Thailand, US, Australia report first deaths: Virus updateA paramedic wearing protective gear walks between ambulances in Daegu, South Korea on Sunday. In the US, Washington State health officials said the man who died was in his 50s. The city had asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “for weeks” for new test kits to speed the process of identifying virus cases. He directed Washington state agencies to use all resources necessary to prepare for and respond to the outbreak. “This is a time to take common-sense, proactive measures to ensure the health and safety of those who live in Washington state.

Source: Bangkok Post March 01, 2020 06:33 UTC