Updates From Public Health- Thursday March 19

Today’s Public Health Update announces 131 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 693. In addition, 4 new deaths reported, bringing the total of confirmed deaths in King County to 60.

[King County Creative will share updates from Public Health daily, based on the information on Public Health Insider.]

Case updates

Public Health – Seattle & King County is reporting the following confirmed cases and deaths due to COVID-19 through 11:59 p.m. on 3/18/20.

  • 693 confirmed cases (up 131 from yesterday)
  • 60 confirmed deaths  (up 4 from yesterday)

These additional deaths include:

  • A man in his 60s, who died on 3/18
  • A woman in her 80s, who died on 3/14
  • A woman in her 90s, who died on 3/17 at Overlake Medical Center
  • A woman in her 70s, who died on 3/17 at Overlake Medical Center

Of the 60 deaths reported, 35 are confirmed to be associated with Life Care Center of Kirkland.