No new deaths reported Tuesday, while Whatcom County’s coronavirus cases grow by 10
No additional Whatcom County residents who tested positive for COVID-19, the new coronavirus, have died, although the number of cases continues to increase, according to information released Tuesday, April 7, by the Whatcom County Health Department.
That means the total number of deaths in Whatcom County due to the coronavirus pandemic remains at 19, the health department reported.
Ten more Whatcom County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, the health department reported Tuesday, bringing the county’s total number diagnosed with the respiratory illness to 238.
More than 1.4 million cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed worldwide, with more than 81,200 deaths as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Johns Hopkins University. The United States has more than 387,500 confirmed cases — the most reported cases of any nation — with at least 12,291 deaths.
Overall, the Washington State Department of Health reported 8,682 cases and 394 deaths as of Tuesday afternoon.
BEHIND THE STORY
MOREWhat you should know about the coronavirus
COVID-19, the new coronavirus, is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2.
The disease is spread through contact between people within six feet of each other, especially through coughing and sneezing that expels respiratory droplets that land in the mouths or noses of people nearby.
Although most of the cases have been mild, the disease is especially dangerous for the elderly and others with weaker immune systems.
Click the drop-down icon in the upper right of this card for more information on symptoms and how to stop its spread.
What you can do
Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, according to the Whatcom County Health Department.
▪ Keep six feet between yourself and others when in public.
▪ Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
▪ Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth with hands that haven’t been washed.
▪ Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, throw the tissue in the trash and then wash your hands.
▪ Stay home if you feel sick. Avoid others who are sick.
▪ If your symptoms are severe and require medical care, call your doctor first.
This story was originally published April 7, 2020 at 11:49 AM.
