DC
Live updates: D.C. announces first death from coronavirus; Maryland, Virginia add 64 cases
By
Dana Hedgpeth
March 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
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The greater Washington region’s total number of novel coronavirus cases sits at 338 on Friday. Maryland added 42 cases Friday, bringing the state’s total to 150. Virginia reported 22 more cases Friday, for a total of 116. The District reported 32 new patients Thursday evening, its highest single-day increase, for a total of 72.
Here are some of the most significant and recent developments as the region responds to the pandemic of the coronavirus, which causes the disease covid-19:
From Thursday: D.C. cases surge, Maryland adds new restrictions as coronavirus reaches grim milestones
• The District Department of Health said the first known death in the city as a result of the virus is that of a 59-year-old man who was admitted to a hospital last week. The man had a fever and cough, as well as other underlying medical conditions, health officials said.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/03/20/coronavirus-dc-maryland-virginia-updates/
NETHERLANDS
3000+ cases
Corona in the Netherlands: numbers from 20 March
30 people have died from the coronavirus in the past 24 hours. In total, 106 people have now died in the Netherlands from the disease. Their age is between 63 and 95 years old. In total, 643 patients were admitted or hospitalized.
Yesterday, 210 people were in intensive care. Today this increased to 281.
https://nos.nl/artikel/2327537-corona-in-nederland-cijfers-van-20-maart.html