Whatcom sees 36 new COVID-19 cases, as Bellingham schools announce schedule changes

Whatcom County saw 36 more confirmed COVID-19 cases but no new related deaths reported on the Washington State Department of Health’s coronavirus dashboard Thursday, April 15.

Overall, Whatcom County has seen 7,641 confirmed cases and 89 related deaths during the pandemic, according to state data as of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. An additional 280 probable cases — up four from Wednesday’s report — have been reported in Whatcom County during the pandemic, resulting from positive antigen tests not confirmed by a molecular test.