The total number of COVID-19 cases reported this week by Lewis County Public Health and Social Services (LCPHSS) jumped upward to 144 new cases in the week of July 8 to July 14 after seeing a dip the previous week at 120.
Deaths and hospitalizations in Lewis County from the disease stayed the same in the reporting week of July 8-14 with no new deaths and 17 new hospitalizations.
The total number of COVID-19 outbreaks reported in congregate care settings remained the same as well, with seven total underway.
A total of 229 individuals were tested at the Lewis County Mall Discovery Health Test Site in the last week, with 10,886 tests having been administered since the site opened on Nov. 26, 2021.
The county’s case totals do not include those discovered from at-home testing.
Vaccines are now available for residents ages 6 months and older. By the last reporting period, 57.4% of county residents in that age group had initiated the primary vaccination series.
To find COVID-19 vaccine appointments and locations, visit https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/.
