Whitman County confirms 34 new COVID-19 cases

County has a running total of 2,155 COVID-19 cases; six people in hospital

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter

Thirty-four individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total number of cases to 2,155.

Of the new cases, two females and three males are aged 0-19 years, according to a press release from the Whitman County Emergency Operations Center. Nine females and 11 males are aged 20-39 years. Three females and three males are aged 40-59 years. One female and two males are aged 60-79 years.

Six people are in the hospital. All other patients are stable and self-isolating. There have been 22 deaths in the county.

Residents are reminded to wear masks and practice social distancing.