Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, right, talks to the media about the decision to close schools in three counties in response to COVID-19, on Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Olympia, Wash. At left are state Health Secretary John Wiesman, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. All public and private K-12 schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties will be closed for six weeks, and Inslee said there could be closures in more counties soon. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)

March 12, 2020