Deschutes County COVID-19

Dr. George Conway, health services director for Deschutes County, announces the first presumptive case of COVID-19 in the county during a press conference at the Deschutes County Services Building in Bend on Wednesday.

Just hours after getting test results Wednesday, health officials confirmed the first presumptive case of COVID-19 in Deschutes County.

More people could be identified in the coming days as the Deschutes County individual’s case is investigated, said Dr. George Conway, Deschutes County Health Services director, at a press conference Wednesday.

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Bulletin reporter Jackson Hogan contributed to this story.

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Suzanne Roig has been a reporter with The Bulletin since 2018 covering business and health in the region. When she's not working she enjoys taking her dog Pono out on hikes.

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