Othello resident's death attributed to COVID-19

RICHLAND — Adams County County Health Department announced August 20 that a 45-year-old Othello resident has died due to a COVID-19 viral infection. The male died August 15 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, according to Community Health Director/Public Information Officer Karen Potts.

"This brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in Adams County to six, all within just over three weeks," Potts said.

The Health Department is asking Adams County residents to "do your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19."

"It is more important than ever to follow guidelines to protect ot...