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Related: About this forumMore Than 9,000 Coronavirus Cases In Washington; 421 Dead
SEATTLE, WA Lab testing has confirmed nearly 9,100 cases of the new coronavirus in Washington since the outbreak began, and 421 people have died, according to data posted by the state health department Wednesday.
The latest numbers, which account for all cases confirmed by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, included 415 additional illnesses since the last update and 27 additional deaths.
Just two Washington counties, Garfield and Pacific, have reported no confirmed cases during the outbreak.
Across the nation, authorities in New York state reported 779 deaths over 24 hours and 275 people died in New Jersey. The New York Times reports more than 7,700 people have died between the two states more than the rest of the U.S. combined.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/more-than-9-000-coronavirus-cases-in-washington-421-dead/ar-BB12lTWB?ocid=hplocalnews
12th most of the states overall now. Texas just overtook us.
GP6971
(31,263 posts)And there still isn't any information when Pierce County will resume testing.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,430 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,773 posts)deaths are a lagging indicator. Hospitalizations and ICU admissions are the leaders to follow. Mortality is generally 10-20 days later.