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Coronavirus news, updates and alerts for 02/09/2020

Episode Summary

This is Coronavirus 4-1-1. The latest official Coronavirus info for Sunday February 9th, 2020. NBC News reports the death toll in mainland China rose to 811 over the weekend, this has passed the number of deaths associated with the SARS outbreak in 2003. CNN notes more than 37,000 confirmed cases worldwide. According to CNBC, the Chinese government has set aside 10 billion dollars to fight the virus. Good news for those held on a cruise ship in Hong Kong, according to the NY Times, all 3600 aboard have tested negative and been released. Those on a ship in Yokohama, not as fortunate as 70 have tested positive, including 14 Americans. In the U.S. the CDC confirms there are 100 cases Pending Under Investigation in 36 states.

Episode Notes

 

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This is Coronavirus 4-1-1.  The latest official Coronavirus info for Sunday February 9th, 2020.  NBC News reports the death toll in mainland China rose to 811 over the weekend, this has passed the number of deaths associated with the SARS outbreak in 2003.CNN notes more than 37,000 confirmed cases worldwide.  According to CNBC, the Chinese government has set aside 10 billion dollars to fight the virus.  Good news for those held on a cruise ship in Hong Kong, according to the NY Times, all 3600 aboard have tested negative and been released.  Those on a ship in Yokohama, not as fortunate as 70 have tested positive, including 14 Americans.  In the U.S. the CDC confirms there are 100 cases Pending Under Investigation in 36 states. 

The locations of U.S. diagnoses in a moment.

There are 12 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the U.S.  locations are as follows: Arizona:  1 in Maricopa County  California:2 in San Benito County, 2 in Santa Clara County, 1 in Los Angeles County 1 in Orange County.  Illinois:  2 in Cook County   Massachusetts: 1 in Suffolk County      Washington State:  1 in Snohomish County   Wisconsin:1 in Dane County 

Another Coronavirus 411 update daily or as news breaks.Find the latest information at C-D-C dot GOV-slash-Coronavirus or ask your smart speaker for “The Coronavirus 4-1-1 Podcast”.

 

Episode Transcription

 

020920


This is Coronavirus 4-1-1.  The latest official Coronavirus info for Sunday February 9th, 2020.  NBC News reports the death toll in mainland China rose to 811 over the weekend, this has passed the number of deaths associated with the SARS outbreak in 2003.CNN notes more than 37,000 confirmed cases worldwide.  According to CNBC, the Chinese government has set aside 10 billion dollars to fight the virus.  Good news for those held on a cruise ship in Hong Kong, according to the NY Times, all 3600 aboard have tested negative and been released.  Those on a ship in Yokohama, not as fortunate as 70 have tested positive, including 14 Americans.  In the U.S. the CDC confirms there are 100 cases Pending Under Investigation in 36 states. 

The locations of U.S. diagnoses in a moment.

There are 12 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the U.S.  locations are as follows: Arizona:  1 in Maricopa County  California:2 in San Benito County, 2 in Santa Clara County, 1 in Los Angeles County 1 in Orange County.  Illinois:  2 in Cook County   Massachusetts: 1 in Suffolk County      Washington State:  1 in Snohomish County   Wisconsin:1 in Dane County 

Another Coronavirus 411 update daily or as news breaks.Find the latest information at C-D-C dot GOV-slash-Coronavirus or ask your smart speaker for “The Coronavirus 4-1-1 Podcast”.