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Authorities said the client was a man in his 50 s with underlying health conditions.
President Donald Trump stated more cases were “likely” but that the United States was prepared for any scenario.
Officials said they were broadening travel restrictions on Iran and advised Americans to avoid hard-hit parts of Italy and South Korea.
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A medical group prepares to visit an individual who has actually ben exposed to the coronavirus in Seattle.
Dr Jeffrey Duchin, a health official for Washington’s Seattle and King County, stated there were 2 cases associated with the long-lasting care facility Life Care Center of Kirkland – one a healthcare worker and the other a resident in her 70 s.
Dr Duchin said about 27 residents and 25 staff members at the centre had “some sort of signs”.
In overall, the WHO states there have actually been 62 cases in the US so far.
” Since the early stages of the foreign outbreak my administration has