Johns Hopkins University: "US COVID-19 Cases Exceed at Least 1,000"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] According to CNBC, citing data from Johns Hopkins University, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States has surpassed 1,000 as of the 10th (local time).

According to data released by Johns Hopkins University, at least 1,020 confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in the U.S. as of the afternoon of the 10th. The university's data estimates that the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is at least 28.

The total number of states with confirmed cases is 37, with nearly half of the cases in the U.S. located in Washington, California, and New York.

As COVID-19 spreads rapidly, the level of response is also increasing. Major cities where COVID-19 has occurred are taking measures to contain the virus. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on the 10th that the National Guard would be deployed to northern New York State. The National Guard is tasked with disinfecting and delivering relief supplies such as food to residents in self-quarantine.

In New York State, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 31 overnight, bringing the total to 173. In neighboring New Jersey, a death was reported, marking the first death related to COVID-19 in New York State.

In Washington State, which has the highest number of confirmed cases, two deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths to 24. The number of confirmed cases also increased by 114 from the previous day, reaching 288.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee stated, "Experts have said that if proper measures are not taken, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases could increase to about 64,000 within the next eight weeks," and mentioned that mandatory measures are also being considered.

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