Update:

Current visitation guidelines: https://chcclynden.org/visitation/

Jan. 20, 2026: One staff member tested positive for influenza A Jan. 19, and one resident tested positive for influenza A Jan. 20.

Cumulative influenza cases from the start of the outbreak (Jan. 9): 

• Residents: 4
• Staff: 2

Jan. 16, 2026: On Jan. 15, we learned that an employee test result reported previously was confirmed to be a false positive. At this time, CHCC has one employee and three residents who have tested positive for influenza A during this outbreak.

One staff member also tested positive for COVID Jan. 15. This case is not related to the current influenza outbreak and does not change the cumulative influenza case count.

Cumulative cases from the start of the outbreak:

• Residents: 3
• Staff: 1

Jan. 14, 2026: Two additional staff members and one resident tested positive for influenza. Communal dining and group activities remain paused until further notice.

You can help reduce the spread of influenza A by taking these actions:

• Wear a mask when others are present
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available
• Avoid unnecessary physical contact

Cumulative cases from the start of the outbreak:

• Residents: 3
• Staff: 2

Jan. 12, 2026: One resident tested positive for influenza A today, so CHCC remains in outbreak status. Group activities and communal dining were paused today and will remain paused until further notice.

To help reduce the spread of this virus, all staff are masking when around residents or in resident areas, including hallways and common spaces. Residents are strongly encouraged to wear a mask when outside their rooms or when others are present in their rooms.

Visitors are required to wear a mask when they enter the building.

Cumulative cases from the start of the outbreak:

• Residents: 2
• Staff: 0

Jan. 9, 2026: One resident tested positive for influenza A today. In accordance with Washington State Department of Health guidelines, CHCC is now in outbreak status. Communal dining and activities remain open at this time.

Our nursing team is in contact with local health officials and is taking steps to help minimize the spread of this illness. Residents will be monitored and tested if symptoms develop.

Residents and visitors are asked to wear a mask while in the building. Friends and family are encouraged to visit by phone or video if they are sick or have recently been ill.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate virus season.

Dec. 24, 2025: One staff member tested positive for COVID Dec. 23. All potentially exposed residents were tested and produced negative results.

Please talk to a member of your care team if you have questions about virus prevention or the care you receive here.

This Alert page will be updated every Monday (Tuesday if Monday falls on a holiday) if any positive COVID-19 tests were reported in the previous week. If no positive cases were reported during the previous week, the Alert page will not be updated.

View past alerts: https://chcclynden.org/alert-archives/

CHCC will continue to test all staff and all consenting residents per local, state and federal guidelines. ​All staff members continue to be screened before they start work, and we monitor our residents daily, watching for any signs or symptoms of the virus. Infection control best practices are followed, and appropriate personal protective equipment is worn by all.