Whitman County confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases

Total county case count is 1,938; five people in hospital

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter

Eleven individuals tested positive for COVID-19 today, which brings Whitman County’s total to 1,938 cases.

Of the new cases, four females and one male are aged 0-19 years, according to a press release from the Whitman County Emergency Operations Center. Two females and one male are aged 20-39 years. Three males are aged 40-59 years.

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

Residents are reminded to practice social distancing and wear masks.