In an open letter to the community, local leaders say COVID-19 cases are rising at a rapid rate and are now pleading with the public to help stop the spread.

The letter was signed by all the mayors in Benton and Franklin counties, with the exception of the mayor of Kennewick and the mayor of Prosser.

The Health District told our partners at KEPR Actions News they forgot to include Mayor Randy Taylor in Prosser and were apologetic about that oversight.

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