In the wake of several deaths and a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee said residents should consider avoiding large crowds and public gatherings.
“We think folks should begin to think about avoiding large events and assemblies,” said Inslee, a Democrat, in a March 2 press conference on the outbreak. At least six people in the United States have died from the mysterious new virus, and more than 100 cases have been confirmed.
