LA County Declares Local Emergency After Confirming 6 New Cases: Live Updates
by Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge.com
Wed, 03/04/2020
Summary:
New York has reported its third case: the son, wife and daughter of an infected Westchester County lawyer have been diagnosed with the virus
Italy will ban public events, and close cinemas and theaters even though the government denied an earlier ANSA report that the country would also close schools & universities momentarily
Italy urges elderly people to stay indoors if possible
Ecaudor confirms 3 new cases, raising total to 10
Pence confirms after meeting airline execs that travelers from Italy & SK would be tested multiple times
German finance minister declares outbreak “a global pandemic”
Russia blames “enemies” for spreading fake news about outbreak
Israel urges people to stop shaking hands, will quarantine travelers from most of Europe
EU reports a second coronavirus case at its headquarters in Brussels
France has reported 45 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 257
UK cases surge by 34 to a total of 85 – a 66% surge.
China reported 119 additional coronavirus cases and 38 additional deaths
South Korea reported 809 additional coronavirus cases and 4 additional deaths
Israel quarantines group of soccer fans
“Official” Iranian death toll hits 92
Saudi suspends Umra pilgrimage
Japan confirms 3 more cases from Osaka
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Update (1140ET): During a press conference that they announced last night, LA County public health officials have reported another rash of cases, and declared a local emergency, according to media reports. Meanwhile, the CDC said 40 cases are under investigation.
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