Thurston County reports 20 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday
Thurston County announced 20 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. 139 people have tested positive for the virus within the past seven days. Of those, 23 have been hospitalized and two have died.
The county is also still dealing with six COVID-19 facility outbreaks, also known as “congregate care setting” outbreaks.
Besides the outbreak at Garden Courte, the county is dealing with five other outbreaks at another assisted living facility, two adult family homes, and two nursing homes.
Washington state reported 919 new cases on Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 102,264 cases. Neighboring Pierce County reported 109 new cases on Saturday and one death.
This story was originally published October 24, 2020 at 3:27 PM.
Jon Manley
The News Tribune