Through connections, outbreaks spike in Snohomish County
EVERETT — In one week, the number of COVID-19 outbreaks in Snohomish County jumped from three to 13, the health district reported Friday. And cases continue to rise.
An outbreak consists of any two cases that are linked through a place, event or social circle. The outbreaks reported this week are connected to three adult family homes, three child care companies, a law firm, local government, a long-term care home, a manufacturer, a retail store, a shelter and a social gathering, according to the Snohomish Health District report. In all, 45 cases have been linked to the outbreaks.
“With the current level and trajectory of transmission in Snohomish County, it is important to take action to stop the spread,” said Dr. Chris Spitters, the county’s top health officer, in a news release.
In the past two weeks, there have been 80 new cases per 100,000 county residents — nearly four times the benchmark to enter Phase 2 of the governor’s four-phase reopening plan.
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