Update as of 7:45 pm ET: There are 118 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US and there have been 9 deaths–all in Washington state. Five of the deaths are linked to the Kirkland nursing home. Seattle has declared emergency to respond to the virus. The number of cases is expected to rise in the […]
Coronaviruses are round and surrounded by a halo of spiky proteins, giving them a resemblance to the sun, and thus given the name “corona.” These viruses spread through the air and are responsible for 10-30% of our common colds. There are so many genetically different coronaviruses, and that’s why you can get sick over and […]
Check back as the day progresses for current updates. Update at 2:45 pm ET Four more deaths from COVID-19. The death toll rises to 6 in the US. All four additional cases were in Washington State at the EvergreenHealth facility, and all four victims were in their 70s and 80s. One death CNBC: Seattle-area officials […]
Check back as the day progresses for current updates. Update at 7 am ET: February 29th, the first death from coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported in the US. The patient was in his 50s and had underlying health conditions but no recent travel outside of the country, according to the site health officials. For more details […]
Update as of 9:45 pm ET: February 29th, the first death from coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported in the US. The patient was in his 50s and had underlying health conditions, according to state health officials. For more details – Medscape: US Reports First Death From COVID-19, in Washington State Community spread in Washington also resulted in […]