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Coronavirus deaths rise to three in Island County

Posted in coronavirus updates, tagged , , , on March 30, 2020| Leave a Comment »

Island County Public Health confirmed Monday night that there have been two more coronavirus-related deaths.

Both were associated with the COVID-19 outbreak at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville.

There are currently 106 confirmed cases in Island County, which includes Whidbey and Camano, with three deaths.

Of the confirmed cases, 44 are associated with Careage.

Island County Public Health is not currently investigating any other outbreaks associated with long-term care facilities or specific locations.

There are 5,161 confirmed cases and 217 deaths in Washington state.

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are spread widely throughout Island County, and residents are reminded that Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order applies to our entire community.

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Coronavirus outbreak at Careage grows

Posted in coronavirus updates, tagged , , , , on March 25, 2020| Leave a Comment »

The Washington State Department of Health has confirmed 24 cases of COVID-19 at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville.

Test results are pending for other residents and employees.

It’s the only known outbreak of the coronavirus associated with a long-term facility in Island County.

That raises the total number of confirmed cases in Island County, which includes Whidbey and Camano, to 54.

There has been one confirmed death – a woman in her 90’s with underlying health conditions, who passed away at home.

There are currently 2,469 confirmed cases in Washington state, with 123 deaths.

 

For more updates:

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

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Potential coronavirus cluster at Whidbey care facility

Posted in coronavirus updates, tagged , , , on March 23, 2020| Leave a Comment »

Island County Public Health is investigating a potential cluster of COVID-19 cases associated with a long-term care facility on Whidbey Island.

A press release issued Monday:

Two cases have been confirmed and test results are pending for other residents and employees.

These cases are the first confirmed cases associated with a long-term care facility in Island County.

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are now spread widely throughout Island County.

All residents must take urgent action to help minimize the health impacts of COVID-19.

Mandates and public health recommendations apply to our entire community, in all locations, on both Camano and Whidbey Islands.

Everyone should assume that anyone they come into contact with could have COVID-19.

Limit movement outside the home to essential activities only.

All citizens should take appropriate cautions to limit public contact.

Everyone’s cooperation on social distancing is needed in order to preserve critical healthcare resources.

If too many people are sick all at once, there will not be enough medical resources to go around.

The healthcare system is planning for surge capacity, but that plan is dependent on us staying home now.

Anyone who has been exposed to a confirmed case should quarantine themselves at home for 14 days.

People experiencing symptoms need to stay at home for at least 3 days after their symptoms resolve or at a minimum 7 days, whichever is longer.

 

For further news:

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

 

UPDATE: Island County Public Health identified the facility as Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville. 

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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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