Whatcom vaccinations on track for 70% by June 29, but 37 new COVID-19 cases reported

Whatcom County is slightly ahead of state averages in vaccinations but saw 37 new COVID-19 cases in the most recent numbers reported on the Washington State Department of Health’s coronavirus dashboard.

The state’s latest report showed Whatcom County had 35 new COVID-19 cases for a total of 9,047 confirmed cases, 430 hospitalizations — up three from the last report — and 98 related deaths during the pandemic, according to state data. An additional 382 probable cases — up 11 from the last report — have been reported in Whatcom County during the pandemic, resulting from positive antigen tests not confirmed by a molecular test.