coronavirus COVID-19

COVID-19 testing data will soon be reported using the total number of tests completed. This is a change from the current reporting, which reflects the total number of unique individuals ever tested.

Westbound I-84 access will remain closed to prevent back-ups on the freeway.

The Washington State Department of Health is currently unable to report negative numbers.

Columbia Basin confirmed coronavirus cases in the last day: 41, with one death, a Benton County man in his 50's.

25 of 39 Washington counties are considered high-risk including Benton, Franklin, Yakima and Spokane.

A mask is not required when engaged in strenuous physical exercise. It is mandatory directly before and after you bust a sweat.

Only 30 total confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported Monday by the Benton Franklin Health District, continuing an encouraging downward trend.

Word is that city pools and splash pads around the Columbia Basin won't be opening up anytime soon.

Originally, girls swimming and diving, cross country, golf and tennis were moved to Season 1, that would start (with practices) Sept. 7. However, in some counties, that could be in jeopardy.

There are 5 categories of compliance needed to pass to the next phase, Franklin County is currently failing in three, Benton County faltering in four.

In the last 24 hours, "just" 58 total COVID-19 cases reported between Benton and Franklin Counties, with one Franklin County death, a man in his 70's with underlying health issues.

I'm afraid desensitization is setting in and I'm starting to become numb.