Latest data shows COVID-19 continuing to hit Whatcom’s unvaccinated residents hardest

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Whatcom County residents were 3½ times more likely to contract COVID-19 during the final week of September than those who were fully vaccinated, according to analysis of data released by the Whatcom County Health Department. During the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2, there were a total 466 COVID cases, 22 hospitalizations and eight deaths reported, according to the health department’s latest data report released Friday, Oct 8. Of those 332 cases (71%), 18 hospitalizations (82%) and five deaths (62%) were in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated residents, according to the health department.