Walla Walla County announces new COVID-19 death

WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County health officials announced that a local man in his 60s, who had tested positive for COVID-19, passed away. This news brings the countywide death toll to six.

As of Tuesday, there were 941 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county. Of those cases, 872 have recovered. Sixty-two people are currently under in-home isolation, and one person is hospitalized.

“We wish to express our deepest sympathies to his friends and family during this difficult time,” said a representative from the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH).

Walla Walla County remains in Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start plan. As many in the community feel the stressful impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, DCH would like to remind community members that there are resources available. If you need help or support, please call the Community Health Hotline at (509) 524-2647 daily from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. or email health@co.walla-walla.wa.us.