Why Washington health officials fear novel coronavirus may have been quietly spreading

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Mar 2, 2020

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The novel coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is now blamed for six deaths, all in Washington state. Health officials worry the illness may have been spreading undetected near Seattle for weeks, possibly resulting in many undiagnosed cases. Can hospitals in Washington and across the country accommodate a “surge” of patients? Lisa Desjardins reports and talks to The New York Times’ Dr. Sheri Fink.

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