COVID Incidence Rates Dropping in Chelan/Douglas County

The incidence rate for positive COVID-19 tests in the Chelan-Douglas County region dropped again in the most recent numbers provided by the Health District.

For the measured week ending on the 23rd, there was 662 positive cases per 100,000 people.

It's the second straight week of declines after a small post-Thanksgiving increase.

The Health District says there are fewer people being tested, but they are also hopeful that more people are following recommended guidelines.

Confluence Health says 36 people are currently hospitalized for COVID treatment, 5 in ICU. 12 of the patients are from outside the two-county area.