BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Whatcom County has seen a recent uptick in positive virus infections, according to the Department of Health.
For Thursday- Saturday, the most recent three days available, a total 39 positives were reported.
The 14-day rate per 100,000 population, which has a safe start goal of 25, has increased to almost 45.
State Secretary of Health John Wiesman said Sunday, “The counties where we are seeing plateaus or increases in case counts illustrate the continued importance of limiting the size and frequency of our in-person gatherings, wearing face coverings and staying home when we are sick.”