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.” sai...