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WALLA WALLA—On October 27, the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health confirmed three COVID-19-related deaths in the county. County health officials were notified that a man in his 60s, a woman in her 70s, and a man in his 80s, who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away.

DCH announced two additional COVID-19-related deaths on October 29. County health officials were notified that a man and a woman in their 70s, who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the individuals’ families and friends during this difficult time,” officials said in a release.

Case Overview (as of 11/02/21 @ 10:00 pm):

Confirmed Cases: 9,039

Recovered: 8,641

Deaths: 103

Active: 295 (includes 3 WSP inmate & 2 WSP staff)

Home Isolation: 275

Hospitalized: 20

Case counts are frequently changing as new cases go through county case investigation and tracing. More information about cases, including the community of residence, age, and gender, can be found on the Walla Walla County COVID website.

DCH would like to remind everyone that resources are available for anyone in the community who may feel the stressful impacts of COVID-19. Those looking for help can visit http://www.covidwwc.com/struggling-to-cope or email health@co.walla-walla.wa.us. Both English and Spanish language assistance are available.