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Flu Cases Rising in Whatcom County

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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Whatcom County health officials reported more positive flu tests in the region, suggesting the flu may arrive earlier this year.

Residents are encouraged to get vaccinated for flu, COVID-19, and RSV to protect themselves and their families.

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Flu Cases Rising in Whatcom County“We are seeing more positive flu tests in our region, meaning the flu might arrive early this year.”
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Health officials urge vaccination as flu tests show increasing positivity in the region.“We are seeing more positive flu tests in our region, meaning the flu might arrive early this year. Now is a great time to get vaccinated and have the best protection for yourself and your family against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.”
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Whatcom County health officials reported more positive flu tests in the region, suggesting the flu may arrive earlier this year.“We are seeing more positive flu tests in our region, meaning the flu might arrive early this year.”
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Residents are encouraged to get vaccinated for flu, COVID-19, and RSV to protect themselves and their families.“We are seeing more positive flu tests in our region, meaning the flu might arrive early this year. Now is a great time to get vaccinated and have the best protection for yourself and your family against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.”

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With Flu Cases Increasing, It’s A Good Time to Get Vaccinated — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:58:42 -0800
We are seeing more positive flu tests in our region, meaning the flu might arrive early this year. Now is a great time to get vaccinated and have the best protection for yourself and your family against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5724

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:01:14 -0800
After patchy fog burns off we will be mostly sunny today. Tomorrow is similar with a chance of rain later in the day. We are having our annual Winter Storm Briefing with stakeholders this morning. Visit WhatcomReady.org for preparedness tips.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5723

Notice of November 3, 2026 General and Special Election — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:21:28 -0800
Ballot packets for the general election will be mailed to registered voters on October 14. Voters should receive their ballot by October 20.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5722

Notice of Logic and Accuracy Test — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:27:34 -0800
The official Logic and Accuracy (L&A) Test for the November 3, 2026 General and Special Election will be held on October 5, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5721

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:25:00 -0800
Gale warning has been downgraded to a small craft advisory. A wind advisory for western Whatcom County today. Rain for most of today. Decreasing clouds tomorrow. Visit WhatcomReady.org for preparedness tips.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5720