Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases
Testing has decreased due to the air quality in the county; all new patients are stable and self-isolating
September 15, 2020
Eleven individuals tested positive for COVID-19, raising Whitman County’s total to 1,065 cases.
Of the new patients, two females and two males are aged 1-19 years, according to a press release from the Whitman County Emergency Operations Center. Seven patients are aged 20-39 years; one is female and six are male. They are all stable and self-isolating.
Testing has decreased due to the current air quality in the county. The decrease of positive test results does not mean a decrease in viral activity, according to the press release.
Residents are reminded to wear masks and practice social distancing.