Man in washington state first in us to die from new coronavirus

According to reports, the first death in the United States from the new coronavirus (COVID-19) was a man in his 50s from Washington state. He was a resident of Snohomish County, which is located in the northwestern part of the state.

The man had underlying health conditions and had recently traveled to China, where he was exposed to the virus. He was hospitalized at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington, and died on February 29, 2020.

The news of the first US death from COVID-19 was announced by the Washington State Department of Health on February 29, 2020. The department reported that the man had tested positive for the virus on February 28, 2020, and had been hospitalized since February 19, 2020.

The death was a significant milestone in the US response to the pandemic, as it marked the first reported death from COVID-19 in the country. It also highlighted the importance of taking precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, such as washing hands frequently, avoiding close contact with others, and staying home if feeling unwell.

It's worth noting that the first reported case of COVID-19 in the US was a woman in her 60s from Snohomish County, Washington, who was diagnosed on January 21, 2020. She had also recently traveled to China and was hospitalized at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington.