Three additional COVID-19 cases in Clark County, including one death

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Three more people have tested positive for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Clark County. One of the cases has died.

These latest cases bring the total number of COVID-19 cases in Clark County to 13, including four deaths.

One case is a man in his 50s. He had close contact with a confirmed case in Clark County and was quarantined. He is recovering at home.

The second new case is a man in his 80s. He was hospitalized and tested for COVID-19 last week. He died March 19. 

The third new case is a woman in her 30s. She had no known contact with a confirmed case. She is currently hospitalized.

Public Health is working to identify and notify the close contacts of confirmed cases. All close contacts will be instructed to stay home for 14 days after their last contact with a confirmed case.

Public Health will update the number of positive tests by 11 am daily. Visit the novel coronavirus website for updates.


CONTACT
Marissa Armstrong
communications specialist
Public Health
marissa.armstrong@clark.wa.gov