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Dr. Jesse Erasmus checks vero cells as he works on the development of a replicon, or replicating, RNA vaccine, used to combat Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2), at a microbiology lab at the University of Washington School of Medicine on December 10, 2020 in Seattle. (Karen Ducey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE Coronavirus activity remains high in Washington and across the United States heading toward the holidays, and health officials continue to urge precautionary measures well into 2021.
The Washington State Department of Health reported more than 3,100 new coronavirus cases Friday and added 29 deaths to its official tally.
According to the risk assessment dashboard, Washington s rate of new cases has grown to 460 per 100,000 residents over two weeks more than 18 times the target threshold. All but one of the state s 39 counties currently show rates well into the highest transmission bracket.
UpdatedFri, Dec 11, 2020 at 8:11 am PT
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Dr. Jesse Erasmus works on the development of a replicon, or replicating, RNA vaccine, used to combat Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2), at a microbiology lab at the University of Washington School of Medicine on Dec. 10, 2020 in Seattle. (Karen Ducey/Getty Images)
OLYMPIA, WA The Washington State Department of Health on Thursday made a major adjustment to how it publicly reports coronavirus deaths, resulting in a noticeable drop in the totals reflected on the state dashboard.
Previously, the department included deaths that had a preliminary cause listed, the department said. Moving forward, the count will only include cases with an official, registered cause of death listed. According to state health officials, the change will streamline its process as death counts increase and allow for more precise reporting.