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FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has, or previously had, the virus. But some scientists have challenged their accuracy.

Clark County continues coronavirus rise: 20 more cases confirmed

FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has, or previously had, the virus. But some scientists have challenged their accuracy.

March 30, 2020, 11:17am Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed 20 more COVID-19 cases Monday morning. Read story

Denise Weston looks out the window at her home in Vancouver. Weston, who has bipolar II, has set up a virtual meeting for her next therapy next session. The tools she&#039;s learned from counseling have helped her during this time of added stress, Weston said. Some therapists in Clark County have shifted to virtual appointments to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Pandemic puts in-person work of Clark County therapists, clients on hold

Denise Weston looks out the window at her home in Vancouver. Weston, who has bipolar II, has set up a virtual meeting for her next therapy next session. The tools she&#039;s learned from counseling have helped her during this time of added stress, Weston said. Some therapists in Clark County have shifted to virtual appointments to stop the spread of COVID-19.

March 27, 2020, 6:04am Clark County Health

There’s something special about visiting the therapist for Denise Weston. Read story

Certified nursing assistant Skye Jackson waits to greet incoming COVID-19 patients as staff in the emergency department meet to plan for a tent triage area at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The tents outside PeaceHealth are designed to separate possible COVID-19 cases from other emergency department patients.

Clark County more than doubles COVID-19 cases, reports fifth death

Certified nursing assistant Skye Jackson waits to greet incoming COVID-19 patients as staff in the emergency department meet to plan for a tent triage area at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The tents outside PeaceHealth are designed to separate possible COVID-19 cases from other emergency department patients.

March 26, 2020, 4:27pm Clark County Health Free

As the United States shot into first place for the most COVID-19 cases in the world Thursday, Clark County Public Health confirmed 28 new cases, more than doubling the local total. One local death was reported by Clark County Public Health. Read story

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

New COVID-19 cases bring Clark County total to 20

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

March 25, 2020, 11:25am Clark County Health Free

Clark County continues to struggle with low COVID-19 testing rates, as hospitalizations for people with COVID-like illnesses has begun to rise in the county and state. Read story

Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer and Public Health Director, speaks to the media.

Clark County Public Health: Staying 6-feet apart key to stopping virus spread

Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer and Public Health Director, speaks to the media.

March 25, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Health Free

It can be hard to understand what is and isn’t allowed under social-distancing recommendations as new restrictions have rolled out over the past couple of weeks. Read story

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Monday morning, March 9, 2020. PeaceHealth has since gone to a no visitor policy.

Clark County confirms three new COVID-19 cases

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Monday morning, March 9, 2020. PeaceHealth has since gone to a no visitor policy.

March 24, 2020, 11:13am Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed three more COVID-19 cases Tuesday, all people in their 40s. Read story

Frank Lopez, who works in security at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, wears a mask and gloves as he waits to direct COVID-19 patients and other visitors Friday afternoon.

Clark County confirms three more COVID-19 cases, one already dead

Frank Lopez, who works in security at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, wears a mask and gloves as he waits to direct COVID-19 patients and other visitors Friday afternoon.

March 23, 2020, 11:12am Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed three more COVID-19 cases in a news release Monday morning. One of the newly announced cases has already died. Read story

A box of procedure masks sits next to boxes of gloves as staff members await COVID-19 patients at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Friday afternoon.

COVID-19 testing supplies scarce in Clark County

A box of procedure masks sits next to boxes of gloves as staff members await COVID-19 patients at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Friday afternoon.

March 20, 2020, 7:18pm Clark County Health Free

On Thursday, all eight Clark County mayors sent a letter with an urgent message to Gov. Jay Inslee’s office. Read story

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Monday morning, March 9, 2020.

Clark County confirms two more COVID-19 cases

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Monday morning, March 9, 2020.

March 20, 2020, 4:30pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed two more COVID-19 cases Friday morning. Read story

Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick, at lectern, speaks about two local COVID-19 deaths at a Tuesday morning press conference at the Public Service Center in downtown Vancouver. Joining him are Marissa Armstrong, from left, public information officer for Clark County Public Health, County Council Chair Eileen Quiring and Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy.

Clark County announces third COVID-19 death

Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick, at lectern, speaks about two local COVID-19 deaths at a Tuesday morning press conference at the Public Service Center in downtown Vancouver. Joining him are Marissa Armstrong, from left, public information officer for Clark County Public Health, County Council Chair Eileen Quiring and Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy.

March 18, 2020, 11:24am Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health announced a third death from COVID-19 Wednesday morning. Read story