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First COVID-19 deaths occurred in Bay Area in early February

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The first known death from COVID-19 in the U.S. was believed to have occurred in Washington State in late February 2020, but the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner revealed on Tuesday that two individuals had died on Feb.

6 and Feb. 17 at home with coronavirus making them the first deaths recorded in the nation. RELATED: Stay up to date on all coronavirus-related information "Today, the Medical Examiner-Coroner received confirmation from the CDC that tissue samples from both cases are positive for SARS-CoV-2," said a statement from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. RELATED: Interactive Map of Coronavirus Cases RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com: FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updates.

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