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WASHINGTON – The U.S. now has its first death related to the novel coronavirus. The Washington Department of Health says the death happened in that state’s king county.

The person died at the Evergreen Health Medical Center.

The hospital says the person came in with serious respiratory issues.

Another patient at the facility is also infected with the coronavirus.

That person is isolated and receiving care.