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Positive Cases: 126
Hospitalizations to Date: 2 Currently Hospitalized: 0 Fatalities: 0 LAST UPDATED: 8/12/2020 11:05 am **Data is based on information submitted and/or communicated to Whitman County Public Health and may not constitute an exhaustive list of cases in Whitman County. For negative case count, visit the Washington State DOH Dashboard
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WHAT IS COvid-19?Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. They usually cause mild respiratory illnesses like the common cold. There have been coronaviruses that cause more severe illnesses, such as SARS and MERS. A new type of coronavirus called 2019 novel coronavirus or COVID-19 has been identified. COVID-19 was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The virus has since spread throughout China and to other international locations, including the U.S. This is an emerging disease, and the information available is developing over time.
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HOW IS IT SPREAD?
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Symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus. These symptoms may include a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. A person's individual risk depends on their exposure to the virus. Some people have an increased risk of infection, especially those who have had close contact with a positive COVID-19 patient, or those who have traveled recently to an area with community spread.
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As of July 7, 2020, face coverings are required statewide in all public spaces because they are effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19, especially when combined with 6 feet of physical distance.
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On May 4, 2020 Governor Inslee released the Safe Start Washington, Phased Approach to Recovery. The requirements and allowances under each phase changes regularly, please stay up to date through the re-opening guidance below, and by visiting the Governor's COVID-19 Resources page. **Beginning July 20, 2020 - social gatherings have been reduced to 10 people
As of June 6 Whitman County is in Phase 3. |
PHASE 2 GUIDELINES |
PHASE 3 GUIDELINES |
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For Phase 3, industry specific guidelines from Phase 2 carry over into Phase 3 unless otherwise specified.
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