Whatcom County sees 22% increase in rolling COVID-19 case counts, three deaths last week

As the fifth wave of COVID-19 has led to a national reconsideration of inside masking recommendations for all, Whatcom County is seeing increases in cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

Whatcom County saw a 22% increase in rolling case counts going from nine cases on July 7 to 11 cases on July 14, the dates for which the most complete data was available from the state Department of Health. Statewide, there was a 41% increase over the same time period.