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The Superior Nature Of The Delta Variant And What We’re Learning About It

The COVID Delta variant is spreading through the world like wild fire. While some people may take the warnings from health officials as propaganda. The reality is that the Delta variant is more efficient, elusive and in many ways vastly superior to its predecessors.

COVID-19 Related Rental Assistance

These programs have provided an unprecedented $21.4 in financial assistance since August 2020 and are currently serving more than 100 additional households per week by providing an average of more than $800,000 per week in financial assistance.

Public Health Issues Danger Advisory At Vancouver Lake Due To Elevated Toxin Levels

Results from water samples taken from Vancouver Lake on Monday revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Danger signs are being posted at the public access points to the lake.

Delta Variant Drives Dramatic Spike In Cases, Further Exhausting Hospital Capacity Across The State

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are accelerating across the state of Washington, demonstrating the delta variant’s potential to unravel our hard-fought progress toward recovery. Unvaccinated people are being hit hardest, and public health officials continue to urge everyone who has not gotten fully vaccinated to do so immediately.

Major Updates To The Portland’s Housing-related Zoning Rules

Over the past year, Portland City Council approved the Design Overlay Zone Amendments (DOZA) project, the Shelter to Housing Continuum (S2HC) project, and the Residential Infill Project (RP). Each project includes significant changes to streamline reviews, enhance the built environment, provide for more inclusive neighborhoods, and better address the needs of our City’s houseless population.

Health Officials Say Viral Load Of Delta Variant 1,000 Times Greater Than Previous COVID...

According to experts, the Delta is a totally different virus from the original COVID-19 threat of 2020, as it spreads much quicker, and can infect people more rapidly. In addition, people infected with the Delta variant can begin to show symptoms in 3 – 4 days, as opposed to 5 – 6 days for the previous strains of the virus.

Waiting Lists For The Treasury Rent Eviction Programs in Clark County Quickly Filling Up

April 9, 2021 - The Treasury Rent Eviction Program in Clark County is now underway and the waiting lists are quickly filling up. ...

City of Vancouver Waives Business License Surcharge Fee For Local Businesses

April 9, 2021 - Local businesses most impacted by continued pandemic-related restrictions will benefit from a new program to refund the City of Vancouver’s...

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