Health officials confirm first two Walla Walla County cases of COVID-19

WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County health officials confirmed on Saturday, March 21 that a local resident had tested positive for COVID-19. The Walla Walla County man in his 40s. On, Tuesday, March 23, a second local resident tested positive for COVID-19. The Walla Walla County woman is in her 20s. Both residents will remain under home isolation for fourteen days until they are fever free for 72-hours.

“We want the community to know that we are doing a thorough investigation, instructing each case and contact to stay home under isolation, and we are calling them daily for monitoring purposes.” said Meghan DeBolt, Director.

If you are sick and plan to seek care, please call before going in for care so arrangements can be made to prevent exposing others. For urgent medical needs, call 911. Residents can also call the COVID-19 hotline at (509) 524-2647.