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Camano registers first COVID-19 death

Posted in coronavirus updates, tagged , , , , on May 29, 2020| Leave a Comment »

As Island County moves into Phase 2 of the Safe Start reopening plan, there was a stark reminder Friday the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet.

Camano Island recorded its first death from the novel coronavirus, a woman “in her forties with pre-existing medical conditions.”

It’s the 11th COVID-19 related death in the county, with the other 10 deaths on Whidbey Island.

Ten of the 11 deaths are linked to long-term care facilities.

This marks just the third time the Island County Health Department has sent out a press release dealing specifically with a COVID-19 death.

The two previous times came on March 19, when Island County recorded its first death, and March 30, when two deaths were noted.

There are 180 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county as of May 28, with 143 on Whidbey and 37 on Camano.

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Island County records first COVID-19 death

Posted in coronavirus updates, tagged , , , on March 19, 2020| Leave a Comment »

Island County recorded its first COVID-19 related death Thursday.

The woman, who was in her early 90’s and had underlying health conditions, passed away at home.

As of Thursday, Island County Public Health has 17 confirmed positive cases.

With the novel coronavirus wide-spread, all residents are urged to take action to help minimize the spread of the disease.

**Events with 50 people or more are prohibited.

**Events with fewer than 50 people are prohibited unless event organizers observe the COVID-19 prevention measures outlined by the Centers for Disease Control.

**Mandated temporary closure of restaurants (except take-out and delivery services), bars, and entertainment and recreational facilities.

**Close contact with others should be limited as much as possible.

**Individuals at-risk for severe illness should stay at home.

 

For updates, see:

https://www.islandcountywa.gov/Health/Pages/COVID-19.aspx

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