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Lauren Alexander is vaccinated against Covid-19 on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle. As of Thursday, anyone 16 years of age and older is eligible. Credit: KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer
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As of Friday, April 16, the Washington State Department of Health reports:
5,380 Covid-19 related deaths; 357,122 confirmed cases; 26,772 probable cases; and a 1.4% death rate among positive cases.
Compared to white people and Asian people, the rate of Covid cases is nearly three times higher for Black people, and nearly seven times higher for Latino/x people and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders.
Washington state boosts COVID-19 testing for variants, even as vaccinations on the rise
Washington is among the top states in the nation that tests viruses specifically for variants, which may spread more easily than the original virus. Author: Christine Pae (KING 5) Published: 10:22 PM PDT April 17, 2021 Updated: 10:22 PM PDT April 17, 2021
SEATTLE Washington s COVID-19 testing capabilities remain a critical part of managing the pandemic, even as vaccinations increase among the population that is now fully eligible for the shot.
Laboratories affiliated with the Washington State Department of Health are increasing genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 to detect ever-spreading variants of the virus.
Genomic sequencing, also known as genotyping, is a process that studies a virus s genetic makeup to detect mutations or variants.
Americans suspend team activities due to positive COVID-19 test
The Western Hockey League announced on Saturday afternoon that the Tri-City Americans have suspended all team activities as a result of a positive COVID-19 test for a player within the team cohort.
“The WHL is working in consultation with the Washington State Department of Health regarding the matter concerning the Tri-City Americans,” the league said in a prepared statement. “Pending determination of close contacts and further test results, the WHL will provide further information.”
The Americans last played on Tuesday against the Seattle Thunderbirds, but their opponents are not considered close contacts based upon when the positive COVID-19 test was recorded.
Washington state boosts COVID-19 testing for variants, even with vaccinations on the rise
Washington is among the top states in the nation that tests viruses specifically for variants, which may spread more easily than the original virus. Author: Christine Pae (KING 5) Published: 10:22 PM PDT April 17, 2021 Updated: 8:16 AM PDT April 18, 2021
SEATTLE Washington s COVID-19 testing capabilities remain a critical part of managing the pandemic, even as vaccinations increase. Everyone in Washington age 16 and older is now eligible for the vaccine.
Laboratories affiliated with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) are increasing genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 to detect ever-spreading variants of the virus.