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Statewide Response Updates
Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 621,467 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 18. There have been 8,322 COVID-19 deaths in Washington.
For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health’s dashboard and the state’s Washington Ready page.
Flu vaccine offers best defense for people, healthcare system this season. DOH is urging the public to get a flu vaccine this year to keep themselves and others safe and out of the hospital. Flu activity may be more common this year compared to last year because the closures that were in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted. Read the full news release.
Translated DOH guidance document. Guidance for Child Care, Youth Development, and Day Camps During COVID-19 is now available in Spanish and Somali.
Inslee issues proclamation requiring vaccination verification for large events. Gov. Jay Inslee issued a large event vaccine verification emergency order, Proclamation 21-16. A “large event” is a ticketed or preregistered assembly of 10,000 or more individuals at an outdoor venue or 1,000 or more individuals at an indoor venue. Read the full news release.
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