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.

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March 3, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


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