Coronavirus outbreak's impact on St. Louis-area universities expands

While there currently are no known cases in St. Louis of the new coronavirus identified late last year in China, St. Louis-area universities are feeling the impact as the outbreak continues to spread. First identified in December in Wuhan, China, the new COVID-19 respiratory disease has been detected in 37 locations internationally, including in the United States, according to a Tuesday update by the Centers for Disease Control, which warned...

Washington high school closed over coronavirus concerns after staff member's relative is tested for virus

The district's superintendent said the state's health officials believe risk to students remains low, but that they chose to close school out of an abundance of caution.

Letter sent to Washington from Sen. Tillis concerning coronavirus threat to military overseas

Sen. Thom Tillis sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper concerning the coronavirus threat to U.S. military members worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the coronavirus has been detected in more than 40 locations internationally, including countries where U.S. military members are stationed and deployed. Sign up for our Newsletters "I understand that a 23-year old U.S. servicemember stationed in South Korea...

Google Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Company Expands Travel Restrictions

2 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Washington

Health officials have confirmed two new cases of the COVID-19 virus — one in Snohomish County and one in King County.

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.

High school student in Washington latest coronavirus community spread victim

A high school student in Washington is the latest person in the U.S. confirmed to have the coronavirus.

Coronavirus cases of unknown origin found in California Washington and Oregon

There’s now a “strong possibility” of local transmission in the US

Live updates: New coronavirus cases indicate virus is spreading in U.S.; FDA expands testing

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.

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.

Trump expands travel restrictions amid coronavirus threat

President Donald Trump is addressing the nation about the coronavirus threat.

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.

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

The person who died was in their 50s and was medically high-risk, President Donald Trump said Saturday. Federal officials also said the person was not known to have traveled recently.

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.

U.S. records 1st coronavirus death in Washington state ...

The U.S. has recorded its first coronavirus death — a person in Washington state, according to health officials there. State officials issued a terse...

First coronavirus death in U.S. has been confirmed in Washington

Health officials have confirmed that an individual in Washington state has died of COVID-19.

Inslee declares emergency in Washington state after first US coronavirus death

Gov. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) declared a state of emergency in Washington state Saturday just hours after he announced the first death in the United States from the coronavirus.The declaration directs state agencies to use all resources necessary to prepare for and respond to an outbreak and also allows the use of the Washington National Guard, if necessary."This will allow us to get the resources we need," Inslee said in a statement. "This is a...

First U.S. coronavirus death reported in Washington state

The first person to die from the new coronavirus in the United States has been reported in Washington state, public health officials announced Saturday. The patient, identified only as a man in his 50s with chronic underlying health conditions, marked the first death from the new coronavirus that has infected 68 people in the United States and more than 85,000 globally. More than 2,900 people have died, with most in China. In a Saturday...

First Death in U.S. from New Coronavirus Announced in Washington State

The development comes after four cases were reported on the West Coast with no known travel history or contact with anyone who had previously been diagnosed​

CDC testing limits delayed finding coronavirus cases Washington officials say

Officials in Washington State said Saturday that limits on testing capacity and strict criteria for testing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) delayed the identification of cases of coronavirus. Washington State announced three new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, including one person who died of the disease. Officials pointed to both limits on the availability of tests and strict criteria from the CDC that limited...

As first U.S. patient dies more coronavirus cases in Washington

Health officials have confirmed that a man in Washington state has died of COVID-19, and that there are two other "presumptive positive" cases.

Washington state lab now able to test for coronavirus

Washington state began testing for coronavirus on Friday. Previously the testing was done at federal labs. State health officials said the lab will soon be able to test around the clock, 7 days a week. The change will allow people being monitored for the virus to get their results faster. Several other states are considering doing the same thing. The state is still largely following the recommendations from the CDC as to who should be tested. As...

Washington state health officials give coronavirus guidance: 'Don't panic get prepared'

Health officials in Washington state gave an update on three local coronavirus cases on Saturday, to provide the public with guidance on how to avoid infection and review who is most at risk of contracting the disease.

Person in Washington state first in US to die from coronavirus

President Donald Trump says 22 people in the U.S. have been stricken by the new coronavirus and additional cases in the United States are likely, but that there is no reason for panic.

Coronavirus: US confirms first death in Washington state

President Donald Trump says more cases are "likely" but urges people not to panic.