Washington state reports 197 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths
The Washington State Department of Health on Tuesday reported 197 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 30 additional deaths.
The statewide total is now at 12,282 cases with 682 deaths, meaning 5.6% of confirmed cases have resulted in death.
DOH also reported that 145,031 tests have now been given in Washington with 8.5% coming back positive.
King County continues to be the hardest hit with 5,360 cases and 373 deaths. Snohomish County has 2,152 cases and 99 deaths. DOH has Pierce County with 1,148 cases and 35 deaths.
There are 122 cases and one death that haven’t been assigned a county. Garfield County remains the only county in the state without a confirmed case.
This story was originally published April 21, 2020 at 5:55 PM.
Lauren Kirschman
The News Tribune