The total number of novel coronavirus cases in the United States jumped by two dozen over the weekend, as the first two deaths from the outbreak were confirmed.
New cases of the virus were announced in Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington state, and Florida on Sunday, bringing the US total to 89 as of Monday morning, up from 65 on Friday night.The new cases prompted emergency declarations in at least two states and sparked new warnings.Dozens of new casesAt least 18 new cases were announced across the country on Sunday, including the first two cases ever reported in Florida.
The patients were residents of the Life Care Center, where a cluster of cases were reported starting Saturday.More than 50 residents and staff from the facility are experiencing symptoms, and will be tested for coronavirus, Duchin said. The facility has about 108 residents and 180 staff members, he said.The investigation was sparked after two people linked to the facility -- a resident and a health care worker -- both tested positive for the coronavirus, Duchin said.
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