Coronavirus, Public Health

King County COVID-19 cases total rises to 83, deaths to 17

The Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Image: NIAID-RML

From Public Health – Seattle & King County

Twelve new cases of COVID-19 have been reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County through Saturday, 3/7/20, bringing the total number of reported King County cases to 83.

Of the 12 new cases reported today, two are deaths. The total number of deaths reported to Public Health is now 17. The two deaths being reported today include:

  • A woman in her 80s, a Life Care Center resident, was hospitalized at EvergreenHealth, and who died on 3/6/20
  • A man in his 90s, a Life Care Center resident, was hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center, and who died 3/5/20

Of the 17 deaths reported, 16 are associated with Life Care Center.

For more information about the outbreak and what you can do to protect yourself and your family go to the Public Health – Seattle & King County website.