Death toll rises by 21: May 7 Washington state coronavirus update

Published 6:08 pm Thursday, May 7, 2020

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The state’s coronavirus death toll increased by 21 in the 24 hours ending at 11:59 p.m. May 6, according to the Washington Department of Health’s Thursday update, bringing the total to 891.

There are 16,231 confirmed cases of covid-19 in Washington state, an increase of 326 cases in the reporting period.

The nation’s death toll rose by 1,987 on Thursday to a total of 75,254, the Washington Post reported.

Visit the Department of Health’s website for cases by county, demographics and more: www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus.

Washington 211 covid-19 Call Center: Do you need information or answers to your questions and concerns about the novel coronavirus (covid-19)? You can call  1-800-525-0127  or text  211-211 for help. You can also text the word  “Coronavirus”  to  211-211  to receive information and updates on your phone wherever you are.

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