YAKIMA, Wash. — Health officials say 145 workers have tested positive for COVID-19 at a Costco store near Yakima, but the store remains open while the Yakima Health District investigates.
The Yakima Herald-Republic reports infected workers are in quarantine, the store in Union Gap is conducting sitewide testing and more cases are expected to be reported.
The health district said in a news release it will continue to monitor the outbreak that started before Christmas, when 68 workers tested positive for the virus.
Commissioners issued a statement Tuesday saying they agree with keeping the store open but sharply criticized Gov. Jay Inslee’s orders meant to slow virus spread, which impact many small businesses, schools and churches.á
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