Skagit County Public is now reporting seven confirmed cases of COVID-10, including one person hospitalized. And, the county says there is more transmission of novel coronavirus in the county than the confirmed case count indicates.
Effective at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 16th, the Anacortes Public Library will be closed indefinitely. Library leadership will be monitoring the recommendations from the CDC & Governor Inslee’s office to make any further decisions regarding closure beyond this timeline.
While officials in Washington, D.C., grappled with delays and red tape, two professional virus hunters at the University of Washington raced to make thousands of tests available to detect the deadly new coronavirus sweeping the globe, hoping to stem its spread in the U.S.
Braving grocery store crowds when you’re already stocked up puts you at risk of getting sick or infecting others, including elderly workers and others who have no choice but to be there.
The Anacortes Senior College has decided to cancel all ten courses for the upcoming Spring 2020 term, which was due to start on April 14. They said they are taking this action as part of a community-wide effort to protect seniors and everyone here even though the immediate risk from coronavirus seems relatively low.
Starting Tuesday, Mar. 17, City Hall will be closed to the general public. Residents may pay their utilities online, over the phone, drop box outside city hall or by mail. The Planning, Development, and Community Development permit counter will be available by phone and email with applicable fees to be paid online, over the phone, drop box outside city hall or by mail. Essential staff will continue to work in City Hall.
Anacortes Public Library will have limited access with access to check out and return, quick browsing using social distancing of 6 feet in place. All meeting rooms and computer access will be closed.
