As of Tuesday night, there are 1,020 COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and now 30 coronavirus-related deaths.
and sporting events, will need to be assessed"under the local circumstances to determine whether it's appropriate," according to Azar. People as individuals also need to assess whether it makes sense for them to attend. The elderly and"medically fragile" should avoid large gatherings, long travel and"certainly avoid getting on a cruise ship," he said.
Georgia has 23 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus so far, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering. The ship was carrying around 3,500 passengers and crew when it received approval to dock in the port of Oakland on Monday, after spending several days idling off California's coast while health officials tested dozens on board for the novel coronavirus. At least 21 people have tested positive, officials said.
The Grand Princess cruise ship, which was carrying passengers who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, is seen berthed at the Port of Oakland for a second night in Oakland, California, U.S., March 10, 2020.The disembarkation process, which officials said would take multiple days, was expected to wrap up Wednesday by the end of the day.
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