New COVID-19 cases in Whitman County bring total to 46

Two females, one male tested positive; county will no longer report number of negative cases

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor

Three new individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Whitman County’s case total to 46.

Two of the positive tests are from females aged 20-39 years. One is from a male aged 20-39 years, according to a press release from the Whitman County Emergency Operations Center. 

All three patients are stable and self-isolating, according to the press release.

The Whitman County Health Department will no longer be reporting the number of negative test results on its website due to an increase in testing, according to the press release.