One COVID-related death reported in Whatcom County Thursday, along with 72 new cases

For the third straight day, the number of Whatcom County’s total of COVID-related deaths increased, as the Washington State Department of Health’s dashboard on Thursday, Jan. 28, reported the county had one more death along with 72 new confirmed coronavirus cases.

Overall, Whatcom County has seen 5,402 confirmed cases and 64 related deaths during the pandemic, according to state data as of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, meaning 1.2% of all COVID cases in Whatcom County have been linked to a death.