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The U.S. Coast Guard rushed testing kits to a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of California on Thursday as the number of new cases and deaths related to the coronavirus in the United States continued to rise.The U.S. Coast Guard rushed testing kits to a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of California on Thursday as the number of new cases and deaths related to the coronavirus in the United States continued to rise.
California joined the list of states declaring emergencies. So far, 11 deaths have been linked to the virus — one in California and the rest in the Seattle area — with 162 confirmed cases across the country. Reports of cases in New Jersey and Tennessee brought the number of states with infected patients to 18.California joined the list of states declaring emergencies. So far, 11 deaths have been linked to the virus — one in California and the rest in the Seattle area — with 162 confirmed cases across the country. Reports of cases in New Jersey and Tennessee brought the number of states with infected patients to 18.
Around the world, there were more than 90,000 cases and 3,000 deaths. A global database maintained by Johns Hopkins counts more than 53,600 recoveries from the virus.Around the world, there were more than 90,000 cases and 3,000 deaths. A global database maintained by Johns Hopkins counts more than 53,600 recoveries from the virus.
With the caseload in Europe passing 4,000 and rising fast, major conferences, trade shows, cultural events and sporting competitions have been canceled. Officials warned that the outbreaks — the largest is in Italy, but France, Germany and Spain are also being hit hard — will continue to grow.With the caseload in Europe passing 4,000 and rising fast, major conferences, trade shows, cultural events and sporting competitions have been canceled. Officials warned that the outbreaks — the largest is in Italy, but France, Germany and Spain are also being hit hard — will continue to grow.
Italy and Iran ordered all schools and universities to close. School closures have affected roughly 300 million students globally.Italy and Iran ordered all schools and universities to close. School closures have affected roughly 300 million students globally.
Financial markets, battered by the epidemic, fluctuated wildly and travel industries are booking staggering losses. Major businesses like Amazon and Facebook reported the first coronavirus cases in their U.S. work forces.Financial markets, battered by the epidemic, fluctuated wildly and travel industries are booking staggering losses. Major businesses like Amazon and Facebook reported the first coronavirus cases in their U.S. work forces.
As the effects of the virus rippled around the world, the sense of crisis deepened in the United States.As the effects of the virus rippled around the world, the sense of crisis deepened in the United States.
The authorities in the Seattle area stepped up their efforts to contain the country’s worst outbreak. California recorded the first coronavirus-linked death outside of Washington State: a 69-year-old man who had recently traveled on the detained cruise ship, the Grand Princess. The ship remains at sea while passengers are tested for the virus.The authorities in the Seattle area stepped up their efforts to contain the country’s worst outbreak. California recorded the first coronavirus-linked death outside of Washington State: a 69-year-old man who had recently traveled on the detained cruise ship, the Grand Princess. The ship remains at sea while passengers are tested for the virus.
On the East Coast, the number of confirmed cases in New York jumped to 13. Hundreds of people who had contact with known patients were ordered to isolate themselves as officials sought to reassure a jittery public that mass transit was safe. On the East Coast, the number of confirmed cases in New York jumped to 22, from 11 on Wednesday. Hundreds of people who had contact with known patients were ordered to isolate themselves as officials sought to reassure a jittery public that mass transit was safe.
As the sense of urgency grew, Congress is expected to complete approval of $8.3 billion in spending to fight the virus. But concerns remain that the demand for testing and treatment could overwhelm the health care system.As the sense of urgency grew, Congress is expected to complete approval of $8.3 billion in spending to fight the virus. But concerns remain that the demand for testing and treatment could overwhelm the health care system.
A cruise ship returning to California from Hawaii is being held off the coast of San Francisco, after officials learned that a coronavirus patient who died near Sacramento on Wednesday had traveled on the vessel last month and that 21 people on board were showing symptoms. A cruise ship returning to California from Hawaii is being held off the coast of San Francisco, after officials learned that a coronavirus patient who died near Sacramento on Wednesday had traveled on the vessel last month and that 21 people on board were showing symptoms.
Officials are flying test kits out to the ship, the Grand Princess, to be used on those with symptoms and also dozens of passengers who had been on an earlier leg of the cruise with the man who died. No cases have been confirmed. Officials are flying test kits out to the ship, the Grand Princess, to be used on those with symptoms and also dozens of passengers who had been on an earlier leg of the cruise with the man who died. No cases have been confirmed.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who declared a state of emergency for California at a Wednesday evening news conference, said that the tests would be sent back to the shore for results that can now be ascertained “within just a few hours.”Gov. Gavin Newsom, who declared a state of emergency for California at a Wednesday evening news conference, said that the tests would be sent back to the shore for results that can now be ascertained “within just a few hours.”
The patient, who died in Placer County, near Sacramento, was the first to die from the coronavirus in California and had traveled on the ship on a round trip from San Francisco to Mexico last month. Of about 2,500 passengers aboard that cruise, about half were Californians, Mr. Newsom said.The patient, who died in Placer County, near Sacramento, was the first to die from the coronavirus in California and had traveled on the ship on a round trip from San Francisco to Mexico last month. Of about 2,500 passengers aboard that cruise, about half were Californians, Mr. Newsom said.
About 60 passengers from that leg stayed on for the trip to Hawaii and are still on board. Ten crew members and 11 passengers are showing symptoms. About 60 passengers from that leg stayed on for the trip to Hawaii and are still on board. Ten crew members and 11 passengers are showing symptoms.
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At least 54 people have been treated for the coronavirus in California this year, the most of any state.At least 54 people have been treated for the coronavirus in California this year, the most of any state.
Princess Cruises, owned by Carnival Corporation, is the same company that runs the Diamond Princess, a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship that was quarantined last month off the coast of Japan as the virus circulated among the more than 3,700 crew members and passengers.Princess Cruises, owned by Carnival Corporation, is the same company that runs the Diamond Princess, a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship that was quarantined last month off the coast of Japan as the virus circulated among the more than 3,700 crew members and passengers.
Stocks fell, oil slipped and yields on government bonds slid again on Thursday — all signs that investors remain worried about how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the global economy.Stocks fell, oil slipped and yields on government bonds slid again on Thursday — all signs that investors remain worried about how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the global economy.
The S&P 500 fell more than 2 percent in early trading, while shares in Britain and Germany were also down sharply.The S&P 500 fell more than 2 percent in early trading, while shares in Britain and Germany were also down sharply.
Asian markets had told a different story earlier on Thursday. They closed higher, keeping pace with investors in the United States, who had pushed stock prices up the day before in the wake of this week’s Democratic primary results.Asian markets had told a different story earlier on Thursday. They closed higher, keeping pace with investors in the United States, who had pushed stock prices up the day before in the wake of this week’s Democratic primary results.
And as carriers around the world halt flights and tourism sputters in the face of spreading outbreaks, annual global airline revenues could see $63 billion to $113 billion wiped out, the International Air Transport Association said on Thursday.And as carriers around the world halt flights and tourism sputters in the face of spreading outbreaks, annual global airline revenues could see $63 billion to $113 billion wiped out, the International Air Transport Association said on Thursday.
The financial impact on the airline industry will be “almost without precedent,” said Alexandre de Juniac, the association’s president.The financial impact on the airline industry will be “almost without precedent,” said Alexandre de Juniac, the association’s president.
All primary schools in the Indian capital, New Delhi, were ordered closed on Thursday, affecting more than two million children as the authorities sought to prevent the small number of cases in the country from turning into a major outbreak.All primary schools in the Indian capital, New Delhi, were ordered closed on Thursday, affecting more than two million children as the authorities sought to prevent the small number of cases in the country from turning into a major outbreak.
In a tweet, Delhi’s deputy chief minister, Manish Sisodia, said the action was being taken “as a precautionary measure.”In a tweet, Delhi’s deputy chief minister, Manish Sisodia, said the action was being taken “as a precautionary measure.”
Under the order, all public and private schools through the fifth grade will be closed from Friday until March 31. The sprawling city has more than 2,700 primary and pre-primary schools, according to recent government data.Under the order, all public and private schools through the fifth grade will be closed from Friday until March 31. The sprawling city has more than 2,700 primary and pre-primary schools, according to recent government data.
The Indian government also said that all travelers from Italy and South Korea would be barred unless they could show proof that they had tested negative for coronavirus before leaving those countries.The Indian government also said that all travelers from Italy and South Korea would be barred unless they could show proof that they had tested negative for coronavirus before leaving those countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also postponed plans for a March 13 visit to Brussels for a summit meeting between India and the European Union.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also postponed plans for a March 13 visit to Brussels for a summit meeting between India and the European Union.
Iran is stepping up measures to control the spread of the coronavirus by temporarily shutting schools, universities and other education centers, and canceling concerts, sporting events and other large public gatherings, the state news media reported on Thursday.Iran is stepping up measures to control the spread of the coronavirus by temporarily shutting schools, universities and other education centers, and canceling concerts, sporting events and other large public gatherings, the state news media reported on Thursday.
Health Minister Said Nakami said at a news conference that the authorities would encourage people to reduce the use of paper money and that checkpoints would be imposed to restrict travel between major cities, The Associated Press reported.Health Minister Said Nakami said at a news conference that the authorities would encourage people to reduce the use of paper money and that checkpoints would be imposed to restrict travel between major cities, The Associated Press reported.
Iran has been among the countries hardest hit by the outbreak, with the toll rising at a steady pace. On Thursday, officials said that 107 had died and 3,513 had been infected, news agencies reported.Iran has been among the countries hardest hit by the outbreak, with the toll rising at a steady pace. On Thursday, officials said that 107 had died and 3,513 had been infected, news agencies reported.
A U.S. official said on Thursday that Iran had rejected American aid to fight the virus, though he did not specify what help was offered, or when. Relations between the two countries have been unusually hostile of late.A U.S. official said on Thursday that Iran had rejected American aid to fight the virus, though he did not specify what help was offered, or when. Relations between the two countries have been unusually hostile of late.
“We know that there’s gaps in their system, medical gaps, and we offered to help close those gaps,” Brian H. Hook, the State Department’s special representative on Iran, told reporters in Paris.“We know that there’s gaps in their system, medical gaps, and we offered to help close those gaps,” Brian H. Hook, the State Department’s special representative on Iran, told reporters in Paris.
Mr. Nakami said that Iran was introducing a national mobilization plan in places where the virus has spread most rapidly, and that it would be expanded in the coming days, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.Mr. Nakami said that Iran was introducing a national mobilization plan in places where the virus has spread most rapidly, and that it would be expanded in the coming days, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.
President Hassan Rouhani, in a statement issued Wednesday, said that almost all of the provinces in the country had been affected by the coronavirus.President Hassan Rouhani, in a statement issued Wednesday, said that almost all of the provinces in the country had been affected by the coronavirus.
“This disease is a widespread disease,” Mr. Rouhani said. “It has reached almost all our provinces, and in one sense it’s a global disease.”“This disease is a widespread disease,” Mr. Rouhani said. “It has reached almost all our provinces, and in one sense it’s a global disease.”
The authorities in Berlin are warning residents that the number of coronavirus cases will continue to rise. Three of the German capital’s 13 cases could not be traced to others in the city, raising the threat of local transmission.The authorities in Berlin are warning residents that the number of coronavirus cases will continue to rise. Three of the German capital’s 13 cases could not be traced to others in the city, raising the threat of local transmission.
“We must accept that this will continue and we will have more new cases confirmed,” said Dilek Kalayci, the local health minister. “No one is able to stop this from spreading.”“We must accept that this will continue and we will have more new cases confirmed,” said Dilek Kalayci, the local health minister. “No one is able to stop this from spreading.”
Many of Germany’s more than 400 cases stem from a man who took part in a Carnival celebration last month in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, where hundreds of other revelers became infected. Among them was a Polish man who returned to his home country, bringing Poland its first recorded case of the illness.Many of Germany’s more than 400 cases stem from a man who took part in a Carnival celebration last month in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, where hundreds of other revelers became infected. Among them was a Polish man who returned to his home country, bringing Poland its first recorded case of the illness.
Health experts at the Robert Koch Institute, Germany’s public health institute, urged officials around the country to continue with an aggressive strategy of ordering anyone who had come into contact with an infected person to stay at home.Health experts at the Robert Koch Institute, Germany’s public health institute, urged officials around the country to continue with an aggressive strategy of ordering anyone who had come into contact with an infected person to stay at home.
Initial cases in Germany were traceable to northern Italy, the epicenter of the European outbreak. More than 3,000 people have been infected in Italy, and more than 100 deaths recorded. Switzerland has reported its first death from the virus, a 74-year-old woman who had a pre-existing illness.Initial cases in Germany were traceable to northern Italy, the epicenter of the European outbreak. More than 3,000 people have been infected in Italy, and more than 100 deaths recorded. Switzerland has reported its first death from the virus, a 74-year-old woman who had a pre-existing illness.
But unlike in Italy, where officials have decided that all sporting events will take place in the absence of fans, or Switzerland, where the government has banned events involving more than 1,000 people, German officials are insisting that public life should be allowed to continue as normally as possible.But unlike in Italy, where officials have decided that all sporting events will take place in the absence of fans, or Switzerland, where the government has banned events involving more than 1,000 people, German officials are insisting that public life should be allowed to continue as normally as possible.
A man in his 40s and a woman in her 80s are the latest people in New York to test positive for the coronavirus, a spokeswoman for Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Thursday. That brings the number of confirmed cases in the state to 13.A man in his 40s and a woman in her 80s are the latest people in New York to test positive for the coronavirus, a spokeswoman for Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Thursday. That brings the number of confirmed cases in the state to 13.
Mr. de Blasio said the two cases were New York City’s third and fourth positive results since the city began testing this week.Mr. de Blasio said the two cases were New York City’s third and fourth positive results since the city began testing this week.
“Of the tests we’ve completed, 25 have come back negative,” the mayor said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”“Of the tests we’ve completed, 25 have come back negative,” the mayor said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”
The first confirmed case in New York — a 39-year-old woman who contracted the disease while visiting Iran — had been announced by state officials on Sunday. The woman, a health care worker, did not use mass transit and has been isolated at home with her husband, who has not tested positive for the disease, officials said.The first confirmed case in New York — a 39-year-old woman who contracted the disease while visiting Iran — had been announced by state officials on Sunday. The woman, a health care worker, did not use mass transit and has been isolated at home with her husband, who has not tested positive for the disease, officials said.
The second case in the state was a 50-year-old man from New Rochelle who works in Manhattan as a lawyer. Nine additional people directly linked to the man — including his wife, two of his children and a neighbor who drove him to a hospital in Westchester — have since all tested positive.The second case in the state was a 50-year-old man from New Rochelle who works in Manhattan as a lawyer. Nine additional people directly linked to the man — including his wife, two of his children and a neighbor who drove him to a hospital in Westchester — have since all tested positive.
The Trump administration’s efforts to contain the new coronavirus may be running headlong into its simultaneous crackdown on illegal immigration, Democrats warned.The Trump administration’s efforts to contain the new coronavirus may be running headlong into its simultaneous crackdown on illegal immigration, Democrats warned.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week began 24-hour-a-day surveillance operations around the homes and workplaces of people believed to be undocumented immigrants, and the agency plans to deploy hundreds of additional officers in unmarked cars in the coming weeks.Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week began 24-hour-a-day surveillance operations around the homes and workplaces of people believed to be undocumented immigrants, and the agency plans to deploy hundreds of additional officers in unmarked cars in the coming weeks.
Senate Democrats on Thursday sought assurances from Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, the deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, that his department would not interfere with undocumented immigrants seeking medical attention.Senate Democrats on Thursday sought assurances from Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, the deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, that his department would not interfere with undocumented immigrants seeking medical attention.
“This is a public health and safety issue that, if anything else, puts all of our communities at risk,” Senator Jacky Rosen, Democrat of Nevada, said. “Will the department refrain from apprehending individuals based solely on their immigration status while they’re seeking care?”“This is a public health and safety issue that, if anything else, puts all of our communities at risk,” Senator Jacky Rosen, Democrat of Nevada, said. “Will the department refrain from apprehending individuals based solely on their immigration status while they’re seeking care?”
Mr. Cuccinelli said ICE does not conduct enforcement at health care facilities “absent single case exigent circumstances.”Mr. Cuccinelli said ICE does not conduct enforcement at health care facilities “absent single case exigent circumstances.”
But immigrant advocates say that stepped-up enforcement could deter people from seeking medical care.But immigrant advocates say that stepped-up enforcement could deter people from seeking medical care.
On Wednesday, nine Democratic senators wrote a letter to President Trump and members of his coronavirus task force urging the agency to halt civil immigration enforcement in or around health care facilities.On Wednesday, nine Democratic senators wrote a letter to President Trump and members of his coronavirus task force urging the agency to halt civil immigration enforcement in or around health care facilities.
The senators also requested that Homeland Security publicly state that the administration’s new wealth test, known as the public charge rule, would not penalize immigrants who receive treatment for coronavirus symptoms by labeling them “public charges,” thus barring their paths to green cards.The senators also requested that Homeland Security publicly state that the administration’s new wealth test, known as the public charge rule, would not penalize immigrants who receive treatment for coronavirus symptoms by labeling them “public charges,” thus barring their paths to green cards.
“We cannot allow the fear this ill-considered rule creates to scare families away from getting the help that they may need if they come into contact with people,” with the coronavirus, the Democrats said in the letter.“We cannot allow the fear this ill-considered rule creates to scare families away from getting the help that they may need if they come into contact with people,” with the coronavirus, the Democrats said in the letter.
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, on Thursday postponed a highly anticipated visit to Japan that would have been the first by a Chinese Communist Party chief in over a decade.China’s leader, Xi Jinping, on Thursday postponed a highly anticipated visit to Japan that would have been the first by a Chinese Communist Party chief in over a decade.
The announcement comes as both countries are taking stark measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.The announcement comes as both countries are taking stark measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
The first cases of the virus appeared in China late last year, and over 80,000 of the more than 90,000 cases reported globally have been in China.The first cases of the virus appeared in China late last year, and over 80,000 of the more than 90,000 cases reported globally have been in China.
Since the country began taking draconian measures to stop its spread, however — including the largest lockdown in human history, with about 700 million people ordered to isolate themselves — the pace of new infections there has slowed. Now, new cases and related deaths outside China are outpacing those inside the country.Since the country began taking draconian measures to stop its spread, however — including the largest lockdown in human history, with about 700 million people ordered to isolate themselves — the pace of new infections there has slowed. Now, new cases and related deaths outside China are outpacing those inside the country.
Japan had reported 33 new cases on Wednesday, its largest single-day increase since the outbreak there began. It now has 331 cases — not including those aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was docked at Yokohama for several weeks in February.Japan had reported 33 new cases on Wednesday, its largest single-day increase since the outbreak there began. It now has 331 cases — not including those aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was docked at Yokohama for several weeks in February.
While far short of the severity of the outbreak in South Korea, where there were 5,766 cases as of Thursday, the spread in Japan has attracted extra attention in part because the Summer Olympics are set to begin there in July.While far short of the severity of the outbreak in South Korea, where there were 5,766 cases as of Thursday, the spread in Japan has attracted extra attention in part because the Summer Olympics are set to begin there in July.
A school district serving more than 20,000 students in the Seattle area said on Wednesday that it would shutter buildings for at least the next two weeks — the largest shutdown in the United States as a result of the outbreak.A school district serving more than 20,000 students in the Seattle area said on Wednesday that it would shutter buildings for at least the next two weeks — the largest shutdown in the United States as a result of the outbreak.
The Northshore School District, based in the town of Bothell, Wash., is just north of the nursing home in Kirkland that is at the center of the state’s outbreak.The Northshore School District, based in the town of Bothell, Wash., is just north of the nursing home in Kirkland that is at the center of the state’s outbreak.
Superintendent Michelle Reid said in a letter to families that a parent volunteer at one of the district’s elementary school had tested positive for the virus. Twenty-six of the district's schools have had some direct or indirect exposure, Ms. Reid said, adding that 20 percent of students did not attend classes on Wednesday.Superintendent Michelle Reid said in a letter to families that a parent volunteer at one of the district’s elementary school had tested positive for the virus. Twenty-six of the district's schools have had some direct or indirect exposure, Ms. Reid said, adding that 20 percent of students did not attend classes on Wednesday.
“We have community members who are even now anxious about exposure risks and awaiting diagnosis either for themselves or a family member,” Ms. Reid said.“We have community members who are even now anxious about exposure risks and awaiting diagnosis either for themselves or a family member,” Ms. Reid said.
The nearby Monroe School District announced plans to close all of its schools Thursday for a day of cleaning and to allow time for contingency planning.The nearby Monroe School District announced plans to close all of its schools Thursday for a day of cleaning and to allow time for contingency planning.
The announcements came on the same day that Facebook said a worker in the company’s Seattle offices had tested positive for the coronavirus, making it the second major tech company in the city to be affected.The announcements came on the same day that Facebook said a worker in the company’s Seattle offices had tested positive for the coronavirus, making it the second major tech company in the city to be affected.
The company said that its Seattle office would be closed for three weeks and that it had asked its Seattle-based employees to work from home until the end of this month.The company said that its Seattle office would be closed for three weeks and that it had asked its Seattle-based employees to work from home until the end of this month.
Amazon and Microsoft have also told their employees to work from home.Amazon and Microsoft have also told their employees to work from home.
Reporting was contributed by Katie Robertson, Vindu Goel, Azi Paybarah, Melissa Eddy, Michael Wolgelenter, Marc Santora, Niki Kitsantonis, Mitch Smith, Sarah Mervosh, Davey Alba, Mike Baker, Tiffany May, Claire Fu, Elaine Yu, Farah Stockman, Ed Shanahan, Neil Vigdor, Lauretta Charlton, James Gorman, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Matt Richtel, Mitch Smith, Amy Harmon, Michael Gold, Ben Dooley, Richard Pérez-Peña, Azi Paybarah and Joseph Goldstein.Reporting was contributed by Katie Robertson, Vindu Goel, Azi Paybarah, Melissa Eddy, Michael Wolgelenter, Marc Santora, Niki Kitsantonis, Mitch Smith, Sarah Mervosh, Davey Alba, Mike Baker, Tiffany May, Claire Fu, Elaine Yu, Farah Stockman, Ed Shanahan, Neil Vigdor, Lauretta Charlton, James Gorman, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Matt Richtel, Mitch Smith, Amy Harmon, Michael Gold, Ben Dooley, Richard Pérez-Peña, Azi Paybarah and Joseph Goldstein.