Health officials say the first case of coronavirus is confirmed in the state of North Carolina. A person from Wake County has tested positive for COVID-19. The test was conducted by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. The person traveled to the state of Washington and was exposed to a long-term care facility where there is a current coronavirus outbreak. Health officials said the person is in isolation at their home.

Georgia health officials say two individuals have the coronavirus in Fulton County. One of them reportedly just returned from Italy when they fell sick. Both are being isolated and under observation.