The first US cases of coronavirus “community spread” were discovered Friday
The Washington woman’s death comes following a Friday report of four new coronavirus cases in three US states: one in Oregon, one in California, and two in Washington. These cases were, for the first time, a result of “community spread,” Fauci said Saturday. That means they did not arise after travel or contact with someone already diagnosed and may be a sign that the virus is spreading within communities. “That really challenges us with something that we need to do and that we do very well,” Fauci said. Health authorities “would need to identify, isolate, and contact trace. That’s what’s going on in right here in the country.” While the Trump administration offered its latest anti-coronavirus strategies Saturday, at the moment, the majority of cases of coronavirus are still outside the US. South Korean officials announced more than 800 new cases of Covid-19 — the disease caused by the novel coronavirus — Saturday, marking the biggest daily jump in infections in the country. The first South Korean novel coronavirus case was just discovered six weeks ago, and since that time, the country has already suffered 17 deaths due to the virus. South Korean officials are calling the increase a “critical moment” in the virus’s spread and have warned people to practice “social distancing” for the next few days. South Korea has the second-highest number of confirmed cases worldwide behind China. Overall, experts say US citizens should not panic, but that there are good ways to protect oneself. That includes, yes, washing your hands. But wearing a face mask isn’t helpful if you aren’t sick (although it’s a good idea to wear one if you are). And, if possible, experts have advised stocking up on a few weeks’ worth of supplies as well as making a plan for what you would do if you or your family were kept from school, daycare, or work.DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
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