Seattle, WA (WNews) – BREAKING: Nine people have died and a total of 27 people in King and Snohomish counties have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Washington State Department of Health.
Key Information
- 9 people dead;
- 27 people infected with COVID-19;
- Many schools closed for deep cleaning
- New Case reported in North Carolina after person traveled to Washington State
The Centres for Disease and Prevention is investigating a coronavirus outbreak at a nursing home in Kirkland. More than 50 people associated with Life Care Centre are showing respiratory symptoms.
This news comes hours after a new case of the virus was reported in British Columbia, Canada in the Metro Vancouver area, after that person become infected after contact with someone who traveled from Iran to BC.
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