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Friday, March 20, 2020
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Friday, March 20, 2020
Washington DC records first COVID-19 death
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleWASHINGTON — Officials in the nation’s capital have announced the first death of a patient from the COVID-19 illness.
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announces the death of the 59-year-old man today.
She says he was admitted to the hospital last week after showing coronavirus symptoms, including a fever and cough, and tested positive. The mayor says the man also had “other underlying medical conditions” but provides no additional details.
DC health officials said there were 71 confirmed cases as of last night.
— AP
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