Washington state reports 632 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
The Washington State Department of Health on Sunday reported 632 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths.
DOH experienced issues with its reporting system on Sunday that caused interruptions in several functions. It reported cases, deaths and hospitalizations, but is reporting only 437 negative test results from Aug. 1. DOH is working to address the issue.
Pierce County reported 77 new cases on Sunday and no deaths. Pierce County had a total of 116 deaths likely caused by COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
Statewide totals from illness caused by the coronavirus are at 58,173 cases and 1,596 deaths, up from 57,541 cases and 1,592 deaths on Saturday.
Thirty-eight people with confirmed COVID-19 cases were admitted to Washington state hospitals on July 25, the most recent date with complete data. Late March had two days with 88 people admitted, the highest numbers to date during the pandemic.
On July 25, the most recent date for which data is complete, 9,073 specimens were collected statewide, with 450 testing positive. The average positive test rate for the seven days prior was 5.6%.
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 15,501 cases and 657 deaths. Yakima County has the second-highest numbers, with 10,017 cases and 189 deaths.
All counties in Washington have cases. Garfield and Wahkiakum have case counts of less than 10.
This story was originally published August 2, 2020 at 8:07 PM.
