AMERICAFirst New York Resident Dies From New CoronavirusSavePrintMedical personnel arrive to perform COVID-19 infection testing procedures at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, N.Y., on March 13, 2020. John Minchillo/AP PhotoZachary StieberSenior Reporter3/14/2020|Updated: 3/14/2020New York officials on Saturday reported the first death in the state from the new coronavirus that started in China last year.The patient was described as an 82-year-old woman who also had emphysema, a lung condition that causes shortness of breath.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesBirths in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC SaysFeb 09, 2026Not Clear Whether Vaccines Cause Autism, Needs More Research, NIH Director SaysFeb 09, 2026Mike Tyson Unveils Super Bowl Ad Targeting Processed FoodsFeb 06, 2026Second Major Medical Group Walks Back Support for Child Gender SurgeriesFeb 05, 2026Related TopicsNew Yorkcoronavirus
