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  • Health Advisory: Increase STEC Cases in Yakima County

    Health Advisory: Increase STEC Cases in Yakima County

    05/21/2026 Actions Requested Situation The Yakima Health District is currently investigating an increase in STEC cases in Yakima County. From April through May, we have identified six STEC cases, compared to only one case during the same period last year. None of the individuals have reported any recent travel. We have not identified any common…

  • 05/13/26 Hantavirus exposure in King County residents

    05/13/26 Hantavirus exposure in King County residents

    Situation There is an outbreak of Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Three King County residents were potentially exposed. None of the exposed King County residents currently have symptoms of hantavirus. No other Washington residents have been reported as being exposed to Andes virus. Currently, no one in Washington…

  • 04/20/26 Provider Alert: Measles continues to spread in Washington; Prepare now

    04/20/26 Provider Alert: Measles continues to spread in Washington; Prepare now

    Current Situation As of April 15, 2026, a total of 37 cases of measles have been identified in Washington state this year. WA DOH is aware of at least 9 separate introductions of measles into the state since January 1, 2026, all associated with domestic or international travel. Many of these cases have led to…