Grant County Resident Tests “Presumptively Positive” for Covid-19

Confluence Health says a Grant County patient being checked for Covid-19, or coronavirus, at Central Washington Hospital has tested presumptively positive.

Four additional individuals are being tested and have been sent home for quarantine.

This is the first positive test for virus in North Central Washington.

The hospital further noted that staff that have been caring for the patient will be monitored appropriately.

You can find more information about Covid-19 and how to prevent it at Confluence's and the Chelan-Douglas Health District's website.