Public Health - Seattle & King CountyVerified account

.@DocJeffD: We are reporting 4 new cases today. Of the 4 cases, 2 have died. In addition, 1 of our previously reported cases has now died. This brings the total number of cases to 14, including 5 deaths total. #COVID19 #coronavirus #WAcoronavirus

These are the new cases: • A male in his 50s, hospitalized at Highline Hospital. No known exposures. • A male in his 70s, a resident of LifeCare, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. The man had underlying health conditions, and died 3/1/20

• A female in her 70s, a resident of LifeCare, hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland. The woman had underlying health conditions, and died 3/1/20 • A female in her 80s, a resident of LifeCare, was hospitalized at EvergreenHealth

• In addition, a woman in her 80s, who was already reported as in critical condition at Evergreen, has died. She died on 3/1/20

We are recommending steps to limit the spread of this illness, similar to what we do to limit the spread of the flu: - Stay home when sick - Practice excellent personal hygiene habits, including handwashing

- When you go into a crowded situation with close contact it’s not possible to know if there are others with mild illness.

- To increase your chances of staying healthy, avoid crowded settings if possible, especially if you are over 60, or have other chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or a weakened immune system.

- Do not go to the emergency room unless essential. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs. If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, contact your regular doctor first.