News for the Week of September 27

News highlights for the week of September 27.

Latest Numbers. In Mercer Island, there have been 885 positive cases reported as of September 30. DOH reported a total of 584,023 confirmed cases as of September 29. There have been 7,726 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the latest city and county data, click here.

Situation Reports. The next SitRep will be available the afternoon of October 22. Click here to catch up on the latest information and reports.

Vaccine News

COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough report. Between January 17, 2021 – September 18, DOH officials have identified 41,721 vaccine breakthrough cases in the state. Of the cases that have data available (about half), 89% reported symptoms, 9% were hospitalized, and 386 people died. Read the full September 29 report.

80% of people ages 12+ fully vaccinated in King County and 86% have received at least one dose.

King County Vaccine Data At-a-Glance. Page updated daily here.

Need vaccine support? Call the DOH support line 1-833-VAX-HELP for assistance.

COVID-19 pop-up vaccination events in October. Upcoming COVID-19 vaccination pop-up events.