Second U.S. coronavirus-related death reported in Washington state

The total number of individuals who have tested positive for coronavirus in the area has risen to 10


Washington state health officials announced the second U.S. coronavirus-related death on March 1 after confirming the first just one day earlier, according to an article on the Newsweek website.

Both deceased men had underlying health conditions and were hospitalized at the EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland, Wash.

The first fatality was a man in his 50s who arrived at EvergreenHealth Medical Center showing respiratory issues, before later testing positive for coronavirus, according to health officials. The second was reportedly a man in his 70s.

With four new confirmed cases on march 1, the total number of individuals who have tested positive for coronavirus in the area has risen to 10.

Read the article.

 



March 3, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


Recent Posts

Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Wildfire Air Quality Events

Wildfire smoke puts pressure on mechanical systems already working hard to maintain controlled indoor environments.


UW Health Set to Open Expansion at East Madison Hospital

The $140 million project adds 120,000 square feet to the hospital, expanding its footprint to roughly 620,000 square feet.


Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians Falls Victim to Cyberattack

While the full extent of the incident is still under review, our initial investigation discovered that there are approximately 1.4 million individuals impacted.


The Role of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities

Nature-inspired design can support staff well-being and create more welcoming, human-centered healthcare environments.


TriStar Centennial Medical Center Invests $90M in Women, Children's Hospital Expansions

The multi-year project will bring significant improvements to both hospitals.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.