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2020 coronavirus outbreak in Washington
Map of the outbreak in Washington
(as of March 11):
  Confirmed cases
DiseaseCOVID-19
Virus strainSARS-CoV-2
LocationWashington state, U.S.
First outbreakWuhan, Hubei, China
Index caseEverett
Arrival dateJanuary 21, 2020
(4 years, 9 months, 3 weeks and 1 day)
Confirmed cases457[1]
Recovered1
Deaths
30[1]

The state of Washington announced its first confirmed case of the global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on January 21, 2020, making it the first U.S. state to be affected by the virus. Washington had the highest number of cases and deaths out of any state in the country, with 457 confirmed cases and 31 deaths linked to the disease, as of March 12, 2020.[2]

Figures as of 2020-03-13

County Confirmed Cases Deceased
Clark 1 0
Grant 1 1
Gray's Harbor 1 0
Island 3 0
Jefferson 1 0
King 270 27 (23 associated with LifeCare Kirkland)[3]
Kitsap 2 0
Kittitas 3 0
Pierce 17 0
Skagit 2 0
Snohomish 108 3
Thurston 1 0
Whatcom 1 0
(Unassigned) 46 0
TOTAL 457 0
Source: Washington State Dept. of Health - 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)[4]

Timeline

See also: Life Care Centers of America § Kirkland, Washington COVID-19 outbreak

January: first case

On January 21, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first case in a 35-year-old man living in Snohomish County. He had returned from Wuhan to the U.S., landing at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport on January 15, without any symptoms. He reported to an urgent care clinic with symptoms of pneumonia on January 19 and was transported to Everett's Providence Regional Medical Center the following day.[5][6][7] He was released from the hospital on February 3 after two weeks of treatment, including the use of the anti-viral drug remdesivir,[8][9] and remained in isolation at home.[10][9]

February: first deaths

EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland, Washington, where the first six U.S. deaths were reported

The first two deaths from the virus occurred on February 26, both residents of a Life Care Centers of America nursing home in Kirkland, in the Eastside King County suburbs of Seattle.[11]

Two additional cases of unknown origin were confirmed on February 28, one in a high school student in Everett and a second in a woman in her 50s who had recently returned from South Korea[citation needed] and who was an employee of the United States Postal Service at its network distribution center facility in Federal Way, King County.[12][13] On February 29, researchers confirmed the coronavirus strain in the Everett high school student's case may be related to the coronavirus strain in the first confirmed U.S. case from January 19, suggesting that the virus may have been spreading in the area for up to six weeks.[14]

Life Care Center of Kirkland in 2020

The first death from coronavirus in the U.S. to be reported was on February 29 at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland.[15] Public health officials also reported two confirmed cases in a Life Care Centers of America nursing home there, including a woman in her 40s working at the facility.[16]

March

March 1–3

State public health officials confirmed two new cases in King County, both men in their 60s. One was hospitalized in critical condition at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle; the other was hospitalized in "critical but stable" condition at the Valley Medical Center in Renton.[17] Those two cases were not linked to the cases in the nursing facility that were reported on February 29.[18][19] Later the same day, officials reported four new cases associated with the LifeCare long-term care facility: a woman in her 80s, a woman in her 90s, a man aged 70s who had died, and a man in his 70s in critical condition. Washington reported one additional case: a man in his 40s in critical condition, bringing the state's total to seven new cases reported on this day. The second death from coronavirus in the U.S. was reported at EvergreenHealth Kirkland.[20] On March 2, officials announced another four deaths in the state, bringing the U.S. death toll to six. They also announced four new infections, bringing the state's caseload to 18, and the country's to 96.[21] The total number of deaths in the state rose to nine on March 3.[22] Additionally, Amazon.com confirmed that one of its Seattle employees had tested positive for coronavirus.[23]

March 4–5

On March 4, officials reported the tenth death in the U.S. attributable to coronavirus.[24] King County Public Health Department reported 10 new cases, including one death. All but one case were associated with the Life Care Centers facility.[25] In the evening, Facebook announced that a contractor at its Stadium East office in Seattle was diagnosed with the virus; the office was shut down until March 9 and employees were encouraged to work from home.[26]

On March 5, the Washington State Department of Health reported 31 new cases with the first new case reported outside of Snohomish and King counties. County case totals were Snohomish County 18, including 1 death; King County 51, including 9 deaths; Grant County 1 case.[27] Later, public health officials reported an additional death on March 4, bringing the state total deaths to 11.[28]

March 6–7

On March 6, Microsoft announced that two of its employees in Seattle, including one working remotely for subsidiary LinkedIn, tested positive.[29] Three new deaths were reported in King County; all died at the EvergreenHealth Medical Center.[30] In addition, public health officials in Seattle announced that a part-time concessions employee at CenturyLink Field tested positive and may have exposed attendees of a February 22 Seattle Dragons game. The stadium, home to the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders, and Seattle Dragons, can seat up to 72,000 people.[31][32][33][34][35] The University of Washington reported that a staff member in an office away from the main campus tested positive.[36] Classes were to be held online starting March 9, until March 20.[37][38] The suburban Northshore School District confirmed classes for its 23,000 students were suspended for up to two weeks.[39][40] Starbucks closed one of its downtown Seattle locations after an employee tested positive.[41] On March 7, the Department of Health confirmed 102 cases and 16 deaths.[42] Evergreen Health announced its 13th coronavirus death, bringing the total in Washington State to 17 deaths.[43] Clark County announced its first positive test of the coronavirus in a man in his 70s.[citation needed]

March 8–9

On March 8, the Washington state department of health confirmed 136 cases and 18 deaths, mainly in King County. Later in the day, after the department of health report, and additional death was reported in Grant County.[44] In the Seattle area, a staff member of the Aegis Living Marymoor assisted living facility in Redmond tested positive. The staff member has been isolated since 28 February after reporting symptoms. All Aegis Living communities are limiting non-essential visits. This is the fourth senior living facility in the Seattle area to report staff members who test positive.[45] Kitsap County reported its first positive test, a Bainbridge Island resident in their 60s who was being kept in isolation.[46]

On March 9, the Washington State Department of Health reported 26 new cases and 3 new deaths as cases continued to appear in new counties.[47][48] This brought the total deaths in Washington to 22.[citation needed] Life Care Center of Kirkland reported that 31 of its patients had tested positive.[49] (City of) Snohomish schools would be closed beginning March 10 after a transportation employee was tested positive.[50]

March 10–11

On March 10, the Washington Department of Health reported an additional 105 cases, a 62% increase. Two additional deaths were reported in King County, in two separate nursing homes unconnected to the Life Care Center nursing home where most deaths have been reported. This brought the state total deaths to 24 with the majority, 22, in King County.[51] Whatcom County declared a public health emergency after it reported its first case of the virus. The female patient self-isolated at home after receiving treatment at a local Bellingham medical center.[52] Island County reported its first positive test.[53] Skagit County reported its first positive test.[54]

On March 11, five new deaths were reported, bringing the total to 29.[55] Thurston County reported its first confirmed case.[56]

March 12

Government response

United States Vice President Mike Pence at Washington State Emergency Operations Center

On February 29, Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency after the first US death attributable to coronavirus occurred in a man in his 50s with an underlying chronic health condition who had been admitted to EvergreenHealth Medical Center after complaining of severe breathing problems.[57] In a statement, Inslee said, "It is a sad day in our state as we learn that a Washingtonian has died from COVID-19. Our hearts go out to their family and friends. We will continue to work toward a day where no one dies from this virus."[58] A second man in his 70s died at the same hospital a day later, the second US death attributable to COVID-19.[59] By March 2, the death toll in the Seattle area had risen to six,[60] nine by March 3[61] 11 by March 5,[62] and 18 by March 8.[63]

Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington analyzed the genomes of the first reported case in Snohomish County from January 20 and a more recent case on February 28, and determined that the virus strain was related. Their findings indicate that the virus may have been spreading through the community for close to six weeks.[64] A drive-through testing facility was opened by the University of Washington Medical Center in North Seattle, which as of 10 March is only open to students and employees.[65]

Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan has declared a civil emergency.[66] On March 5, United States Vice President Mike Pence visited the state governor at Washington State Emergency Operations Center on Camp Murray, north of the state capital Olympia, to discuss the crisis.[67][68] On March 5, the number of confirmed cases jumped from 39 the previous day to 70, of which 51 are in King County and 18 in Snohomish County.[62] On March 5, Inslee announced that the state will cover the costs of testing for Washington residents without health insurance. At a news briefing with Inslee, Vice President Pence said that Air Force Two delivered 100,000 air-filtering N95 respirators, 100,000 surgical masks and 2,500 face shields to Washington.[69] The same day, Washington's insurance commissioner, Mike Kreidler issued an emergency order to state health insurers requiring them to waive copays and deductibles for any consumer requiring coronavirus testing, effective until May 4.[70]

On March 9, Governor Inslee announced new rules—including mandatory screening for visitors and staff—for nursing homes to slow the spread of the virus. The state is also considering mandatory measures of social distancing to prevent spread.[71] The governor's office announced that workers who have reduced hours or temporary unemployment due to the outbreak are eligible for unemployment benefits.[72]

On March 11, Governor Inslee invoked emergency powers and banned "social, spiritual, and recreational gatherings" of over 250 people in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties (including the core of the Seattle metropolitan area) for at least the month of March.[73][74] The order included provisions for its enforcement by the Washington Military Department.[75]

On March 12, Governor Inslee announced closures for all public and private K-12 schools in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties beginning from March 17 through at least April 24th[76].

Economic and social effects

Several national media outlets reported that fewer Seattle residents were observed outside in public places in early March.[77][78] Local businesses, especially in tourist areas, reported fewer customers and sales.[79]

The economic loss to the region due to canceled cruise ship visitors to Seattle was unknown as of mid March, with the Port of Seattle "exploring options". The industry brings in nearly one billion dollars annually to the Puget Sound area, with the Alaska cruise season considered to start April 1.[80][81]

On March 10, Alaska Airlines, based in Seattle, announced it was preparing to cut its flight schedule and freeze hiring due to the sharp drop in airline bookings because of the pandemic.[82]

School closures

The two largest state universities, University of Washington (UW) and Washington State University (WSU) curtailed on-campus classes during the pandemic. UW announced its closure on March 6; and on March 11, WSU announced the closure would begin after its spring break, on March 23.[83]

On March 11, school districts in the Greater Seattle area, including Seattle Public Schools, Lake Washington School District, and Bellevue School District, announced their closures shortly after Governor Jay Inslee's social distancing proclamation in the morning.[84][85][86] Many school districts in Snohomish County announced closures starting March 13, including Snohomish School District, Monroe School District, and Marysville School District. Others announced closures for 14 days or more starting on March 16 including Everett School District and Edmonds School District.[87]

On March 12, the governor invoked his emergency power and mandated the closure of all private and public schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, through April 24 or later.[88]

Sports

Many scheduled public events went on as planned, including a Major League Soccer fixture between the Seattle Sounders FC and Columbus Crew SC at CenturyLink Field on March 7. It was played in front of a crowd of 33,080, making it the smallest crowd to ever attend a regular season MLS match in Sounders history.[89] Pundits attributed the lower attendance to the coronavirus as immunocompromized fans and others who did not want to attend the match due to the outbreak were offered full refunds.[90][91] ESPN noted the effect the governor's ban on gatherings in Puget Sound area would have on sports, especially if it should be expanded to Eastern Washington; the first round of the 2020 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was scheduled to be held in Spokane in March.[73]

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