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Coronavirus latest updates: second death in US as New York confirms first case Coronavirus latest updates: second death in US as New York confirms first case
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New York state governor says woman in her 30s returned from Iran, as China announces just 200 new cases. Follow live newsNew York state governor says woman in her 30s returned from Iran, as China announces just 200 new cases. Follow live news
Here is a bit more information about the second person to die from Covid-19 in the US, who was a patient at the Life Care Centre of Kirkland nursing home in Washington State.
That nursing home is under close monitoring after five residents and a staff member tested positive to the virus, and 50 more showed respiratory symptoms, Hallie Golden reports.
One of the confirmed cases is a woman in her 70s, who is in a serious condition. The man who died was also in his 70s.
There are 108 residents and 180 staff members at the aged care home, and officials said that 27 residents and 25 staff members had respiratory symptoms. They are all being tested for coronavirus.
More than two dozen firefighters and police who have responded to calls at the centre over the past two weeks have also been placed under isolation.
Dr Jeff Duchin, health officer for Seattle and King county, said he “would not be surprised to find additional cases” among residents.
The Australian Academy of Science has published a fact-check video on the coronavirus with Professor Raina MacIntyre, a global biosecurity expert and head of the biosecurity program at the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales.The Australian Academy of Science has published a fact-check video on the coronavirus with Professor Raina MacIntyre, a global biosecurity expert and head of the biosecurity program at the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales.
MacIntyre said this about how the virus spreads, and why global health agencies keep telling you to wash your hands:MacIntyre said this about how the virus spreads, and why global health agencies keep telling you to wash your hands:
Health officials in Washington state have confirmed another death from coronavirus – the second in the US and the state.Health officials in Washington state have confirmed another death from coronavirus – the second in the US and the state.
A man in his 70s with underlying health conditions who had been hospitalised with Covid-19 died on Saturday at a Kirkland nursing facility, Public Health – Seattle & King County said on Sunday local time.A man in his 70s with underlying health conditions who had been hospitalised with Covid-19 died on Saturday at a Kirkland nursing facility, Public Health – Seattle & King County said on Sunday local time.
A man in his 50s who died on Saturday in King County after contracting the virus was the first US fatality.A man in his 50s who died on Saturday in King County after contracting the virus was the first US fatality.
The department said three other new reported cases are older people in critical condition, Reuters reported. In total, 10 cases have been reported in King County. All of the four new cases were residents of a Kirkland nursing facility that reported two prior cases.The department said three other new reported cases are older people in critical condition, Reuters reported. In total, 10 cases have been reported in King County. All of the four new cases were residents of a Kirkland nursing facility that reported two prior cases.
With regards to South Korea, the Australian government is advising people to “reconsider your need to travel” to Daegu and Cheongdo, the centre of the infections.With regards to South Korea, the Australian government is advising people to “reconsider your need to travel” to Daegu and Cheongdo, the centre of the infections.
I’m just looking at the detailed advice for Australians travelling to Italy. The Level 3 advice (“reconsider your need to travel”) to northern Italy includes 10 towns in Lombardy and one in Veneto.I’m just looking at the detailed advice for Australians travelling to Italy. The Level 3 advice (“reconsider your need to travel”) to northern Italy includes 10 towns in Lombardy and one in Veneto.
Lombardy towns:Lombardy towns:
CodognoCodogno
Castiglione d’AddaCastiglione d’Adda
CasalpusterlengoCasalpusterlengo
FombioFombio
MaleoMaleo
SomagliaSomaglia
BertonicoBertonico
Terranova dei PasseriniTerranova dei Passerini
Castelgerundo andCastelgerundo and
San FioranoSan Fiorano
Veneto:Veneto:
Vo’ EuganeoVo’ Euganeo
Outside that area, the advice is Level 2, which is “exercise a high degree of caution”.Outside that area, the advice is Level 2, which is “exercise a high degree of caution”.
Murphy says the travel ban is a way of slowing things down. He says in Italy and South Korea the outbreaks are confined and localised and that travel bans were not needed for those countries at the moment.Murphy says the travel ban is a way of slowing things down. He says in Italy and South Korea the outbreaks are confined and localised and that travel bans were not needed for those countries at the moment.
We’re now hearing from Brendan Murphy, Australia’s chief medical officer. He emphasises the risk from travel to Iran.We’re now hearing from Brendan Murphy, Australia’s chief medical officer. He emphasises the risk from travel to Iran.
Murphy says the most important thing for anyone coming from an area of risk is to monitor their health and isolate if they become unwell, with any sort of flu-like symptoms, contact their doctor or the hospital and let them know.Murphy says the most important thing for anyone coming from an area of risk is to monitor their health and isolate if they become unwell, with any sort of flu-like symptoms, contact their doctor or the hospital and let them know.
“That is the time when people are most infectious is when they are symptomatic,” he says.“That is the time when people are most infectious is when they are symptomatic,” he says.
Greg Hunt also says they are changing entry advice to Japan for people travelling home from Italy or South Korea.Greg Hunt also says they are changing entry advice to Japan for people travelling home from Italy or South Korea.
We’re now hearing a press conference from Australia’s health minister, Greg Hunt. He says coronavirus is now in 67 countries globally.We’re now hearing a press conference from Australia’s health minister, Greg Hunt. He says coronavirus is now in 67 countries globally.
Australia has 29 cases, he says: 15 who had travelled from China, 10 cases from the Diamond Princess cruise ship (including one man who died on Sunday). In addition there are four cases of people who have travelled from Iran. They are all under treatment and are tracing people who may have been in contact with them.Australia has 29 cases, he says: 15 who had travelled from China, 10 cases from the Diamond Princess cruise ship (including one man who died on Sunday). In addition there are four cases of people who have travelled from Iran. They are all under treatment and are tracing people who may have been in contact with them.
He announces the Australian travel advice to Italy has changed:He announces the Australian travel advice to Italy has changed:
“That has been raised to level two for the whole of the country. And Level three for selected towns in the north of. Level two means it has a high degree of awareness and Level three is to reconsider traveller.”“That has been raised to level two for the whole of the country. And Level three for selected towns in the north of. Level two means it has a high degree of awareness and Level three is to reconsider traveller.”
We’re getting new figures on South Korea .... 476 new cases taking their total number of infections to 4,212. The country has also recorded 22 fatalities, a jump of 4 from yesterday.We’re getting new figures on South Korea .... 476 new cases taking their total number of infections to 4,212. The country has also recorded 22 fatalities, a jump of 4 from yesterday.
It’s believed 60% of confirmed cases are linked to a branch of Shincheonji religious sect in the southeastern city of Daegu.It’s believed 60% of confirmed cases are linked to a branch of Shincheonji religious sect in the southeastern city of Daegu.
Despite that poor Chinese data, stocks markets are recovering across Asia Pacific on the prospect of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve that we referred to earlier.Despite that poor Chinese data, stocks markets are recovering across Asia Pacific on the prospect of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve that we referred to earlier.
The Nikkei is Tokyo is up 0.28%, the Kospi in Seoul is up 0.95%, the Hang Seng has risen 0.7% at the opening and Shanghai is up 1.2%. Oil has also rebounded on hopes of a production cut by Opec.The Nikkei is Tokyo is up 0.28%, the Kospi in Seoul is up 0.95%, the Hang Seng has risen 0.7% at the opening and Shanghai is up 1.2%. Oil has also rebounded on hopes of a production cut by Opec.
Chinese factory activity slumped to its sharpest contraction on record, according to a survey released on Monday, after the virus crippled manufacturing in February.Chinese factory activity slumped to its sharpest contraction on record, according to a survey released on Monday, after the virus crippled manufacturing in February.
The closely watched Caixin/Markit manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) tumbled to 40.3 last month, the lowest level since the survey began in 2004, and down sharply from the 51.1 reading in January, Reuters reports. The 50 mark separates growth from contraction.The closely watched Caixin/Markit manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) tumbled to 40.3 last month, the lowest level since the survey began in 2004, and down sharply from the 51.1 reading in January, Reuters reports. The 50 mark separates growth from contraction.
It follows official PMI data on Saturday that showed a reading of 35. it tracks larger companies while the Caixin PMI tracks smaller companies.It follows official PMI data on Saturday that showed a reading of 35. it tracks larger companies while the Caixin PMI tracks smaller companies.
The number was much worse than expected by forecasters and even worse than the depths of the financial crisis in 2008-09.The number was much worse than expected by forecasters and even worse than the depths of the financial crisis in 2008-09.
The online giant Amazon has confirmed that two of its employees in Milan have tested positive for coronavirus.The online giant Amazon has confirmed that two of its employees in Milan have tested positive for coronavirus.
New York state has confirmed its first coronavirus case, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Twitter Sunday evening, calling on residents to remain calm and not have any “undue anxiety.”New York state has confirmed its first coronavirus case, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Twitter Sunday evening, calling on residents to remain calm and not have any “undue anxiety.”
Cuomo said the patient is a woman in her 30s who contracted the virus while traveling abroad in Iran. He said the woman is in quarantine in her home.Cuomo said the patient is a woman in her 30s who contracted the virus while traveling abroad in Iran. He said the woman is in quarantine in her home.
“The patient has respiratory symptoms, but is not in a serious condition and has been in a controlled situation since arriving in New York,” a Cuomo statement said.“The patient has respiratory symptoms, but is not in a serious condition and has been in a controlled situation since arriving in New York,” a Cuomo statement said.
“There is no cause for surprise – this was expected. As I said from the beginning, it was a matter of when, not if there would be a positive case of novel coronavirus in New York.”“There is no cause for surprise – this was expected. As I said from the beginning, it was a matter of when, not if there would be a positive case of novel coronavirus in New York.”
Cuomo added that the “general risk remains low in New York”.Cuomo added that the “general risk remains low in New York”.
We’re seeing a news conference from the Australian city of Melbourne, where more cases of Covid-19 have been detected.We’re seeing a news conference from the Australian city of Melbourne, where more cases of Covid-19 have been detected.
Four new virus cases were confirmed on the weekend in people returning from Iran before the ban on entry from Iran was imposed in Australia.Four new virus cases were confirmed on the weekend in people returning from Iran before the ban on entry from Iran was imposed in Australia.
New South Wales health authorities confirmed the state’s fifth and six cases as a man in his 40s and a woman in her 50s who both returned to Sydney from Iran. The two cases are not connected, and they arrived on different days.New South Wales health authorities confirmed the state’s fifth and six cases as a man in his 40s and a woman in her 50s who both returned to Sydney from Iran. The two cases are not connected, and they arrived on different days.
New cases in Victoria and Queensland also came from Iran.New cases in Victoria and Queensland also came from Iran.
A Victorian woman was confirmed as testing positive on Sunday after landing in Melbourne on Friday.A Victorian woman was confirmed as testing positive on Sunday after landing in Melbourne on Friday.
In Queensland, a 63-year-old Gold Coast beautician was confirmed as having the virus on Saturday after arriving on Monday.In Queensland, a 63-year-old Gold Coast beautician was confirmed as having the virus on Saturday after arriving on Monday.
Brett Sutton, the chief health officer for the state of Victoria said people who are asked to isolate themselves need to think about how they can organise access to necessities:Brett Sutton, the chief health officer for the state of Victoria said people who are asked to isolate themselves need to think about how they can organise access to necessities:
South Korea is the worst affected countries outside of China in terms of coronavirus cases. We are waiting today’s update, but as of Sunday, 3,736 people were infected, with 17 deaths.South Korea is the worst affected countries outside of China in terms of coronavirus cases. We are waiting today’s update, but as of Sunday, 3,736 people were infected, with 17 deaths.
A large proportion of the cases are connected to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in Daegu. The leader of the group, Lee Man-hee, was tested on Staruday and is awaiting results, according to the Yonhap news agency.A large proportion of the cases are connected to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in Daegu. The leader of the group, Lee Man-hee, was tested on Staruday and is awaiting results, according to the Yonhap news agency.
Earlier, the group said he has been talks with a local public health centre over scheduling his test but corrected this to say that he had already taken the test, Yonhap said.Earlier, the group said he has been talks with a local public health centre over scheduling his test but corrected this to say that he had already taken the test, Yonhap said.
Lee has been in self-quarantine at his home in Gyeonggi Province, near Seoul.Lee has been in self-quarantine at his home in Gyeonggi Province, near Seoul.
Nearly 95% of the church’s 239,000 followers had been tested for Covid-19 as of Saturday, Yonhap says. Of them, 8,563 members and 393 “trainees” have shown symptoms, according to the authorities.Nearly 95% of the church’s 239,000 followers had been tested for Covid-19 as of Saturday, Yonhap says. Of them, 8,563 members and 393 “trainees” have shown symptoms, according to the authorities.
Here’s an excerpt of Yonhap’s report:Here’s an excerpt of Yonhap’s report:
The Chinese health commission’s daily national briefing has reported 202 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 42 new deaths.The Chinese health commission’s daily national briefing has reported 202 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 42 new deaths.
The total confirmed cases has passed 80,000 for the first time. Of the 80,026 confirmed cases, 44,462 (56%) have recovered and 2,912 (or 3.6%) have died.The total confirmed cases has passed 80,000 for the first time. Of the 80,026 confirmed cases, 44,462 (56%) have recovered and 2,912 (or 3.6%) have died.
Hubei province, where the outbreak has been concentrated, recorded 196 of the 202 new cases and all of the new deaths.Hubei province, where the outbreak has been concentrated, recorded 196 of the 202 new cases and all of the new deaths.