County records 54th covid-19 case

Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services (WHHS) has received a positive test result notification for one additional COVID-19 case in a Wahkiakum County resident, the department announced in a Tuesday morning news release.

This brings Wahkiakum to a cumulative total of 54 cases. The person in question has no connection with schools or St. James Family Center.

"We are working to identify anyone who may have an exposure risk because of contact with the individual," department Director Chris Bischoff said in the release. "Those people with close contact will be notified by Health and Human Services staff."