Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

1,882 total COVID-19 cases; six people in hospital

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter

Fifteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Whitman County’s total number of cases to 1,882. There has been a total of 19 deaths.

Of the new cases, one is a female is aged 0-19 years, according to a press release from the Whitman County Emergency Operations Center. One female and eight males are aged 20-39 years. One female and two males are aged 40-59 years. One female is aged 60-79 years, and one female is over 80 years old.

Six people are in the hospital. All other patients are stable and self-isolating.

Residents are reminded to wear masks and practice social distancing.