Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services (WHHS) reports a positive test result notification for an 8th COVID-19 case in a Wahkiakum County resident. In a press release the Health Deparmtne said the individual is in self-quarantine and is not symptomatic.
The Health Department is working to identify anyone who may have an exposure risk because of contact with the person. Those people with close contact will be notified by Health and Human Services (WHHS) staff. At this point, the possibility of additional community spread from this individual seems low.