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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2020 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating nine additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 28. As the state’s case counts expectedly increase, DHEC will publicly report information about facilities and locations that impacted communities should be aware of where special precautions may be needed. “We emphasize the importance of practicing disease prevention measures and following recommendations for social distancing to protect our community as a whole,” said Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist. https://www.scdhec.gov/news-releases/dhec-announces-additional-nine-cases-2019-novel-coronavirus-south-carolina

County Case Count Campbell 1 Davidson 17 Hamilton 1 Jefferson 1 Knox 1 Rutherford 1 Shelby 2 Sullivan 1 Williamson 14 * Data include both confirmed and presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 reported to TDH or tested by TDH since January 21, 2020. These figures are updated daily at 2 p.m. Central time and reflect all cases reported to TDH as of that time. https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html

Testing Location Total COVID-19 Tests Completed Number Negative Number Positive TN State Public Health Laboratory 174 157 17 All other commercial and private laboratories -- -- 22 Total positives in TN 39

Texas COVID-19 Cases1 County of Residence2 Number of Cases3 Bell 1 Bexar 3 Brazoria 2 Collin 6 Dallas 8 El Paso 1 Fort Bend 9 Galveston 1 Gregg 1 Harris 10 Hays 1 Lavaca 1 Matagorda 1 Montgomery 3 Smith 4 Tarrant 3 Travis 1 Total 56 1DSHS will update the state case count each day by noon Central Time. 2Patient may be undergoing treatment in facilities in other counties. 3Does not include repatriation cases. https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#coronavirus

The Virginia Department of Health is monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness, called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/surveillance-and-investigation/novel-coronavirus/

COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts as of March 15, 2020* Confirmed cases of COVID-19 45 Presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 119 Total 164 COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts as of March 15, 2020* View case details, including county, sex, and exposure source, as of March 15, 2020: COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts as of March 15, 2020 | Doc *This chart will be updated daily by 4 p.m. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-cases-quarantine-and-monitoring

Mar 13 National Emergency Funding Good marks form acknowledging emergency Lots of handshaking Mar-a-Lago links to confirmed and suspect COVID cases Difficulties getting testing done Testing limited even at expanded sites Seattle Flu program Sequences from Seattle match first Grand Princess first trip Minnesota matches http://mediaarchives.gsradio.net/rense/special/rense_031320_hr3.mp3

Mar 12 Major profession and college sports shutting down Schools going on spring break and then going online Theater closings in New York When does it end? Could be worse in fall Trump's ban on Europe Confusing on who was banned Americans were rushing back Virus from Italy is via American citizens returning home Low cases is due to lack of testing http://mediaarchives.gsradio.net/rense/special/rense_031220_hr3.mp3

Counties with cases: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Stearns, Waseca, Washington, Wright Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020. We will not release specific locations for any patients being tested in order to protect patient privacy. 2020 News Releases For more information about the outbreak, potential risks, and protective recommendations, see CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

36 Confirmed Cases in Ohio* 350 Persons Under Investigation** in Ohio 139 Negative PUIs*** in Ohio Last Updated: 03/15/20 (Updated daily at 2 p.m.) * Number of counties with cases: 11 (Belmont 2, Butler 6, Cuyahoga 14, Franklin 3, Lorain 2, Lucas 1, Medina 1, Stark 3, Summit 2, Trumbull 2, Tuscarawas 1) ** Persons who have been tested for COVID-19 and whose laboratory results are pending. PUIs have exhibited symptoms of respiratory illness AND, within 14 days of symptoms starting, either traveled to an area with active COVID-19 transmission or been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19. *** Persons who have tested negative for COVID-19 and for whom no further follow up is needed. 333 Cumulative Number of Individuals**** Under Health Supervision***** Last Updated: 03/12/20 (Updated every Thursday at 2 p.m) **** Sources include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine and travelers who have voluntarily contacted local health departments upon arrival in Ohio. ***** Cumulative number of travelers referred to the Ohio Department of Health for monitoring; includes travelers who have completed their self-monitoring period. These individuals are not exhibiting symptoms of illness.

36 Confirmed Cases in Ohio* 350 Persons Under Investigation** in Ohio 139 Negative PUIs*** in Ohio Last Updated: 03/15/20 (Updated daily at 2 p.m.) https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/Novel-Coronavirus/2019-nCoV

Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report Report For: 03/15/2020. To ensure that the numbers being provided through the COVID-19 data tool are the most current numbers available, the updates will be done at NOON every day. These data represent confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported to the Georgia Department of Public Health as of 12:00pm 03/15/2020. A confirmed case is defined as a person who has tested positive for 2019 novel coronavirus. Confirmed cases and deaths in Georgia. COVID-19 Confirmed Cases No. Cases (%) Total 99 (100%) Deaths 1 (1.01%) Report generated on: 03/15/2020 11:43:25

Confirmed cases and deaths in Georgia. COVID-19 Confirmed Cases No. Cases (%) Total 99 (100%) Deaths 1 (1.01%) https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report

The third death was a 79-year-old woman with "multiple underlying health issues," Cuomo said. New York State Commissioner of Health Howard Zucker said the woman was from New York City. He didn't say which borough. The woman was hospitalized Sunday and died the same day, Zucker said. On Saturday, two other deaths were announced: an 82-year-old New York City woman and a 64-year-old resident of Rockland County. Cuomo didn't say where the third victim was from. https://1010wins.radio.com/articles/new-york-reports-3rd-coronavirus-death

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced New York's third coronavirus death Sunday as the number of the cases in the state rose to 729. https://1010wins.radio.com/articles/new-york-reports-3rd-coronavirus-death

Allegheny was 2 yesterday and is 3 so far today. Tuesday UMPC starts in house testing. Allegheny case count will explode by end of this week.

One day jump in Italy shows an increase of 3590 COVID cases (to 24,747) and 368 deaths (to 1809)

PA COVID-19 Update – March 15, 2020 Last updated 12:00 p.m. To date, there are 63 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. Counties impacted to date include: Allegheny (3) Bucks (4) Chester (2) Cumberland (5) Delaware (7) Lehigh (1) Luzerne (1) Monroe (6) Montgomery (24) Northampton (1) Philadelphia (6) Pike (1) Washington (1) Wayne (1) Recent additions to COVID-19 webpage include: 487 - 3/14/20 - ALT - Alert: Interim COVID 19 Specimen Collection and Testing Guidance COVID 19 Specimen Collection Guidance COVID-19 How to Get Tested COVID-19 Testing Factsheet Gov. Wolf, Congresswoman Houlahan, Sec. of Health, Sec. of Education Outline COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance for Pennsylvania Schools and Additional Closures in Bucks and Chester Counties DOH COVID-19 press releases Daily COVID-19 report Social media graphics and posters PA COVID-19 Update Archive COVID-19 Testing in Pennsylvania* Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) Negative Pending Positive 446 205 183 63 * Table last updated at 12:00 p.m. on 3/15/2020 https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

Saturday, March 14, 2020 (Washington, DC) As of 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 14, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes six new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 16 individuals. 28-year-old male Contact tracing underway – Had contact with a confirmed case 41-year-old male Contact tracing underway – History of international travel 42-year-old male Contact tracing underway – Attended the CEEP conference 45-year-old male Contact tracing underway – Had contact with a confirmed case 55-year-old female Contact tracing underway 67-year-old male Contact tracing underway – History of international travel, Nile River cruise Previous Total Positive COVID-19 Cases for the District of Columbia: As of March 13, 2020: 10 positive cases As of March 12, 2020: 10 positive cases As of March 11, 2020: 10 positive cases As of March 10, 2020: 4 positive cases As of March 9, 2020: 4 positive cases As of March 8, 2020: 2 positive cases As of March 7, 2020: 2 positive cases For more information on the District’s response, visit coronavirus.dc.gov.

As of 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 14, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes six new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 16 individuals. https://coronavirus.dc.gov/release/coronavirus-data-update-march-14

Idaho COVID-19 public health monitoring and testing* Total number of people monitored by Idaho public health (past & present) 48 Number of people no longer being monitored by public health 37 Number of people tested through the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories‡ 163 Number of people tested through commercial laboratories† 13 Number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho (as of March 14, other numbers current at date and time below) 5 * Data as of 8:45 p.m. MT 3/13/2020 ‡ Includes 4 Oregon residents tested in Idaho †Some people may receive multiple tests https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/

March 14, 2020 A 70-year-old man in Multnomah County is the first person to die from COVID-19 in Oregon. The Multnomah County resident was hospitalized at the Portland Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center and succumbed to his symptoms on Saturday, March 14. The individual is not connected to the cases at the Oregon Veterans’ Home in Lebanon. “While we knew we would arrive at this day at some point, it doesn’t lessen the impact,” said OHA director Patrick Allen. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with the family of this individual who honorably served his country.” The individual, who had underlying heath conditions, tested positive for COVID-19 on March 10. The individual had no known contact to a confirmed case and had not traveled to a country where the virus is circulating. “This is a sobering reminder that this virus is in our community and can be serious for older people and those with underlying conditions,” said Dr. Jennifer Vines Multnomah County Health Officer. “This loss has motivated us to continue our efforts to minimize the impact of this virus on our community.”

A 70-year-old man in Multnomah County is the first person to die from COVID-19 in Oregon. The Multnomah County resident was hospitalized at the Portland Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center and succumbed to his symptoms on Saturday, March 14. The individual is not connected to the cases at the Oregon Veterans’ Home in Lebanon. https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/State-Local-Officials-Announce-First-Fatality-from-COVID-19-in-Oregon.aspx

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Alabama (as of March 14) County of Residence Cases Baldwin 1 Elmore 1 Jefferson 5 Limestone 1 Montgomery 1 Tuscaloosa 2 Out of State 1 Total 12 Deaths: 0 Bureau of Clinical Laboratories (BCL) and CDC Testing (as of March 13; Updated on Fridays) Total unique patients tested: 28 Total people approved for testing: 74* *Includes persons approved and tested at laboratories other than BCL. http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

Maui visitor tests positive for coronavirus as cases statewide jump to 6 By Star-Advertiser Staff March 14, 2020 Updated 9:07 pm UPDATE 8:50 p.m. Maui County officials announced that a female visitor on Maui tested positive for COVID-19 this evening. She is in isolation and will be monitored by the state Department of Health. She is the sixth person to test positive for the coronavirus in Hawaii and the fourth person whose positive result was announced today. Officials said Gov. David Ige will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Sunday where he plans to discuss the Maui case and the Oahu case announced earlier this evening. 6:43 p.m. Honolulu officials said tonight a person on Oahu has tested positive for coronavirus. The person was under investigation for the coronavirus and test results came back positive tonight, a spokesman for Mayor Kirk Caldwell said. This is the fifth person in Hawaii who has tested positive for the coronavirus. Gov. David Ige will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. Sunday for more information on the case. 1:25 p.m. State officials are working to retrace the footsteps of a man and woman who visited Maui and Kauai before testing positive for the coronavirus. After the governor announced the couple had stayed at a hotel in Lahaina while vacationing on Maui, Mayor Michael Victorino released a statement today that state and county health officials are “investigating this matter throughly.” “The State DOH is leading this investigation and will provide further information,” Victorino said in a statement. “We want to ask the public to remain calm and stay informed through official sources, including the Governor’s Office, DOH and County of Maui.” The cases are the third and fourth cases of COVID-19 in the state, all of which have been related to travel and contact with someone infected by coronavirus outside of Hawaii. So far, there have been no deaths related to the virus in the islands, and there has been no confirmed so-called community spread. Gov. David Ige said at a news conference today that the Indiana couple is staying in an isolated area while they are recovering. He said the couple traveled on a direct flight from the mainland to Maui via United Airlines on March 2. He did not say where on the mainland the couple started their journey. Ige gave the following account of the couple’s time in Hawaii: >> The couple stayed at a hotel on Lahaina from March 2 to March 8 and shortly afterward, “patient A” developed a fever and a cough and had shortness of breath. >> On March 4, the patient was tested for the flu, but the test was negative. The same day, “patient B” began feeling ill. >> On March 8, the couple flew on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 149 from Maui to Kauai, where they were staying at the Kauai Marriott until officials moved them to an isolation facility provided by the county. Ige said “patient A” went to a clinic on Kauai on Monday and received antibiotics, then was seen at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Thursday. At Wilcox, the couple notified healthcare individuals that they had been in close contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus. The couple was given a test on Thursday and a positive result for COVID-19 came back late Friday. Ige said the state is working to contact anyone who may have come into contact with the couple during their travel in the islands to notify them and urge them to self-monitor for any symptoms. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: A couple, who traveled to Maui and Kauai, were confirmed as Hawaii’s third and fourth coronavirus cases, state officials announced today. Three medical professionals are currently in self-isolation after coming into close contact with the couple, Gov. David Ige said today at a press conference, adding a detailed account: “The two individuals — an adult male and a female — traveled from the mainland on a direct flight to Maui arriving on March 2 on United Airlines. They stayed at a hotel in Lahaina from March 2 through March 8. Shortly after arrival, case A developed a fever, cough and shortness of breath. On March 4, case A was seen at an urgent care facility and given rapid flu tests that tested negative. And on that same day case B started feeling ill. On March 7, case B was seen at an urgent care facility. On March 8, both flew on Hawaiian Airlines flight 149 to Kauai. From March 9 through the 13th, they stayed on Kauai. On March 9, case A was seen at an urgent care facility and prescribed antibiotics. On March 12, case A was seen at Wilcox Memorial Hospital and at that setting they informed the healthcare professionals they had close contact with an individual that was COVID-19 positive.” Hawaii Department of Health officials said they immediately notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and plan to follow up with those who came in close contact with the individuals, according to a statement. In an email statement after midnight, Kauai County officials said that on Friday night they “were informed that the test results for the two Persons Under Investigation here on Kauai were returned positive for coronavirus or COVID-19. The two adult visitors — one male and one female — are currently in an isolation facility provided by the county, away from the general public. They continue to be monitored by the state Department of Health.” The statement did not give any information on the patients or their current condition. Hawaii’s first confirmed COVID-19 patient is a man who was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise from San Francisco to Mexico from Feb. 11 to 21. The man traveled home to Honolulu with no symptoms but became ill while at home on March 1, sought medical care and later tested positive. The man was said to be “doing fine” at home, according to state health officials. The second Hawaii patient is an Oahu man in his 90s who fell ill March 2 while traveling in Washington state, flew home to Honolulu on March 4, and was hospitalized on March 7. He was said to be in critical condition and uncommunicative in Kaiser Permanente’s Moanalua medical center. Health officials declined to release further information on the two men, citing federal laws protecting patient privacy. A Japanese couple in February and a Canadian doctor this month also tested positive for COVID-19 after returning home from Hawaii vacations.