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2020.03.18 08:46 GMT+8

All 50 states in U.S. report coronavirus, death toll tops 100

Updated 2020.03.18 08:46 GMT+8
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All 50 states in U.S. report coronavirus, death toll tops 100

All 50 states in the United States have reported cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, with West Virginia announcing its first confirmed infection, according to local media.  

At least 6,420 confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported in the country as of 7:33 p.m. local time Tuesday (2333 GMT), and 108 deaths reported from the virus, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. 

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that a couple of employees of the State Department were tested positive for the coronavirus but the State Department will continue its operations.  

Four National Basketball Association players were tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday, according to the Athletic. One of the world's most high-profile athletes, Kevin Durant, is on the list.  

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