||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |||
Newest numbers. The Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 300,018 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on February 1. There have been 4,316 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 COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard.
COVID-19 data shows some encouraging signs as well as reasons for caution. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released the latest statewide situation report on COVID-19 on Jan. 29. Among other findings, DOH reported that declining COVID-19 transmission provides an opportunity to get case and hospitalization rates under control before the faster-spreading B.1.1.7 variant takes hold in the state. Read the full news release here.
More than 10,000 people get COVID-19 vaccine at state’s mass vaccination sites. Following a successful first week at the state’s four mass vaccination sites, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced registration opening for week two. Read the full news release here.
As of Feb. 2, the following counties vaccinated a total of 15,838 Washingtonians:
- Chelan: 2,844
- Clark: 3,989
- Benton: 4,292
- Spokane: 4,713
New re-opening guidance for businesses and workers. Governor Inslee issued new guidance for certain business activities, which must adhere to the occupancy and operation requirements outlined for their regions’ Healthy Washington phase. The new guidance applies to:
- Weddings/funerals/events.
- Indoor entertainment.
- In-store retail.
- Miscellaneous venues.
- See this page for additional industry-specific guidance (including farm and agricultural workers, food workers and establishments, schools, health care providers, and others).
Inslee issues proclamation related to COVID-19 and foster care age limits. Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation to ensure, as required by federal law, that people receiving extended foster care services don’t “age out” at 21 years old during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full news release here.
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