One person tested presumptively positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Wake County, North Carolina, according to a state health official who confirmed the state’s first case of the mysterious new virus that has left at least nine people dead in the United States.
“I know that people are worried about this virus, and I want to assure North Carolinians our state is prepared,” said Gov. Roy Cooper in a statement. “Our task force and state agencies are working closely with local health departments, health care providers and others to quickly identify and respond to cases that might occur.”
