[BureaucratusMaximus]

Why is POTUS coming out to speak when one person dies of the flu?

I think that is just in-thread speculation...not fact.

[LilFarmer]

Department of Health confirms first coronavirus death in Washington state

By: KIRO 7 News Staff
Updated: February 29, 2020 - 9:56 AM

The Washington Department of Health confirmed Saturday the first coronavirus-related death in Washington state, according to a press release.

Health officials said there are new King County cases in addition to the two new cases confirmed Friday evening.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/department-health-confirms-first-coronavirus-death-washington-state/XIDPHMLVOJAAREQ5YCL75367PU/

[proust]

I guess we’ll see if he mentions it or not.