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2020.03.01 22:42 GMT+8

Trump tweets new U.S. coronavirus screening procedures

Updated 2020.03.01 22:42 GMT+8
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Trump tweets new U.S. coronavirus screening procedures

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new screening procedures for the novel coronavirus outbreak on Sunday.

In a tweet, President Trump said that in addition to screening travelers "prior to boarding" from certain designated high risk countries, or areas within those countries, they will also be screened when they arrive in America.

The country has recorded its first coronavirus death, and the number of confirmed cases has reached over 60. 

Officials in Washington State on Saturday said they were investigating a possible outbreak of the coronavirus at a local nursing home.

There were two cases associated with the long-term care facility Life Care Center of Kirkland - one healthcare worker and the other a resident in her 70s, according to the officials. About 27 residents and 25 staff members at the center had "some sort of symptoms". 

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