That's because there are only 18 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Washington. 6 of 18 is 33%, or 1 in 3. By comparison, the death rate from influenza is less than 0.1% (1 in 1,000).
However, this is an overstated death rate for COVID-19, because we don't know (and probably never will know) the true infection rate. See my other comment for details.
That's because there are only 18 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Washington. 6 of 18 is 33%, or 1 in 3. By comparison, the death rate from influenza is less than 0.1% (1 in 1,000).
However, this is an overstated death rate for COVID-19, because we don't know (and probably never will know) the true infection rate. See my other comment for details.