COVID-19 update: 26 lab-confirmed cases in Benton and Franklin Counties

PASCO, Wash. - The Benton Franklin Health District released their new numbers today, related to the COVID-19 virus outbreak here in the region. There are now 26 lab-confirmed positive cases in the two counties. Health District officials say 11 additional cases are considered positive because of the patient's close connection to someone else who test positive.

Deaths attributed to coronavirus in Benton and Franklin Counties stands at 4, with two of those patients who tested positive for the virus.

392 lab tests have been returned negative for COVID-19.