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Thu Jan 30, 2020, 03:22 PM Jan 2020

16 tested for coronavirus in Washington as health officials prep for battle

State and local leaders are still saying the risk from the Wunan coronavirus in the U.S. is "low" - despite the numbers of people being tested and the one confirmed case in Snohomish County.

“As of this morning, we hold steady at one case of novel coronavirus,” said state Secretary of Health John Wiesman.

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Gov. Jay Inslee said the coronavirus issue is serious and it’s "all hands-on deck” when it comes to dealing with and preventing the spread of infection.

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So far, 10 people have been tested in King County. Six tested negative and four cases are pending.

https://www.seattlepi.com/local/komo/article/16-tested-for-coronavirus-in-Washington-as-health-15016336.php?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailynewsletterspi&utm_term=spi

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