California declares state of emergency after first coronavirus death reported

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks at a news conference that announced that six new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in Los Angeles County on the steps of the county Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday, March 4, 2020. The announcement comes on the same day of California's first reported death from the coronavirus. Photo by AP Photo, Stafanie Dazio

California reported its first death linked to the novel coronavirus today. Los Angeles County joined others in declaring local health emergencies, and nurses are asking for more training for health care workers. 

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