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  • Whitman County's second positive COVID-19 result

    Whitman County Emergency Operations Center|Mar 19, 2020

    Whitman County received its second positive test on Monday, March 23, 2020, 70-79 year old female. Public Health Department is investigating close contacts. More information to follow as available. The Whitman County Health Department regularly updates their Facebook page with helpful information regarding personal protection and the status of county health operations. The Whitman County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains partially activated and is carefully monitoring the situation and providing interagency coordination above and beyond...

  • Confirmed COVID-19 case in Whitman County

    Whitman County Emergency Operations Center|Mar 19, 2020

    Pullman, Washington—Whitman County Health Department received a positive test result for COVID-19 in a Whitman County resident. Patient is female between the age of 20 – 29. Patient has recovered and is self-isolating at home. We are working to identify anyone who may have an exposure risk because of contact with this person. The current risk of COVID-19 in Washington is increasing. As more people are tested, we expect to find more positive cases in Whitman County. People most at risk are those who have traveled to an area of high com...