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WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Department of Community Health confirmed four COVID-19-related deaths last week. County health officials were notified that a woman in her 70s, two men in their 80s, and a woman in her 100s that 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 4/5/2022 @ 3 p.m.):

• Confirmed Cases: 15,882

• Recovered: 15,716

• Deaths: 136

• Active: 30

o Home Isolation: 29

o Hospitalized: 1

Case counts frequently change 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 there are resources available for anyone in our 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.