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COVID-19 cases in Snohomish County continue to surge, with the latest two-week case rate at 368 per 100,000 residents through Nov. 28.

Hospitalizations have been hovering in the high-80s to low-90s each day, and the number of deaths has continued to increase.

Also concerning is the number of long-term care facilities experiencing outbreaks. As of Dec. 2, there were 44 ongoing outbreaks in these facilities involving approximately 500 cases.

For these reasons, the Snohomish Health District has recommended that all long-term care facilities in Snohomish County to immediately follow Phase 1 o...