Coronavirus deaths reach 39 in Tri-Cities. More cases at Tyson and in health workers

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Another death from complications of COVID-19 was announced Tuesday by the Benton Franklin Health District, bringing the total to 39 in the Tri-Cities area.

The health district also reported increases in overall cases, in hospitalized patients who may have COVID-19, in cases tied to Tyson Fresh Meats near the Tri-Cities, in healthcare workers and in nursing homes.

There are now 727 confirmed or probable cases that are known in Benton and Franklin Counties since the start of the outbreak, an increase of about 6% since Monday, according to the health district.

The Tuesday report showed a significant jump in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 or symptoms typical of COVID-19 in recent days.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/coronavirus-deaths-reach-39-in-tri-cities-more-cases-at-tyson-and-in-health-workers/ar-BB130I1d

[captain queeg]

1. There's a big beef processing plant in Pasco

At least there was when I lived there. It was Washington Beef at that time. Could have changed hands since. I wonder if that’s contributing to the numbers.