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After 6 Coronavirus Deaths In Washington, County Moves To Buy Motel For Isolation Use

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Dozens of staff and residents at Life Care Center of Kirkland, Washington, are reportedly exhibiting coronavirus-like symptoms. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
Dozens of staff and residents at Life Care Center of Kirkland, Washington, are reportedly exhibiting coronavirus-like symptoms. (David Ryder/Getty Images)

Six coronavirus deaths have been reported in the U.S., all of them in Washington state. Officials are taking measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19 as the number of cases is expected to rise.

Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with King County Executive Dow Constantine, who represents one of the largest regional governments in the country which includes Seattle.

This segment aired on March 3, 2020.

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