Why San Francisco has declared a coronavirus state of emergency: Your questions answered

Why has San Francisco declared a state of emergency when there aren't any confirmed coronavirus cases among city residents? San Francisco's Executive Director of the Emergency Management Department Mary Ellen Carroll answers that question.

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Directed to Cancel Trips Due to Coronavirus Concerns

The 17 state colleges and universities have been directed to immediately suspend or cancel institutionally-sponsored travel to several countries due to concerns about coronavirus. An announcement sent to the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities community on Thursday says that all colleges and universities must immediately suspend or cancel institutionally-sponsored travel to countries designated Level 3 (warning) and Level 2 (watch)…

Coronavirus resources: US state and local health departments

No coronavirus emergency in California but state will expand testing Newsom says

In the state, 33 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and of those, 24 either were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship or returned on repatriation flights from China.

'Simply Inadequate.' California Governor Says State Only Has 200 Coronavirus Testing Kits

A Northern California woman is the first U.S. case of possible human-to-human transmission in the general public

Coronavirus: Health officials push CDC for approval to test cases in New York state NYC labs

New York health officials urged federal government to approve state, city labs to test for coronavirus after CDC found issues with prior local testing

Whitmer activates state Emergency Operations Center to coordinate coronavirus response

Whitmer activated the state Emergency Operations Center at the MSP headquarters on Friday to coordinate response to COVID-19 coronavirus.

Coronavirus News: 1 being tested for COVID-19 in New York City state to begin own testing

Coronavirus News: 1 being tested for COVID-19 in New York City, state to begin own testing

Oregon state agencies school districts preparing for coronavirus outbreak

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday a new multi-agency team tasked with preparing the state for a potential outbreak of the coronavirus virus.

State of Alaska can now test for novel coronavirus

According to a release from DHSS, under most circumstances, initial test results should be available within 4-6 hours of specimen arrival at the laboratory.

State Department raises travel advisory for Italy amid coronavirus outbreak

The US State Department on Friday raised its travel advisory for Italy to the second-highest-level warning, Level 3: Reconsider Travel, due to the novel coronavirus.

Oregon officials identify first patient in state with presumed coronavirus

The Washington County resident is being treated in Hillsboro. They have not traveled to any locations where the virus is active.

Alaska state labs can test for novel coronavirus

Alaska’s state public health laboratories now have the ability to test for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

New York seeking in-state coronavirus tests; fewer Long Island people monitored

The coronavirus appears to be spreading among people in three separate communities. The new cases were confirmed Friday in California and Oregon.

Penn State Restricts Student Travel To Italy Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

Penn State University has restricted University-affiliated student travel to Italy as the Coronavirus outbreak continues to grow.

Coronavirus Update: N.J. Conn. Get Approval To Test For The Virus Within The State

That means patients there can know if they have the virus much sooner. Local testing has not been approved in New York.

Washington state confirms 2 new coronavirus cases 1 of unknown origin

Washington state health officials confirmed two new presumptive cases of coronavirus late Friday, including a teenager who hadn’t traveled out of the U.S. recently.

Coronavirus Update: 2 Suspected Cases Awaiting Results In Tri-State Area Monmouth County And New York City

The New York resident recently traveled to Italy and was showing symptoms, while the New Jersey person is in isolation.

State local health officials mobilize to fight spread of coronavirus

Many health care institutions have had pandemic planning in place since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.

Coronavirus News: NY state approved to begin own tests; 1 person evaluated for COVID-19 in New York City

Coronavirus News: NY state approved to begin own tests; 1 person evaluated for COVID-19 in New York City

First coronavirus death in the U.S. happens in Washington state

Washington was one of the states that reported new cases on Friday. It's unclear whether the person who died contracted the virus while traveling.

One Person In Washington State Has Died After Contracting The Coronavirus

It is the first confirmed death from coronavirus in the US.

Coronavirus: New York gets approval to begin COVID-19 testing in state lab immediately

New York developed a test for the new coronavirus, COVID-19. Gov. Cuomo says FDA approved using it at state lab. Why that is key to fighting outbreak

First U.S. coronavirus death confirmed in Washington state

A person in the Seattle area is the first to die of COVID-19

First U.S. Coronavirus Death Confirmed in Washington State Mike Pence Announces New Travel Restrictions On Iran

Several Washington state health agencies confirmed Saturday afternoon that the country's first coronavirus death occurred and that multiple new cases of coronavirus have been detected in the region.

US reports first death due to coronavirus in Washington state

US President Donald Trump says deceased person was a 'medically high-risk patient' in her late 50s.

First coronavirus death in U.S. reported in Washington state

Washington state health officials reported the first patient death from coronavi...

First coronavirus death in the US is confirmed in Washington state as health officials say there are new cases in the county where they died

Officials in King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle, said in a statement on Saturday that new cases had been identified, including one patient who died.

Man in Washington State 1st in US to Die from Coronavirus ...

A man has died in Washington state of COVID-19, state health officials said Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States. State officials issued a terse news release announcing the death, gave no details and scheduled a news conference.

State Department examination of Twitter found millions of ...

Coronavirus death in USA: Washington state woman dies

Person in Washington state first in US to die from new ...

A person has died in Washington state of COVID-19, state health officials said Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States.