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August 3, 2021 4:21 PM
Updated:
OLYMPIA, Wash. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday it is concerned about the rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the state due to the spread of the delta variant, and has made several updates to its COVID-19 data dashboard.
Over the past four days, the department said an average of 1,500 new cases have been reported each day. The percentage of people testing positive for the virus is also climbing to 5.5 percent, which is up from 2 percent a month ago.
In today’s data dashboard update, the department said 6,000 new cases will be reported due to a backlog from July 30; more than 600 people are hospitalized with the virus, an increase of more than 20 percent from last week; and the delta variant, which is a more transmissible strain of the virus, is the dominant strain in Washington making up around 76 percent of cases.
Aug 4, 2021
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is concerned about a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations being seen across the state due to the spread of the delta variant. Over the past four days, an average of 1,500 new cases have been reported each day. Hospital occupancy is at the highest levels seen to date in 2021 due to increased COVID-19 transmission, patient demand, and hospital staffing challenges. Today’s data dashboard update will reflect the following increases:
Cases: 6,000 new cases will be reported today following a backlog from July 30.
Testing: Percent positivity is climbing rapidly to 5.5%, up from a low of 2% a month ago.