The Hood River County Health Department reports COVID-19 cases have been identified among members of the Hood River Valley High School Boys’ Basketball and Football teams. In a statement over the weekend, the Health Department says in cooperation with the Hood River County School District it confirmed that more than one positive-case participated in off-season workouts for the two teams last Monday, and said the number of identified cases may expand. The Health Department says the Hood River County School District is following Center for Disease Control, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Department of Education, and County Health Department processes and guidance. The department also said at this point no other details will be released to protect confidentiality. The Hood River County Health Department is proceeding with an investigation and contact-tracing of the outbreak, noting only close contacts of positive cases will be contacted. The Hood River County School District is also reaching out to affected individuals.