Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Whatcom County

As of Monday, March 16, we will be updating this page by noon each day with new cases received through 11:59 pm the previous day. We will update this information sooner if significant developments occur. 

Last updated: Saturday, March 21, 2020 11:03 am.

Confirmed Cases**14
Negative Results*249
Deaths2

Confirmed Case Details:

  • Female in her 60s
  • Female in her 70s
  • Male in his 80s
  • Female in her 40s
  • Male in his 60s
  • Female in her 50s
  • Male in his 80s
  • Female in her 60s
  • Female in her 40s
  • Female in her 20s
  • Male in his 60s
  • Male in his 40s
  • Male in his teens
  • Male in his 50s
** Confirmed Cases: Positive test results for Whatcom County residents reported in the Washington Disease Reporting System as of 11:59 pm.

*Negative Results: Negative test results available for individuals that are known to the Whatcom County Health Department in the Washington Disease Reporting System as of 11:59 pm.

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