Hospitalizations might be cresting, but deaths are on the rise in WA COVID-19 surge
Hospitalizations associated with the Delta variant are declining in some parts of Washington state, but deaths are increasing and border communities continue to struggle with COVID-19 cases. That was the update Monday from the Washington State Hospital Association, which has been hosting weekly media briefings with health officials from across the state to offer updates on the COVID case surge. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Getty)
Gov. Inslee calls for federal help as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Washington state
Gov. Jay Inslee is requesting federal staffing resources, including Department of Defense personnel, to support the Washington health care system in response to rising COVID-19 hospitalizations, his office announced Monday. The request was made via a letter to Jeff Zients, federal COVID-19 response coordinator. “Once the Delta variant hit Washington state, COVID-19 hospitalizations skyrocketed,” Inslee said in his letter. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Ted S. Warren)
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The United States will extend its border closure with Canada to non-essential travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic another month, the White House announced Monday, Sept. 20. White House Response Coordinator Jeff Zients announced the closure will be extended until Oct. 21, USA Today reported along with several other national news sources. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.
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