How Current COVID-19 Cases in Washington Compare to the Nation
Since the first known COVID-19 case was identified in the U.S. on Jan. 21, 2020, there have been a total of about 85,673,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the United States -- or 26,186 for every 100,000 people.
In Washington, the infection rate is far lower than the national average. Since the first known case of COVID-19 was reported in Washington on Jan. 21, 2020, there have been 1,640,182 total infections confirmed in the state -- or 21,766 for every 100,000 people. Of all 50 states and Washington D.C., Washington ranks No. 45 by cumulative COVID-19 cases, adjusted for population.
Just as COVID-19 infections are less concentrated in Washington, so too are deaths. So far, there have been 13,156 COVID-19 related deaths in Washington, or 175 for every 100,000 people. Meanwhile, the national COVID-19 death rate stands at 307 per 100,000 Americans.
Like other states with a lower than average COVID-19 infection rate, Washington implemented strict measures early in the pandemic to help slow the virus’s spread. On Mar. 23, 2020, Washington implemented a temporary statewide stay-at-home order to limit person-to-person contact.
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