UPDATE: Three More People In Washington State Die From The Coronavirus
Just hours after it was reported that a second person had died of the novel coronavirus in the Seattle area, according to breaking reports, three more people have passed away in Washington state from the deadly virus, bringing the total to five in the state and United States.
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Dr. Jeff Duchin from Public Health – Seattle & King County announced the new deaths at a news conference earlier today. All of the deaths in this country have occurred in Washington State, and leaders in the Seattle area said on Monday that they intended to open isolation centers in an effort to contain an emerging coronavirus outbreak, according to The New York Times.
As we previously reported, the first death was on Saturday and was a King County man in his 50s. The second victim, a man in his 70s, was hospitalized at EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland with underlying health conditions. He also passed on Saturday, according to King County Public Health. The three latest victims were women in their 70s and 80s, King County Public Health said.
“We are reporting four new cases today,” Jeffrey Duchin, a health officer in King County and Seattle, said on Twitter. “Of the four cases, two have died. In addition, one of our previously reported cases has now died.”
“To increase your chances of staying healthy, avoid crowded settings if possible,” The agency said on Twitter. “Especially if you are over 60, or have other chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.”
The global death count has climbed above 3,000, and the number of confirmed cases rose to almost 90,000. In the U.S., more than 80 cases have been reported. However, it was said that some patients have already recovered.
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