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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Whitman County confirms one death, 14 new cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 14 new cases

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2020

A male over 80 years old died today, and 14 individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing Whitman County’s total to 1,854 cases.  Of the new patients, one female and one male are aged 1-19...

Whitman County confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter November 2, 2020

Sixteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19 this weekend, which raises Whitman County’s total to 1,840. Of the new cases, one female and one male are aged 0-19 years, according to a press release...

Whitman County confirms one death, seven new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, seven new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 30, 2020

One female aged 60-79 years died from COVID-19, which brings the county’s total number of deaths to 17. Seven individuals tested positive for COVID-19, raising Whitman County’s total number of cases...

Whitman County confirms two deaths, 13 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms two deaths, 13 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 29, 2020

Two females over 80 years old have died from COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total deaths to 16. Thirteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings the county’s total to 1,817...

Whitman County confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 28, 2020

Twelve individuals tested positive for COVID-19. Of the new cases, one female is aged 0-19 years, and three females are aged 20-39 years, according to a press release from the Whitman County Emergency...

County confirms one death, five new COVID-19 cases

County confirms one death, five new COVID-19 cases

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 27, 2020

A male patient aged over 80 years died today, bringing the total of COVID-related deaths to 14. Five individuals tested positive for COVID-19 today, raising Whitman County’s total to 1,792 cases,...

Whitman County confirms one death, 54 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 54 cases

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter October 26, 2020

A man aged 60-79 years died today, bringing the total of COVID-19-related deaths in Whitman County to 13.  Fifty-four individuals tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday, bringing the county’s...

Testing is being done at a mobile dental clinic. People can drive up and receive testing from medical professionals who are outside the clinic. 

WSU students help conduct COVID-19 testing in Yakima

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter October 26, 2020

A student with the WSU College of Nursing in Yakima is helping conduct COVID-19 testing for Yakima residents.  Yakima was a COVID-19 hotspot during the summer, said Lisa Vickers, Yakima campus director...

Whitman County confirms two deaths, 18 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms two deaths, 18 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 23, 2020

One female and one male older than 80 years old died from COVID-19, which marks 12 deaths in the county. Eighteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings the county’s total to 1,733...

Whitman County confirms one death, 24 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 24 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter October 22, 2020

One female over 80 years old has died, which marks the tenth death from COVID-19. Twenty-four individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total number of cases to 1,715,...

WSU announced last week that there would be no traditional spring break this year. The announcement experienced mixed reactions across social media, with some approving of the decision and others criticizing the administration’s lack of communication with students.

Students react to spring break cancelation

MATT HOLM, Evergreen reporter October 22, 2020

WSU’s decision to modify the schedule for spring semester has left many students feeling displeased with university officials. “I push 18 credits a semester," said Christian Shaffer, senior double...

WSU officials say the decision to cancel spring break is a preemptive measure against COVID-19.

WSU officials explain spring break decision

ALEXANDRIA OSBORNE, Editor-in-chief October 22, 2020

WSU officials discussed the decision to cancel spring break and delay the start of spring semester, increased availability on-campus testing as well as COVID-19-related research at an Oct. 21 COVID-19...

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