Health Department Says Hybrid Learning Here to Stay
BFHD says hybrid education is here to stay (presumably for now).
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KSD Keeps Feb. Date for MS, HS–To Re-Evaluate in Jan
According to BFHD Dr. Amy Person COVID data doesn't support hybrid for middle, high school in class learning.
Pasco Schools ‘Recommended’ For Oct. 15 Target, But…
With Kennewick pushing back their start date to Oct 19 and staggering their return, eyes now turn to Pasco...and Richland.
BFHD–KSD, Others Should Prepare for Hybrid In-Person School Soon
The Benton Franklin School District issued information to Kennewick, and other Benton County School Districts, as well as North Franklin in Franklin. Why not Pasco? Find out in story.
BFHD–COVID Numbers Close to Numbers ‘Needed’ For Open Schools
Benton County cases have fallen below 75 per 100K for a 14 day period, while Franklin remains about 175 per 100K.
BFHD–COVID Numbers “Very Different in Very Good Way”
Commissioner Clint Didier asked for information about how COVID shutdowns are affecting mental health and suicide rates in the two counties.
WSDOH To Revamp COVID Negative Test Reporting
Revision being made to more accurately reflect TOTAL number of actual tests being performed, said officials.
COVID Percentages Nudge Downward, Hospitalizations Plummet
Death rates and 'target' demographics largely unchanged, more younger middle age persons testing positive.
7 New B-F COVID Deaths All in Elderly, Compromised Demographic
All seven of the latest victims were over 60, and five had underlying conditions. Again, more data to consider to balance the situation...data nobody else is talking about much.
BFHD Initiates new No Mask No Service Rule(?)
No announcement on BFHD site, but reportedly a press conference was held. Not sure what the legal enforcement capabilities are for this yet.