Washington state reports 786 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths
The Washington State Department of Health on Sunday reported 786 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths.
Statewide totals from the illness caused by the coronavirus are at 52,635 cases and 1,501 deaths, up from 51,849 cases and 1,494 deaths on Saturday.
Thirty-five people with confirmed COVID-19 cases were admitted to Washington state hospitals on July 18, the most recent date with complete data. March 23 saw 89 people admitted, the highest number to date during the pandemic.
Washington state has conducted 919,347 coronavirus tests. On July 18, the most recent date for which data is complete, 9,493 specimens were collected statewide with 4.9% testing positive.
The test numbers reflect only polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, which are given while the virus is presumably still active in the body.
King County continues to have the highest numbers in Washington, with 14,417 cases and 644 deaths. Yakima County has the second-highest numbers, with 9,629 cases and 194 deaths. Pierce County reported 92 new cases Sunday and no additional deaths. County totals are now 4,411 cases and 106 deaths.
All counties in Washington have cases. Four of them have case counts of less than 10.
