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If the CDC says it's OK not to have kids wear masks outside at camp, why does Governor Inslee feel they have to in Washington

Health Officer Refuses Recommendation To Drop Mask For Kids Yakima's interim health officer has refused a recommendation by the Yakima Board of Health that masks not be worn by children in Yakima County. County Commissioner Amanda McKinney made the recommendation at the meeting this week only to have Dr. Larry Jecha say he wouldn't recommend the change which he says goes against the state mandate that kids continue to mask up. If you have kids the state says everyone 2-years-old and older who aren't vaccinated need to wear a mask and social distance. Masks are still a requirement for everyone...

Looking For Ways For Kids To Be Free From the Masks Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney has a different approach to dealing with Covid Pandemic restrictions.  She takes little of the  state proffered "wisdom" at face value.  She does her own research, her own homework.  She looks for ways to move forward and she pushes back, especially when it comes to kids. McKinney is a mother herself and she says her second grader is tough on masks to the point that she questions if there is any benefit provided at all.  She also questions if any of the alleged benefit is even necessary for ki...

Health Dist. Doc Says Vaccine Technology Is Proven Dr. Larry Jecha (Dr. J) is the Interim Yakima County Health Director.  He joined the KIT Morning News show today to talk about the Coronavirus vaccines.  As one might expect, he's a strong proponent of everyone getting the shots. Many of the folks not getting the shot have refused because of fears over the safety of the vaccines based on how fast they were developed.  Dr. J assures that no corners were cut and all the FDA's standards for safety and effectiveness were properly met. Three things the Health District wants y0u to know about th...

Health Dist. Doc Says Vaccine Technology Is Proven Dr. Larry Jecha (Dr. J) is the Interim Yakima County Health Director.  He joined the KIT Morning News show today to talk about the Coronavirus vaccines.  As one might expect, he's a strong proponent of everyone getting the shots. Many of the folks not getting the shot have refused because of fears over the safety of the vaccines based on how fast they were developed.  Dr. J assures that no corners were cut and all the FDA's standards for safety and effectiveness were properly met. Three things the Health District wants y0u to know about th...