Whatcom County Health & Human Services

9/29/25 Health Advisory: Clade I Mpox Virus Detected in Wastewater; Rise in Cases of Clade II Mpox

| September 29, 2025

This is a Provider Alert from the Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) Office of Infectious Disease. WA DOH is requesting that providers remain alert for cases of mpox due to: Current Situation: Mpox (formerly “monkeypox”), the infection caused by the mpox virus (MPXV), has been circulating at low levels in Washington State since … 9/29/25 Health Advisory: Clade I Mpox Virus Detected in Wastewater; Rise in Cases of Clade II Mpox

8/25/25 Health Advisory: Potentially Dangerous Heat Wave in Washington this Week

| August 25, 2025

Current Situation The National Weather Service has forecasted a potentially dangerous long-duration heat event for Washington State and the Western US, beginning August 22 and extending to midweek this week. During this time, elevated daytime temperatures and limited cooling at night may pose a moderate to major risk for heat-related illnesses, with some areas under … 8/25/25 Health Advisory: Potentially Dangerous Heat Wave in Washington this Week

6/27/25 Health Update – Measles

| June 27, 2025

Background Whatcom County Health and Community Services has confirmed two cases of measles in residents of Whatcom County. Cases are part of the same household. Risk to the general community is considered low at this time. We continue to evaluate suspected cases and coordinate testing if indicated. Requested Actions for Healthcare Providers Immediately report suspected … 6/27/25 Health Update – Measles

5/14/25 Health Advisory: Measles Case in King County

| May 14, 2025

Background Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified of a confirmed measles case in a Canadian resident. The person spent time in King and Snohomish counties between April 30 and May 3, 2025, while infectious. Anyone who was at the following locations during the times listed could have been exposed to measles: Date … 5/14/25 Health Advisory: Measles Case in King County