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Newest numbers. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 384,929 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on May 10. There have been 5,593 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. 

COVID-19 response update media briefing. Secretary Shah and other response leaders will provide a media briefing Wednesday, May 12, 8:15–9:15 a.m. PT. Please join the call 5-10 minutes early.

  • TVW will livestream the briefing here.
  • Reporters participating in the Q&A must register here.
  • If you would like to ask a question, you must register and log into the Zoom conference, and email doh-pio@doh.wa.gov with subject line Briefing Question.

Too early to tell whether flattening COVID-19 curve will continue. DOH released the latest COVID-19 modeling and surveillance situation report. There are some signs in the most recent data that cases may be starting to flatten, but disease activity remains high – meaning vaccination efforts and behavior like wearing masks, keeping physical distance, and gathering outdoors are still critical. Read the full news release here.

COVID-19 long-term care report. As of May 11, a total of 20,260 COVID-19 cases and 2,674 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 report here.

DOH issued the following updated guidance today:

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