WIAA says spectator at Yakima state basketball tournament tests positive for COVID-19
A spectator at the Class 1A and 2A State Basketball Championships in Yakima has tested positive for novel coronavirus ,the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association announced in a press release Tuesday, March 17.
The Yakima Health District informed the WIAA that the spectator was in attendance only Saturday, March 7, from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the release said.
Boys and girls basketball teams from Lynden High School and Lynden Christian played games on Saturday, as both girls team won their respective state titles.
The Lynden boys team played Lindbergh at 1 p.m. in the Class 2A third-place game, while the other three Whatcom County teams played state championship games later Saturday.
The Health District has recommended the WIAA notify those who may have been in close contact with the individual to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 through Saturday, March 21.
The WIAA reported that it has notified schools and tournament-related personnel and said that it wanted to make fans aware as well.
“It is not required nor recommended that attendees notify their local health organization at this time,” the WIAA said in the release. “However, if you begin to show signs of COVID-19 symptoms, contact your health care provider.”
This story was originally published March 17, 2020 at 4:42 PM.
