Newest numbers, news bits from State Health Dept.

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Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 414,509 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on June 28. There have been 5,920 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 Roadmap to Recovery Metrics dashboard. 

Don’t forget your mask after June 30 — you may still need it even if you’re vaccinated. The Secretary of Health’s mask order will remain in place even after June 30, which means that people who are not fully vaccinated need to continue to wear a face mask in public indoor settings even when things start to go back to normal as the state reaches a reopening milestone. Read the full news release here.

COVID-19 long-term care report. As of June 28, a total of 20,712 COVID-19 cases and 2,661 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 June 29 report here.

Inslee statement on upcoming economic reopening. Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today ahead of Washington’s upcoming June 30 reopening for individuals and businesses preparing to return to normal capacity and operations. Read the full news release here.

Inslee approves use of state strategic reserve funds for Point Roberts business. Gov. Inslee announced the approval of state strategic reserve funds to support a crucial business in Point Roberts. The small Washington community is physically isolated from the mainland United States and has experienced unique hardships during the pandemic due to the closure of the U.S.-Canada border. Read the full news release here.