New Deaths Bring Toll In Washington State to 15

The total number of deaths in Washington state related to the coronavirus reached 15 on Friday, the Seattle Times reported.

EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland, Wash., confirmed four new deaths in the hard-hit state by midday, the news outlet reported.

The state’s Department of Health reported Washington now has 79 confirmed cases of the fast-spreading virus.

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., said the state would get $11.5 million of that, the news outlet reported.

“I’m pleased the U.S. Congress is sending more than their thoughts and prayers,” Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee said.

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