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NOW: @GovInslee @waOSPI announce mandatory school closures through April 24th for Pierce/King/Snohomish counties for all private/public schools listen live @KIRORadio @Mynorthwest
@GovInslee says closing schools was difficult decision but with #CoronaOutbreak cases expected to continue to grow health experts say it will help slow the spread. @KIRORadio
@GovInslee asks superintendents of all effected districts to have plan to make sure all kids who need food or who are homeless her get what they need. Urges ALL businesses to do everything they can to allow everyone worker to work from home @KIRORadio #CoronavirusOutbreak
NOW: @GovInslee is holding a press conference to provide update on response to #coronavirus in WA. Starts by saying goal now is stop or slow the spread - “were all in this together” Inslee says. heads of @WADeptHealth & @waOSPI also in attendance listen live at @KIRORadio #973FM
@GovInslee says it appears this is more severe in those w/underlying health conditions & urges them to be careful who they allow themselves to be near. #coronavirus
@GovInslee says @WA_OFM net with legislative chairs of fiscal committees & all agree they will ask for an additional $100 million in this years budget to respond to #coronavirus , also getting medical equipment from the reds @KIRORadio
NEW: @WADeptHealth @KCPubHealth say death from #coronavirus man in 50s w/underlying health issues , no travel/contact + 3 other new cases 2 from LifeCare nursing facility in Kirkland 1 patient, 1 worker + 50 others associated w/facility w/symptoms being tested @KIRORadio #973FM 
The man who died was not associated w/nursing facility - @DocJeffD says @CDCgov team on the way expected tonight to begin “outbreak” investigation. More cases expected. He again stresses MORE hand washing, less face touching, social distancing @KIRORadio #coronavirus
Right now they are focused on the nursing facility but no widespread community spread yet @DocJeffD says they could get to point where they ask people to telecommute, cancel large gatherings etc. if situation changes, urges everyone to take precautions, stock up on meds
