Washington State Coronavirus

• Washington state bans indoor service at bars, restricts indoor dining

  The changes mostly affect indoor activities where the risk of virus exposure could be highest, officials said.

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  Jul 23, 2020
  
• Coronavirus: Few precautions taken at nursing home now ground zero of U.S. outbreak

  Of the 14 deaths across the nation as of Friday, at least 10 have been linked to the Seattle-area nursing home, along with dozens of other infections among residents, staff and family members.

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  Mar 6, 2020
  
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• Harsh coronavirus measures in Seattle area could reach Canada if outbreak worsens: expert

  Seattle and King County public health officials say people at high risk of contracting COVID-19, including older people and pregnant women, should avoid public areas and large groups.

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  Mar 5, 2020
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• Coronavirus: California declares state of emergency as U.S. death toll hits 11

  The death of an elderly person returning from a cruise marks the first fatal case outside Washington state.

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  Mar 4, 2020
• ‘Pre-pandemic mode’: How Canadian long-term care homes are preparing for coronavirus

  Long-term cares facilities in Canada are making sure they have enough medical supplies, food and increasing staffing levels in the event of an outbreak.

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  Mar 4, 2020
• Washington state records 9th COVID-19 death as schools mull online classes

  The state Department of Health says there are 27 confirmed cases, all in the Seattle area.

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  Mar 3, 2020