WTOP: First presumptive positive case of coronavirus in DC has been confirmed

By Editor On Mar 8, 2020 Last updated Mar 8, 2020

The first presumptive positive case of coronavirus COVID-19 has been confirmed in D.C., the Mayor’s office announced late on March 7.

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