Coronavirus: Is it in your state?

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In the United States, health officials said there are about 118 cases of COVID-19 since January 21. The disease has killed thousands – most of those deaths were reported in Wuhan, China, in December. Nine people in the U.S. have died as of Tuesday from the respiratory virus.

  1. Arizona – 2
  2. California – 20
  3. Florida – 3
  4. Georgia – 2
  5. Illinois – 4
  6. Massachusetts – 2
  7. New Hampshire – 1
  8. New York – 2
  9.  North Carolina – 1
  10. Oregon – 3
  11. Rhode Island – 2
  12. Washington state – 27 (includes 9 fatalities)
  13. Wisconsin – 1

The CDC identified the states where the virus has spread. Maryland has not reported any confirmed cases as of yet. There is no vaccine for the virus. Health officials expect a deployable vaccine could be available somewhere between a year and 18 months. At least 20 companies are working on a vaccine.

The states in yellow represent where health officials have identified the coronavirus.

This is a developing story and please check back for updates.