(CNN) The number of Americans who have died from the novel coronavirus in the United States has reached 100, according to a CNN tally of data from state heath officials. Illinois reported its first death Tuesday, becoming one of 18 states to report the death of a resident who died from the virus in the pandemic. The grim milestone comes as health officials tout a consistent message: Limit your interactions now or overwhelm the health systems meant to take care of you. One Georgia hospital ripped through months' worth of supplies while tending to coronavirus patients, its president has told CNN. Public health officials in Colorado ordered restaurants, bars, gyms, theaters and casinos to close their doors for 30 days.

Source: CNN March 17, 2020 07:36 UTC