Coronavirus Watch: 6 deaths in Washington state

Coronavirus headlines can be scary. But knowledge is power.

Welcome to our first edition of Coronavirus Watch from the Paste BN Network, a newsletter we wish we did not have to send but one we're thankful we can provide. We'll be sending updates on everything you need to know about COVID-19 to stay safe and informed.

Here's how this newsletter will work: Up top, we'll provide you with the latest news and a summary of the crucial stuff you need to know. Scroll down and we've curated the day's 10 most important articles that will give you the best picture of what's going on, from national news to travel policy updates to the latest safety recommendations.

The latest, as of 5 p.m. ET:

• Four more people have died of the coronavirus in Washington state, raising the death toll in the state and the nation to six. 
• The global death count is now above 3,000.
• New York state reported its first case, a 39-year-old Manhattan woman who contracted the virus while traveling in Iran. The woman is isolated in her home with "respiratory symptoms" but is not in serious condition.
• In the United States, the number of those infected is expected to rise significantly as testing becomes more pervasive.
• Wuhan, the Chinese city at the center of the coronavirus outbreak, has shut down one of its 16 makeshift hospitals because of a steady decline in new cases. 

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