Four more dead of virus in Grant County

Grant County Health District reporting four more confirmed COVID-19 associated deaths Monday, bringing the county’s pandemic toll to 109.

None of the deaths announced Monday were associated with a long-term care facility. All four residents had underlying conditions putting them at higher risk of severe complications due to a COVID-19 infection.

Three men in their 70s, one from Coulee City, one from Moses Lake man and another from Quincy, plus another man from Moses Lake in his 80s, all perished.

Grant County Health District delays the announcement of COVID-19 associated deaths to give families time to notify their loved ones.

They also verify COVID-19 is listed as a cause of death on the death certificate. All reported deaths of Grant County residents attributed to COVID-19 are also verified with testing and other case information.