One employee has tested positive, one considered probable

On June 10 the Snohomish Health District confirmed that an employee working at the District’s headquarters in Everett has tested positive for COVID-19. Another is considered probable, pending lab results.

One case developed mild symptoms on June 7 and has remained home since then. Their test results are pending. Another asymptomatic employee was identified as part of the Health District’s case investigation as a close contact and was tested. Their tests results came back positive today. Both will remain isolated at home for the standard minimum 10-day period. In accordance with the spirit and letter of health care privacy laws, the Health District will not be commenting further on the health status of staff members involved in the outbreak.

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