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First virus death in U.S., Washington state declares emergency

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A staff member blocks the view as a person is taken by a stretcher to a waiting ambulance from a nursing facility where more than 50 people are sick and being tested for the COVID-19 virus, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Kirkland, Wash. (AP/Elaine Thompson)

The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of coronavirus, the first such reported death in the United States.

More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and being tested for the virus.

Gov. Jay Inslee directed state agencies to use “all resources necessary” to prepare for and respond to the coronavirus outbreak.

The declaration also allows the use of the Washington National Guard, if necessary.

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This Winter, an all Nepali team became the first to summit K2 in the Winter. They summited shoulder to shoulder, with everyone on this team listed as a holder of this first ascent.

Mingma G helped lead the historic K2 Winter expedition and today, we proudly announce his welcoming to our athlete team! His humble confidence, and bravery speaks volumes about where he can go and what he can accomplish.

Mingma Gyabu Sherpa was one of the 10 Nepali mountaineers that made history on January 16, 2021 as the first to ascend K2 in the harsh weather conditions of the winter.

His team consisting of Nirmal Purja, Mingma Tenzi Sherpa, Gelje Sherpa, Pem Chhiri Sherpa, Dawa Temba Sherpa, and himself Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (aka Mingma David Sherpa) joined by Sona Sherpa from Seven Summits Treks and the Mingma G team itself consisting of Mingma Gyalje Sherpa (Mingma G), Dawa Tenjin Sherpa, and Kili Pemba Sherpa, together successfully ascended summit of K2 at 4:58 p.m. local time in Pakistan.

This is the first successful K2 winter expedition after numerous attempts since 1987.