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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

News from August 2022

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43 Hispanic people in Washington passed away in week ending August 13

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 14, 2022

There were 43 Hispanic people who died in Washington in the week ending August 13, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Death count exceeds upper threshold of death expectancy during week July 30 in The state of Washington

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 14, 2022

Washington's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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10 people die in the state of Washington from kidney disease in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 14, 2022

There were 10 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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Inslee issues directive for monkeypox virus (MPV) plan of action

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee today issued Directive 22-18 to expand upon the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) ongoing efforts to prevent and control the spread of the monkeypox virus (MPV). MPV has spread across several countries, and the U.S. has been tracking MPV since the first U.S. case was confirmed on May 17, 2022. As of August 11, 2022, there are approximately 10,768 cases of MPV in the U.S. and 254 cases in Washington.

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16 people in 45-64 age group in District of Columbia are estimated to have died during week ending July 30

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 13, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 16 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 30.

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How many 65-74-year-olds died in District of Columbia during week ending July 30?

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 13, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending July 30.

State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state.

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Department of Health reenergizes vision for health in Washington

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has developed a transformational plan to reenergize the agency’s priorities, focus, and commitment to its vision of equity and optimal health for all.

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Rental vacancies in the state of Washington up 0.7 percent from 2020 to 2021

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 12, 2022

Rental vacancies in Washington were 4.5 percent in 2021, an increase of 0.7 percent over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report.

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Washington 211 call takers can provide information and answer questions on MPV; assistance is available in 240 languages

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2022

People across Washington can now call 1-833-829-HELP for the latest information on Monkeypox virus (MPV).

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72 people die in the state of Washington with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 10, 2022

There were 72 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 7.5% increase over the previous week.

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26 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in the state of Washington during week ending July 23

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 10, 2022

There were 26 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington in the week ending July 23, making up 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in the state of Washington.

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45 people die in the state of Washington with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 10, 2022

There were 45 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 9.8% increase over the previous week.

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324 people age 85 and older in Washington are estimated to have died during week ending July 23

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 10, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 324 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 23.

Yakama Nation Tribal Council signs resolution to support four roundabouts on US 97, SR 22 and SR 223

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

The Yakama Nation Tribal Council signed a resolution for the Washington State Department of Transportation to move forward with building four roundabouts along US 97 and State Route 22 from Lateral A to State Route 223.

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Department of Health releases updated COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools & child care

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

The guidance takes lessons learned from the first two and a half years of the pandemic, and outlines both required and recommended measures for the 2022-23 school year to help reduce COVID-19 transmission in school and child care settings.

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226 people die in the state of Washington from heart disease in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 9, 2022

There were 226 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 11.4% decrease from the previous week.

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CDC estimates 322 people in 75-84 age group in Washington died during week ending July 23

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 322 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 23.

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How many Washington nursing home residents are vaccinated against COVID-19 by June 26?

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 9, 2022

Washington is the 24th most vaccinated state in the US.

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226 people die in the state of Washington from cancer in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Evergreen Reporter | Aug 9, 2022

There were 226 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in the state of Washington during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 12.1% decrease from the previous week.