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Authorities announce 2nd coronavirus death in US
13 Sept 12:13 Key points summarised by AI
- A second person died from coronavirus in the U.S. – a man in his 70s from a Washington state nursing facility where dozens were sick, following the first U.S. death reported on Friday.
- Researchers suggest the virus may have been circulating undetected in Washington state for up to six weeks, potentially indicating hundreds of undiagnosed cases.
- New coronavirus infections were announced across several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Rhode Island, and New York, prompting increased testing and public health measures.
- U.S. officials, including Vice President Pence, reassured the public that thousands of testing kits were being distributed to state and local authorities to expand testing capabilities nationwide.
