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Health - Public Health News

Posted on: March 29, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Whatcom County COVID-19 Update for March 29, 2020

On March 29, the Whatcom County Health Department has identified 14 new cases of COVID-19 in Whatcom County. The total number of confirmed cases is 116. Three new deaths have been reported.

Visit our COVID-19 website for complete case numbers and more information. Media can email a Public Information Officer through Whatcom Unified Command.

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