination status of Southwest Washington residents hospitalized for COVID-19 shows that vaccination can reduce the risk of hospitalization by as much as 90%.

The analysis found that the risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 was reduced by 90% for Southwest Washington residents 65 years and older who were fully vaccinated. Among those 65 years and older who were partially vaccinated, the risk of being hospitalized was reduced by 75%.

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Public Health is urging Clark County residents not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear face coverings in indoor public places and get vaccinated as soon as possible. COVID-19 case numbers are once again on the rise in Clark County, with the number of new cases doubling in the last week.  

COVID-19 case rates are increasing across most age groups, with the highest rates among young adults 20 to 39 years old. And about 95% of Clark County cases since March have been unvaccinated, according to information gathered during case interviews.

In Clark County, only about 55… Read More

Clark County residents can learn how to improve their garden’s health, as well as the health of the community, in this year’s virtual Natural Garden Tour. The virtual event allows people to visit local gardens maintained using earth-friendly techniques and hear from host gardeners.

The 2021 Natural Garden Tour features an interactive virtual story map that includes tours of the properties and highlights 13 sustainable gardeners in video interviews. The virtual story map is available on the Clark County… Read More

The COVID-19 vaccination site at Tower Mall will close early on Tuesday, June 29 due to continued high temperatures. Tuesday is the final day of operations at Tower Mall.

The Tower Mall vaccination site, 5403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., will operate 8:30 am to noon on Tuesday. The site offers drive-thru and walk-up options and is accessible by C-Tran bus route 37. Appointments are not needed.

Pfizer vaccine is administered at the Tower Mall site. Those who receive a first dose at Tower Mall can go to a local Safeway or Albertsons pharmacy, or another local pharmacy or medical… Read More

The COVID-19 vaccination site at Tower Mall will close early on Saturday, June 26 and Monday, June 28 due to predicted temperatures above 100 degrees. The site is closed on Sundays.

The vaccination site will be open normal hours on Friday, June 25 and Tuesday, June 29. The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will distribute $50 gift cards to people who are vaccinated at the site on Friday. And Tuesday is the final day of vaccination operations at Tower Mall.

Here is the schedule for the remaining days at the Tower Mall COVID-19 vaccination site:

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Clark County Public Health has lifted its advisory at Vancouver Lake. The bloom of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, at the lake dissipated and is no longer present. Test results from water samples collected earlier this week also indicate toxin levels have decreased and are below threshold levels recommended by the Washington State Department of Health.

The danger signs posted at the lake are being removed. However, algae blooms may return as conditions change. Public Health encourages people swimming and recreating in the lake to watch for floating blue-green-colored… Read More