Health District: Increased hospitalizations may be on the way

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Health District: Increased hospitalizations may be on the way

There were 18 new cases in Mill Creek in the second half of July

Series: Coronavirus | Story 137

Last updated 8/3/2020 at 4:38pm

The Snohomish Health District, in its report detailing COVID-19 in the county July 12-25, shows that the current wave of COVID-19 activity is finding its way into older age groups and could lead to a sustained increase in hospitalizations in the coming weeks.

Mill Creek has recorded 96 cases since the pandemic began, with 57 people having recovered, as of Aug. 3. Six people have died from the virus in Mill Creek since the pandemic began, according to Health District data.

Among other notes:

• A case rate of 97.8 per 100,000 population for the two-week period of 7/12-7/25, an increase f...

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