Coronavirus Update (3/3/20)
Update as of 7:45 pm ET: There are 118 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US and there have been 9 deaths–all in Washington state. Five of the deaths are linked to the Kirkland nursing home. Seattle has declared emergency to respond to the virus. The number of cases is expected to rise in the […]
Quick facts and interesting tidbits about Coronavirus 2019 and COVID-19
Coronaviruses are round and surrounded by a halo of spiky proteins, giving them a resemblance to the sun, and thus given the name “corona.” These viruses spread through the air and are responsible for 10-30% of our common colds. There are so many genetically different coronaviruses, and that’s why you can get sick over and […]
Coronavirus Update (3/2/20)
Check back as the day progresses for current updates. Update at 2:45 pm ET Four more deaths from COVID-19. The death toll rises to 6 in the US. All four additional cases were in Washington State at the EvergreenHealth facility, and all four victims were in their 70s and 80s. One death CNBC: Seattle-area officials […]