DCH announces four additional COVID-19 related deaths

WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health confirmed four COVID-19-related deaths this week. County health officials were notified that a man in his 60s, a woman in her 70s, and a man and a woman in their 80s, who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away. Our sincere thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the individuals’ families and friends during this difficult time.

Case Overview (as of 11/16/21 @ 8:15 AM):

• Confirmed Cases: 9,235

• Recovered: 8,900

• Deaths: 109

• Active: 230 (includes 0 WSP inmate & 6 WSP staff)

o Home Isolation: 227

o Hospitalized: 3

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

DCH would like to remind everyone that there are resources available for anyone in our community that may be feeling 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 is available.