I continued my coverage today for Reuters of the novel coronavirus in the Seattle area. The epicenter of a U.S. outbreak seems to be taking hold in my hometown of Kirkland, Washington. The major news: There are now six confirmed deaths in the Seattle area and the county is purchasing a motel to house isolated patients.
A woman waves while holding a handwritten sign after knocking on her mother’s window to get her attention before visiting at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderA woman holds a handwritten sign after knocking on her mother’s window to get her attention before visiting at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderHealthcare workers unload oxygen therapy devices at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderAn Amazon driver leaves after making a delivery to the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderAn employee looks at a UPS delivery truck at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderThe exterior of the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, is seen in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderVisitors arrive to inquire about a loved one at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David RyderA worker leaves the Life Care Center of Kirkland, the long-term care facility linked to several confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. March 2, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder
