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Statewide Response Updates
Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 691,077 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 6. There have been 9,460 COVID-19 deaths in Washington.
For the most recent number of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health’s dashboard and the state’s Washington Ready page.
COVID-19 boosters essential for protection as omicron variant spreads across the country. The emergence of the omicron variant in Washington further emphasizes the importance of vaccination and booster doses for everyone who is eligible. Read the full news release.
Omicron COVID-19 variant discovered in three counties across Washington. DOH confirmed a total of three cases of omicron variant in Thurston, Pierce, and King counties. The patients range in age from 20 to 39, two men, one woman. Read the full news release.
COVID-19 long-term care report. As of Dec. 6, a total of 26,773 COVID-19 cases and 3,185 deaths have been identified as associated or likely associated with a long-term care facility (such as nursing home, assisted living facility, or adult family home). These cases include residents as well as employees and visitors. Read the full Dec. 7 report.
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