Check to see if coronavirus has hit your state?

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Baltimore Post-Examiner Staff

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.

There are 70 cases in 13 states. The other 48 cases involve passengers on chartered flights by the U.S. State Department, and those who were aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Arizona – 2
California – 20
Florida – 3
Georgia – 2
Illinois – 4
Massachusetts – 2
New Hampshire – 1
New York – 2
North Carolina – 1
Oregon – 3
Rhode Island – 2
Washington state – 27 (includes 9 fatalities)
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.

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