The man who died from the coronavirus was in his 50s and had underlying health problems.
The first U.S. death from the coronavirus was reported from King County, Washington and the governor has declared a state of emergency.
The governor wrote,"In partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, the Washington State Department of Emergency Management and local and community health partners, we are strengthening our preparedness and response efforts. I am committed to keeping Washingtonians healthy, safe and informed."
— Governor Jay Inslee February 29, 2020 NEW: Washington state health officials confirm the first known coronavirus-related death in the U.S.:"The person who died was a patient at Evergreen Hospital who had underlying health condition. It was a male in his 50s." https://t.co/VFTwiDCONu pic.twitter.com/HpdCsv9xX7
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