What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance

Here are the latest developments related to the COVID-19 outbreak in Snohomish County and Washington, and links to more information. Do you have a question about the outbreak? Maybe we can get it answered. Email us.

All HeraldNet coronavirus stories here

 

The latest data

Saturday, September 26

The count of cases and deaths is a moving target, with jurisdictions reporting sometimes-contradictory numbers. Ours might not match what other media are reporting.

• Cases statewide: 84,238

— Fatalities statewide: 2,080

• Cases in Snohomish County: 6,892

— Fatalities in Snohomish County: 211

— Snohomish Health District data dashboard

• Cases in King County: 21,650 (759 fatalities)

• Cases in Island County: 307 (12 fatalities)

• Cases in Pierce County: 7,736 (198 fatalities)

• Other counties reporting deaths: Adams (10), Asotin (2), Benton (130), Chelan (15), Clallam (1), Clark (62), Columbia (1), Cowlitz (6), Douglas (9), Franklin (66), Grant (20), Grays Harbor (6), Kitsap (12), Kittitas (22), Klickitat (3), Lewis (4), Lincoln (1), Mason (4), Okanogan (10), Pacific (3), Skagit (22), Skamania (1), Spokane (163), Stevens (2), Thurston (17), Walla Walla (5), Whatcom (42), Yakima (257)

 

‘Safe Start’ return to normal

Washington has four phases to resume normal activities and commerce.

• Phase 1 involved resumption of some construction and outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, golf and certain park access, and limited curbside retail commerce, among other things.

• Snohomish and most other counties are now in Phase 2, which allows partial reopening of dine-in restaurants and taverns, limited in-store retail sales, expansion of outdoor activities and other steps, all of which come with conditions.

• Phase 3 will allow group activities with 50 or fewer people, professional sports without spectators, non-essential travel and the reopening of museums and other public places — again, all of which come with conditions.

• Phase 4 will reopen everything but require social-distancing measures.

The phases will last no fewer than three weeks, and each could be extended if COVID-19 health metrics indicate a need to reinstate or continue limitations.

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Stories

More HeraldNet coronavirus stories here

• Lake Stevens teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok

• Dr. Spitters: We’re still in the middle of the pandemic

• Paine Field gets $5M grant to remedy a CARES Act oversight

• Yes, you could get the flu and COVID-19, so get a flu shot

• Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

• Don’t miss out on up to $1,800 in unemployment back pay

• Pastor who visited Snohomish: ‘We’ve been duped’ about virus

• Take heart, music fans: The shows will return, virus permitting

• Unemployment system overwhelmed by users and new claims

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Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus overview | Cases in U.S.

• Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME): Washington coronavirus dashboard

• Washington state coronavirus response

• Washington State Department of Health: Statewide case count and data dashboards

• Snohomish Health District: Cases dashboard | General virus info | FAQ | Schools and child care | Blog with updates | Questions: Email or call 800-525-0127, then press #

• Public Health—Seattle & King County: Coronavirus updates | News releases | COVID-19 dashboards

 

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Best practices

Basic hygiene:

• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use alcohol sanitizer.

• Cover coughs and sneezes. Wear a mask.

• Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

• Stay home if you’re sick or around someone who is.