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The contamination found in the Terrace Heights Water System last month prompted city of Yakima officials to have its water tested for harmful bacteria.

Officials from the public works department say testing for coliform samples happened Monday.

The State of Washington has updated it's guidance concerning COVID-19 at-home testing

It'll be a popular site when it opens because it'll be the only one between Richland and Seattle.

Last week the number was number was 622 cases per 100,000 today the number is 736 cases per 100,000.

So far officials say more than 800 tests have been made with 12% postive returns.

Everyone who has been in close contact with an infected individual or is concerned about a potential exposure should also be tested for COVID-19.

The testing is free. Call 211 for information and times the sites are open.

Health officials say they're now testing everyone who has symptoms, no matter how mild as well as those not experiencing symptoms.

Here's hoping you don't need to use this, but if you have questions or maybe were in contact with someone who was recently diagnosed, here are a few places you can go to get tested for free.

Health officials say they'll be testing up to 100 people from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 211 for an appointment.

If you have a cough, fever or difficulty breathing make an appointment to be tested at yakimahealthdistrict.org or by calling 574-1919.