Coronavirus

Number of COVID-19 cases in King County rises to 71, deaths to 15

Transmission electron microscopic image COVID-19. The spherical viral particles, colorized blue, contain cross-sections through the viral genome, seen as black dots. Photo Credit: Hannah A Bullock; Azaibi Tamin/CDC

From the Washington State Department of Health

Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 have been reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County through 11:59 p.m., Friday night, bringing the total number of reported King County cases to 71. 

Of the 13 new cases reported today, two are deaths. In addition, two cases previously reported last week are people who have now died. The total number of deaths reported to Public Health is now 15. The four deaths being reported today include:

  • A man in his 70s, a Life Care Center resident, was hospitalized at EvergreenHealth, and who died on 3/2/20. This case is included in the 13 new cases being reported today.
  • A woman in her 80s, a Life Care Center resident, was hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center, and who died 3/5/20. This case is included in the 13 new cases being reported today.
  • A woman in her 70s, a Life Care Center resident, was hospitalized at EvergreenHealth, and who died on 3/6/20. This case was previously reported on 3/5/20.
  • A woman in her 80s, a Life Care Center resident, was hospitalized at EvergreenHealth, and who died on 3/6/20. This case was previously reported on 3/2/20.

Of the 15 deaths reported, 14 are associated with Life Care Center.