WVC Student Tested Negative for Coronavirus

Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) notified Wenatchee Valley College that the WVC student tested negative for the coronavirus Friday afternoon. There is currently no confirmed cases of WVC students or faculty diagnosed with COVID-19.

CDHD was alerted to a Cascade Medical patient, that attended classes at WVC's Wenatchee campus, had symptoms consistent with the virus on Monday, March 2.

“We are taking the possibility of a coronavirus case on campus seriously. We have been advised by health experts to keep campus open,” said WVC President Dr. Jim Richardson in a press release. “However, we are understanding of those students and employees who may need to work from home at this time. Our two biggest priorities right now are the safety of our campus community and continuing to offer essential services to our students.”