Three new positive cases of COVID-19 identified in Tri-Cities

Kennewick, Wash.-- There are three new cases of coronavirus in the Tri-Cities for Tuesday

The Benton-Franklin Health District is reporting a total of 19 cases, with 12 in Benton County, and 7 in Franklin County, and includes two epidemiological cases that are linked to patients who tested positive for the virus.

The new cases include:

• A Benton County woman in her 50s who is hospitalized
• A Benton County woman in her 40s who is recovering at home
• A Franklin County man in his 50s (no further details available)

So far, the agencies has also received reports of more than 120 tests that returned negative.

The Walla Walla County Department of Health confirmed one new case of COVID-19, involving a woman in her 20s who is recovering at home. This is Walla Walla County's second case.

The Oregon Health Authority is reporting no new cases, in Umatilla, Morrow, or Wallowa Counties.