Infected outside county:

Two people living in Whitman County have now tested positive as of Tuesday afternoon. The first case was reported Sunday. The patient is a female in her 20s. She has recovered and is self-isolating at home. The second confirmed case was announced Monday morning. The patient is a woman in her 70s.

The source of infection for both positive cases is known and originated outside of Whitman County. Whitman County Public Health has completed contact tracing for each of the positive cases.

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) stated this week testing capacity has increased within Whitman County.

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