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1 dead, 32 test positive after COVID-19 outbreak at Kitsap County veterans home

By The Associated Press

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By The Associated Press

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — State officials say one resident has died and a total of 32 residents and workers at the Washington Veterans Home at Retsil have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

The Kitsap Sun reports the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs announced the death in a letter to residents and their families.

No other information about the death was made available.

It comes as 24 residents and eight staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since July 30.

State data shows that 97% of the residents are vaccinated.

However, just 174 of a 334-person staff — or 52% — is vaccinated.

Gov. Jay Inslee has mandated vaccinations for all state workers by Oct. 18.

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