The following is from Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers:

Snohomish County is continuing to see rising case rates.

The preliminary rate for the most recent two-week period is the second-highest we've seen since the pandemic began.

We can all take action to help fight the fall and winter surge of respiratory illnesses, particularly COVID-19. Mask up when around anyone who is not part of your household, stay home if you are ill, wash your hands, clean and sanitize the surfaces you touch most often, and avoid gatherings.

If you are socializing with people you don't live with, be sure to we...