In the Hunger Games movie series, President Snow says a leader must give people a little hope, to ensure their compliance. Too much hope? They become rebellious.
Several West side counties, and a few in Central WA, fully expecting to be 'demoted.' Benton appears to be in good shape, Franklin County edging towards limit.
At least 7 counties are at or very close, to the 25 cases per 100,000 in population 'required' in Phase program to move to 4, which is basically back to normal.
Report shows deaths statewide, by county, probables, confirmed, suspect, and other categories. Does NOT provide demographic breakdown of ages where death occurs most, nor does it list if persons had underlying conditions.