52 deaths, more than 1,000 confirmed cases statewide

Health officials say at least 52 people in Washington state have died from the coronavirus, with more than 1,000 cases confirmed in 20 counties. Schools have been ordered closed and starting Tuesday, all restaurants and bars are now shut down statewide, only open for takeout and delivery service.

Tuesday:

4:08pm – Safeway and Albertsons stores across Washington state announced Tuesday afternoon that they will be reserving Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 – 9 a.m. for “at-risk shoppers,” including seniors, pregnant woman, those with compromised immune systems or people who have been advised to avoid leaving home.

“We are asking for customers to honor the reserved hours and we thank the community in advance for their compassion and understanding toward their neighbors and for helping us maintain these temporary operation guidelines.” Read more.

3:31pm – The Washington State Department of Health reports 1,012 confirmed cases statewide, and 52 deaths. Clark, Grant, King, and Snohomish are the only four counties with coronavirus deaths, with the most in King County at 43.

As testing capacity has increased, there are now 13,117 negative test results reported by the state.

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