COVID-19 case rates in Wasco County remain high, but there are signs it is beginning to come down. In a report to the Wasco County Commission, North Central Public Health District clinical programs supervisor Martha McInnes said the County had 97 cases for the week that ended September 5 after being over 150 the week prior. She said they still about 20 cases per day. Wasco County’s vaccination rate is up to 66.8% of those 18 years of age or older. The statewide rate is 73.6%.