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A Washington riot shifts attention from the virus, but it rages on.

A record again for hospitals and the second-highest daily increase.

December 29, 20202:42 pm The governor said it plainly to open his weekly coronavirus briefing: “There’s not any good news at all.” Advertisement The bad news included a record one-day increase in deaths — 66. The hospitalizations were up six to a new record. The new case count was not a record, but the positivity rate in testing was sky-high again. It was no surprise against this backdrop that the governor will extend his public health emergency declaration, due to expire tomorrow, for 60 days. Advertisement He said there’d been a one-third increase in new cases since Thanksgiving w...

Coronavirus today: Second-highest one-day growth in new cases and rising hospitalizations December 23, 20203:32 pm Said the governor of another grim day in new cases (second-highest of the pandemic), deaths, rising hospitalization and over-the-top positive test rates: Advertisement “Today’s high number of cases is concerning as we’re two days away from Christmas. This is frequently a time to gather with our family in large groups, but this year that presents an increased risk of spreading COVID-19, so let’s plan with our safety guidelines in mind. Please protect yourself and your fami...

Coronavirus today: Preparations begun for more hospital beds   Advertisement Governor Hutchinson said today the state had begun steps to increase hospital capacity to be ready for “whatever comes in January.” He also said a new directive will be issued on indoor gatherings. Hospitalizations hit a new record today, but the governor said “we’re in a better than expected position” because hospitalizations haven’t risen in step with the rise in new cases. Advertisement Nonetheless, with the expectation of more needs, he said the state had reached an agreement with Baptist Health to ...