Region reports 159 new COVID cases, 2 deaths

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Regional health officials reported a combined 159 new coronavirus cases and two deaths Saturday through Monday.

In north central Idaho: Nez Perce County had the region’s highest number of new infections with 43 over the three-day period. Latah County reported 40 new virus cases; Idaho County added 15 along with one virus-related death; and Clearwater and Lewis counties each reported one new COVID case over the three-day period.

In southeastern Washington: Whitman County saw its number of new infections rise by 37; Asotin County had 20 new cases and one death; and Garfield County reported 2 new coronavirus cases over the three-day period. (Lewiston Tribune)

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