Two new COVID cases reported

Two new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Wrangell on Wednesday afternoon.

According to the city, these latest cases are Wrangell residents who recently traveled together out of state. They both tested positive in travel-related testing, according to the city statement, and have been in quarantine since arriving in town.

Both individuals are asymptomatic, the city said.

The two are the only active COVID-19 cases in Wrangell, the city reported. The previous 29 individuals with the virus have recovered, according to the city.