BREAKING NEWS: Washington state patient becomes the first person to DIE from coronavirus in the US
Health officials have confirmed the first fatality inside the U.S. attributed to the coronavirus.
Officials in King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle, said on Saturday that two new cases had been identified, including one who died.
No other details were immediately available about the two new cases in Washington, including the ages of the patients and any other potential health issues.
A press conference with more details is scheduled for 1pm PST.
Developing story, more to follow.