A unified COVID-19 command of government officials, first responders, and health experts has been put together to coordinate plans, supplies and resources for Wasco, Gilliam and Sherman Counties. Wasco County Emergency Management, Wasco County Sheriff’s Department, City of The Dalles, North Central Public Health District and Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue are the main partner, and will be working to share the most current information available. The unified command says residents can call 211 for general information about COVID-19, and for information about efforts in Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam Counties contact their COVID-19 Joint Information Center at 541-370-1380. For medical questions about COVID-19, call 541-464-6550 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. If you are experiencing symptoms that involve fever, cough or shortness of breath, contact your primary care provider, and only use 911 for emergencies. Follow “Wasco County, Oregon – COVID 19 Information Center” on Facebook for the latest local information.