Health And Safety News
June 18, 2021

Dear WHWS Community,

We have made it to the end of an incredible year, full of transformation, resilience and care. Thank you all for supporting one another through this school year as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic together. We have managed to get through the entire school year without an outbreak of COVID-19 at WHWS! We are grateful to have had the privilege to provide in-person instruction this year and are excited to continue moving forward. Our mask protocols, increased hand washing and upgraded ventilation systems have proven to work well in keeping our community healthy.

We will continue to stay up to date and share applicable information that relates to our safety protocols. Please be aware, there may be changes to our current protocols before the next school year begins.

Have an excellent summer holiday! 

With gratitude,

The Health and Safety Committee
healthandsafety@whws.org
Vaccine Information
From The CDC
  • COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19.
  • All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be safe and effective at preventing COVID-19.
  • You may have side effects after vaccination, but these are normal.
  • Vaccines are available at no cost to you and health insurance is not required.
  • It typically takes two weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19. You are not fully vaccinated until two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a one-dose vaccine.
  • If you have already had COVID-19, the CDC recommends that you still get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Learn more facts about COVID-19 vaccines at the CDC website. 
Washington Department of Health 
See common questions about the vaccine answered and learn how you can get the COVID-19 vaccine here.
Whatcom County Health Department
Find county specific information about vaccines including; where to get vaccinated, data on Whatcom County's vaccination progress and more.
Understanding The CDC Mask Guidelines