Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement.
We saw 15 more outbreaks and 113 more cases at long-term care facilities this week. If you feel sick, stay home from work and get tested for COVID-19. If you test positive, you may be eligible for free life-saving treatment.
Businesses and long-term care facilities had 48 outbreaks with 444 cases, a 60% increase in the number of outbreaks and a 53% increase in associated cases from last week.
We added 3 new larger outbreaks (10 or more active cases) and didn’t close any.
Learn about outbreak definitions and find more data in the Outbreaks section at tpchd.org/covid19cases.
Find more information on:
- Case counts, hospitalizations, vaccination and other metrics.
- COVID-19 vaccines.
- Getting a COVID-19 test.
- Childcare and schools.
MASK MANDATE WAS LIFTED TOO EARLY.