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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

In a few weeks, the county will move into the first part of Phase 1B.

Whitman County continues to issue COVID-19 vaccinations in first phase

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter January 9, 2021

Over 1,000 healthcare workers and older high-risk individuals have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccinations since Dec. 17. Over 500 more individuals are expected to receive their first dose in...

Whitman County confirms one death, 117 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms one death, 117 new COVID-19 cases

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief January 9, 2021

One male aged 60-79 years recently died from COVID-19, which brings the county’s total number of deaths to 23. From Jan. 1-8, 117 individuals tested positive for COVID-19, raising Whitman County’s...

Whitman County had 76 new COVID-19 cases in last week

Whitman County had 76 new COVID-19 cases in last week

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief January 2, 2021

From Dec. 25-31, 76 individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total to 2,784 cases. Of the new cases, three females and four males are aged 0-19 years. Fourteen females...

Whitman County confirms 90 new COVID-19 cases in last week

Whitman County confirms 90 new COVID-19 cases in last week

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief December 26, 2020

From Dec. 19-24, 90 individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total to 2,708 cases. Of the new cases, five females and six males are aged 0-19 years. Sixteen females...

Whitman County had 98 new COVID-19 cases this week

Whitman County had 98 new COVID-19 cases this week

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief December 18, 2020

From Dec. 12-18, 98 individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total to 2,618 cases. Of the new cases, five females and seven males are aged 0-19 years. Nineteen females...

The county will distribute the vaccinations in phases, starting with Phase 1a. This includes high-risk workers and first responders, as well as those who work and reside in long-term care facilities.

COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Whitman County

ANGELICA RELENTE, Evergreen editor-in-chief December 17, 2020

One WSU official says now is the time to “double down” on COVID-19 protective measures, as Whitman County received its first shipment of vaccines today. “We can see the light at the end of the...

Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms nine new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter December 11, 2020

Nine individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total to 2,520 cases. Of the new cases, two females and two males are aged 20-39 years, according to a press release from...

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 15 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter December 10, 2020

Fifteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings the county’s running total to 2,511 cases. Of the new cases, one female and one male are aged 0-19 years, according to a press release...

Students taking courses in professional health science careers like medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine are excluded from the NRC grade option because of accreditation issues, WSU Provost Elizabeth Chilton said.

University officials describe freshmen move-in protocols

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief December 10, 2020

WSU officials discussed the "No Record, COVID" grade option, arrival testing for students in the spring and vaccine distribution during a COVID-19 town hall on Wednesday. The university adopted a new...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency pays for personnel costs associated with the guard, including salaries, housing and food. WSU covers the cost of processing tests, which is worth about $100 each.

Whitman County, WSU to request for national guard to stay in town

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief December 10, 2020

WSU is working with the Whitman County Public Health Department to file a request for the Army National Guard to remain in Pullman after the semester ends. The request will be submitted to the Washington...

Whitman County confirms 10 new positive COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 10 new positive COVID-19 cases

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter December 9, 2020

Ten individuals tested positive for COVID-19 today, bringing Whitman County’s running total to 2,496 cases.  Of the new patients, two females and one male are aged 1-19 years, according to a...

Whitman County confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases

Whitman County confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter December 8, 2020

Thirteen individuals tested positive for COVID-19, which brings Whitman County’s total number of cases to 2,486. Of the new cases, four females and one male are aged 0-19 years, according to a press...

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