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Case updates February 7, 2022

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

COVID-19 Updates - increases are reported in 7 or 14 day periods 

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 76,782,002
  • Cases in past 7 days - 1,731,240
  • Total deaths 903,038

Washington State

  • Monday, February 7, 2022: Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, Department of Health is experiencing substantial slowdowns in our data systems



King county

Level of Community Transmission is based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

  • Total confirmed cases - 334,938
  • Cases in past 7 days - 9,212 
  • Total hospitalizations - 11,000
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 213  
  • Total deaths - 2,429
  • Deaths in past 14 days -100  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases - 90,188 
  • Cases in past 7 days - 2,533   
  • Total hospitalizations - 2,373
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 45    
  • Total deaths - 593
  • Deaths in 14 days - 28     
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases - 7,764 
  • Cases in past 7 days - 295    
  • Total hospitalizations - 293    
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 4
  • Total deaths - 123
  • Deaths in 14 days - 2 
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases - 1,368   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 61 
  • Total hospitalizations - 30    
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 1
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 
  • Deaths in 14 days - 0
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates February 4, 2022

Sunday, February 6, 2022

COVID-19 Updates - 
increases are reported in 7 or 14 day periods 

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 76,246,964
  • Cases in past 7 days - 2,191,820
  • Total deaths 898,216

Washington State

  • Wednesday, February 4, 2022: Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, Department of Health is experiencing substantial slowdowns in our data systems


King county

Level of Community Transmission is based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

  • Total confirmed cases - 330,759
  • Cases in past 7 days - 13,263 
  • Total hospitalizations - 10,951
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 309  
  • Total deaths - 2,399
  • Deaths in past 14 days - 89  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases - 89,053 
  • Cases in past 7 days - 3,668   
  • Total hospitalizations - 2,383
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 81    
  • Total deaths - 568
  • Deaths in 14 days - 22     
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases - 7,625 
  • Cases in past 7 days - 443    
  • Total hospitalizations - 291    
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 5
  • Total deaths - 123
  • Deaths in 14 days - 3 
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases - 1,342   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 64 
  • Total hospitalizations - 31    
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 1
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 
  • Deaths in 14 days - 0
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Some immunocompromised individuals should receive four doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, February 4, 2022


OLYMPIA – A fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine can help some people with weakened immune systems be less likely to catch COVID-19 and get severely ill. 

Certain individuals who are immunocompromised may receive up to four doses of COVID-19 vaccine, which includes two primary doses of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), an additional primary dose, and a booster dose.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people ages 5 and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get an additional primary shot (third dose) of an mRNA vaccine 28 days after receiving their second dose. 

An additional primary shot may prevent serious and possibly life-threatening COVID-19 in people who may not have responded well to their two-dose mRNA COVID-19 vaccine primary series.

Everyone 12 years of age and older, including immunocompromised people, should get a booster shot when they are eligible. Those who received Pfizer or Moderna should get a booster 5 months after completing their primary series and people who received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine should get a booster 2 months after their first dose.

“COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, but some immunocompromised individuals don’t get strong enough immunity following their initial two-dose series,” said Dr. Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, MD, MPH, Chief Science Officer. 
“Receiving an additional primary dose and a booster dose will help protect those who are more susceptible to the disease. Getting everyone up to date on all vaccine doses they are eligible to receive can also help protect the most vulnerable in our communities.”

According to the CDC, people are considered moderately or severely immunocompromised if they have:
  • Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood.
  • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
  • Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
  • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome).
  • Advanced or untreated HIV infection.
  • Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress their immune system.

People should talk to their trusted healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional primary shot is appropriate for them. For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of the Washington State Department of Health’s website.

The DOH website is your source for a healthy dose of information. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for the DOH blog, Public Health Connection.



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Case updates February 2, 2022

Thursday, February 3, 2022

COVID-19 Updates - increases are reported in 7 or 14 day periods 

 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 75,302,383
  • Cases in past 7 days - 2,908,870
  • Total deaths 888,784

Washington State

  • Wednesday, February 2, 2022: Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, Department of Health is experiencing substantial slowdowns in our data systems


King county

Level of Community Transmission is based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

  • Total confirmed cases - 328,040
  • Cases in past 7 days - 15,529 
  • Total hospitalizations - 10,962
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 357  
  • Total deaths - 2,539
  • Deaths in past 14 days - 80  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases - 87,995 
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,240   
  • Total hospitalizations - 2,386
  • Hospitalizations in past 14 days - 97    
  • Total deaths - 568
  • Deaths in 14 days - 17     
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases - 7,528 
  • Cases in past 7 days - 485    
  • Total hospitalizations - 292    
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 5
  • Total deaths - 123
  • Deaths in 14 days - 3 
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases - 1,324   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 66 
  • Total hospitalizations - 31    
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 1
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 
  • Deaths in 14 days - 0
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH



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Shoreline food truck closed by Public Health

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Wet Mex, a mobile food establishment at 14602 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA was closed by a Public Health food inspector on February 1, 2022 at 2:15pm due to no available running water. 

The establishment will be reopened once the inspector confirms this issue has been resolved.

The Food Establishment Closures homepage is online at www.kingcounty.gov/closures



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Case updates January 28, 2022

Saturday, January 29, 2022

COVID-19 Updates since Wednesday 1/26/2022
 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 73,512,366
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,044,240
  • Total deaths 876,632

Washington State

  • Friday, January 28, 2022: Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, Department of Health is experiencing substantial slowdowns in our data systems. This will result in delays in reporting cases, hospitalizations, and deaths


King county

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

  • Total confirmed cases 315,148 -  6,963 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 22,568 
  • Total hospitalizations 10,553 -    -140 new
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 300  
  • Total deaths 2,311 -  -3 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 84,183  -  1,676 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,507   
  • Total hospitalizations 2,285  -  -31 new   
  • Total deaths 557  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 7,095 -   204 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 488    
  • Total hospitalizations 287 -   -6 new   287
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 4
  • Total deaths 122 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 1,253 - 30 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 108 
  • Total hospitalizations 28 -    -1 new
  • Hospitalizations in past 7 days - 1
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates January 26, 2022

Thursday, January 27, 2022

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 72,310,575 
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,391,060
  • Total deaths 870,195

Washington State

Information at this page.


King county - last updated January 21, 2022

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

  • Total confirmed cases 308,185 -  11,847 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 20,973 
  • Total hospitalizations 10,693 - 78 new  
  • Total deaths 2,314 -  29 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 82,507  -  2,992 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,152   
  • Total hospitalizations 2,316  -  20 new   
  • Total deaths 557  -   5 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 6,891 -   249 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 441    
  • Total hospitalizations 293 -   2 new   
  • Total deaths 122 - 2 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 1,223 - 51 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 118 
  • Total hospitalizations 29 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates January 24, 2022

Monday, January 24, 2022

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 70,641,725 - 222,235 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 4,647,360
  • Total deaths 864,203 - 545 new   

Washington State
  • Washington state is now reporting three days a week. Today is not the day.

King county - last updated January 21, 2022

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

  • Total confirmed cases 296,338 -  11,133 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 22,885 
  • Total hospitalizations 10,615 - 208 new  
  • Total deaths 2,285 -  11 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 79,515  -  2,971 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,787   
  • Total hospitalizations 2,296  -  40 new   
  • Total deaths 552  -   2 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 6,642 -   278 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 544    
  • Total hospitalizations 291 -   10 new   
  • Total deaths 120 - 1 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 1,172 - 59 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 119 
  • Total hospitalizations 29 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates January 22, 2022 -- United States exceeds 70 million cases

Sunday, January 23, 2022

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 70,206,220 - 769,153 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,017,810
  • Total deaths 862,494 - 3,506 new   

Locally, hospitals are overwhelmed and begging people to get vaccinated, get boosted, wear masks, and do all the things they've been told to do to avoid COVID-19.

Non-essential surgeries have been postponed. The governor has called in the National Guard for a month. UW Med is using their 10 Guards to run their testing station so nurses and other medical personnel can return to the floors.

Case numbers have started to drop but 30% of state hospital beds are currently filled by COVID-19 patients, primarily those who were unvaccinated.

Washington state reports that as of January 18, 78.9% of Washingtonians 5 and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 71.6% of people 5 and older are fully vaccinated.

Of course that means that 21% of the state population over 5 is unvaccinated. 

--Diane Hettrick



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Order free COVID-19 at-home tests from the state DOH - when they are in stock

Saturday, January 22, 2022


Washingtonians can order free COVID Tests for delivery to their homes. These are in addition to the tests offered by the federal government.

The state ordering portal is quick and easy! sayyescovidhometest.org 

In an effort to increase access to at-home rapid tests across the state, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is launching a statewide portal that will allow COVID-19 tests to ship directly to households. 

People can order up to 5 free tests for a household. However, supply will be limited at first, and will restock as supply into the state increases.

UPDATE: As of 2am Saturday they were out of stock. Check the portal regularly. sayyescovidhometest.org 

Report positive results to state hotline

It is possible to report a positive test result from an at-home test through the state’s COVID-19 hotline. Hotline personnel will determine next steps based on zip code so results can be recorded and reported, and can guide callers through any questions they may have.

The state hotline, 1-800-525-0127 (then press #), is available Monday from 6am to 10pm, and Tuesday to Sunday (and observed holidays) 6am to 6pm. Language assistance is available.

WA Notify on smartphones

DOH encourages all smartphone users to download or enable WA Notify for not just exposure notifications, but plugging in positive results. For anyone using WA Notify at the time they test positive for COVID-19, they can record their positive test results directly into WA Notify on their devices.



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Case updates January 21, 2022

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 69,437,067 - 765,504 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,088,100
  • Total deaths 858,909 - 2,621 new   

Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 997,703 last reported   
  • Total hospitalizations 50,556 last reported      
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 31.6%
  • Total deaths 10,339 last reported      
  • Friday, January 21, 2022: Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, Department of Health is experiencing substantial slowdowns in our data systems. This will result in delays in reporting cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. 

King county

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10

  • Total confirmed cases 285,205 -  3,893 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 28,925 
  • Total hospitalizations 10,407 -  56 new   
  • Total deaths 2,274 -  1 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 76,544  -  1,086 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 7,632   
  • Total hospitalizations 2,256  -  14 new   
  • Total deaths 550  -   0 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 6,364 -   103 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 679    
  • Total hospitalizations 287 -   -1 new   
  • Total deaths 119 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 1,113 - 25 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 122 
  • Total hospitalizations 29 -    0 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates January 20, 2022

Friday, January 21, 2022

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 68,671,563 - 768,190 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,212,310
  • Total deaths 856,288 - 2,542 new   

Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 997,703 - 13,336 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 50,556 -   225 new  
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 31.6%
  • Total deaths 10,339 -   109 new reported    
  • WA State DOH warns that because of the surge in cases, they are not keeping up with the numbers for cases, hospitalizations, and deaths  

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10


King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 281,312 -  5,087 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 31,994 
  • Total hospitalizations 10,351 -  68 new   
  • Total deaths 2,273 -  5 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 75,458  -  1,559 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 8,603   
  • Total hospitalizations 2,242  -  22 new   
  • Total deaths 550  -   1 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 6,261 -   123 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 741    
  • Total hospitalizations 288 -   3 new   
  • Total deaths 119 - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 1,088 - 29 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 111 
  • Total hospitalizations 29 -    1 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH


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Case updates January 19, 2022

Thursday, January 20, 2022

COVID-19 Updates
 

United States  

  
  • Total cases 67,903,759 - 930,765 new  
  • Cases in past 7 days - 5,285,670
  • Total deaths 853,230 - 2,461 new   

Washington State
  • Total confirmed cases 984,367 - 12,945 new   
  • Total hospitalizations 50,331 -   391 new   
  • Statewide ICU occupancy by COVID-19 patients - 30.9%
  • Total deaths 10,230 -    0 new reported
  • WA State DOH warns that because of the surge in cases, they are not keeping up with the numbers for cases, hospitalizations, and deaths  

Levels of Community Transmission:
based on the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days:

High: ≥ 100
Substantial: 50-99
Moderate: 10-49
Low: < 10


King county 
  • Total confirmed cases 276,225 -  3,447 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 29,112 
  • Total hospitalizations 10,283 -  9 new   
  • Total deaths 2,268 -  22 new   
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Seattle 
  • Total confirmed cases 73,899  -  1,185 new   
  • Cases in past 7 days - 7,842   
  • Total hospitalizations 2,220  -  1 new   
  • Total deaths 549  -   5 new  
  • Level of community transmission HIGH  

Shoreline  
  • Total confirmed cases 6,138 -   54 new  6138
  • Cases in past 7 days - 702    
  • Total hospitalizations 285 -   3 new   
  • Total deaths 119 - 2 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH

Lake Forest Park 
  • Total confirmed cases 1,059 - 7 new    
  • Cases in past 7 days - 104 
  • Total hospitalizations 28 -    2 new
  • Total deaths 5  - 0 new
  • Level of community transmission: HIGH



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