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University of Washington senior Kim Liu looks up at some of the nearly 30 cherry trees nearing their peak bloom on the campus Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Seattle. The school is asking people to avoid coming to campus this year to comply with orders prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people during the spread of COVID-19. The "Somei-yoshino" variety are particularly striking when they reach full bloom because unlike many other flowering tree species, their white-pink blossoms bloom before the leaves start filling in. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

University of Washington senior Kim Liu looks up at some of the nearly 30 cherry trees nearing their peak bloom on the campus Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Seattle. The school is asking people to avoid coming to campus this year to comply with orders prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people during the spread of COVID-19. The "Somei-yoshino" variety are particularly striking when they reach full bloom because unlike many other flowering tree species, their white…

March 19, 2020

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Death toll from coronavirus up to 74 in Washington state
March 19, 2020 10:40 p.m.

Death toll from coronavirus up to 74 in Washington state

SEATTLE (AP) — The death toll in Washington state from the coronavirus increased to 74 on Thursday, and the number of cases topped 1,300, according to state health officials.