Latest COVID spike may have peaked in July, data shows
EVERETT — The latest spike in COVID-19 cases may have peaked in July, data shows.
In a two-week period ending Aug. 1, the Snohomish Health District reported about 100 COVID-19 infections per 100,000 residents — the benchmark to enter Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan is 25.
The latest 14-day cycle, which ended Saturday, showed 87.
Statewide data mirrors those results.
“We’re starting to feel more confident that the trend you’re seeing is real,” state Health Officer Kathy Lofy told reporters Wednesday.
Health experts attributed the dip to more people wearing masks and social distancing.
That’s good news, but it’s far too early to celebrate, they said.
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