Wasco County had a total of 499 new COVID-19 cases reported in September, a slight decrease from the over 500 of August. But North Central Public Health District Health Officer Dr. Mimi McDonell told Wasco County Commissioners on Wednesday that the County had its second highest number of cases for a single week reported for the week ending September 26 with 156. McDonell said a drop in statewide cases and hospitalizations is encouraging. McDonell reported the number of Wasco County residents over the age of 18 vaccinated against COVID-19 is now at 68.4%.