'Scary for everybody': This is what it's like in Seattle and King County, areas under siege from the coronavirus

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'Scary for everybody': This is what it's like in Seattle and King County, areas under siege from the coronavirus
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'I think we are in the shock phase right now, and we have to get used to the new normal.'

Across the city, there's a growing fear of both the illness and the steps being taken to fight it.

State and county officials have been trying to reassure residents that their plans are reasonable and measured, and have also reminded everyone that diseases like this spread without regard for race. Some Asian businesses say they've been criticized by would-be clients over a perceived connection to Wuhan.

So far, customers are still coming in, including the seniors who pay $8 to play three games during morning sessions starting at 9 a.m. The bowling alley is licensed to hold more than 300 customers, putting it squarely on the list of large public venues such as theaters and malls that might be forced to shut if the outbreak worsens.

In Kirkland, Wash, the Life Care Center is the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak. At least 11 people living at the facility have died from the disease, and federal authorities have begun assisting with care and infection control there.

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