County waits on new COVID rules

OTHELLO — Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s change in recommended protocols relating to COVID-19 infections, Adams County will take a wait-and-see approach.

Last Week, Director Vicki Guse said Adams County Integrated Health Care Services will “wait to adopt these changes.”

The CDC has rescinded its suggested isolation guidelines for those who contract COVID-19. Now, the federal agency suggests returning to normal activities as soon as 24 hours after feeling better and not having a fever.

“The Washington State Department of Health is in the process of reviewing the update...