A sign informs visitors that Space Needle is closed, Friday, March 13, 2020, in Seattle. The iconic landmark and tourist attraction closed Friday and will remain so through the end of March due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Washington state. The vast majority of people recover from the new coronavirus. According to the World Health Organization, most people recover in about two to six weeks, depending on the severity of the illness. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
March 14, 2020
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Washington state coronavirus death toll hits 40
SEATTLE (AP) — The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state jumped to 40 on Saturday when King County health officials reported three new fatalities — two from the nursing home that's been the epicenter of the outbreak.