Total COVID-19 cases continue to rise

New cases bring Whitman County’s total to 211; all patients are aged 1-19 or 20-39 years

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter

Thirty-nine individuals tested positive for COVID-19 in Whitman County, raising the case total to 211. 

Of the new cases, 10 females and three males are aged 1-19 years, according to a press release from the Whitman County Emergency Operations Center. Twenty-six patients are aged 20-39 years; 12 are females and 14 are males. They are all stable and self-isolating. 

Residents and students are reminded to stay vigilant by wearing masks and practicing social distancing while in public.