Walla Walla Unified Command announced five new COVID-19 related deaths

WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County health officials were notified that two local men, one in his 50s and one in his 70s, as well as three local women in their 70s that had tested positive for COVID-19, have passed away.

“We offer our heartfelt condolence to friends and families during this difficult time,” said Kara Breymeyer, DCH Preventative Services Division Manager.

Case overview as of 12/08/2020 @ 5 p.m.

New cases for the day: 41

Confirmed Cases: 2,497

Recovered: 2,154

Deaths: 27

Active: 355

Home Isolation: 341

Hospitalized: 14

Walla Walla: 1883

Waitsburg: 33

Prescott: 50

Dixie: 8

Burbank/Wallula: 146

College Place: 372

Touchet/Lowden: 43