Recent data reported by the Whatcom County Health Department shows a sharp increase in COVID-19 activity in Whatcom County, following national and state trends. The health department reports Whatcom County has seen more than 80 cases in the last few days. WCHD Director Erika Lautenbach joins Tessa on the KGMI Afternoon News to talk about the current situation in Whatcom County. She says much of these infections are coming from people traveling in and out of the county and other infections stem from gatherings. She urges residents to continue wearing masks when around people and to avoid social gatherings, even small ones in your own home.