LYNDEN, Wash. — A total of four staff members of Christian Health Care Center in Lynden have tested positive for COVID-19 since November 21.

The first three staff members to test positive had limited interactions with other staff and residents.

The fourth to test positive worked in a limited capacity with staff and residents.

All staff members continue to be screened before starting work, and twice-weekly testing of all staff and consenting residents will continue until the Whatcom County Health Department permits resumption of monthly routine testing.

All outdoor visitation at CHCC have been paused due to the number of positive cases.