(CNN) The Pike Place bakery sits in an area where tourists flock in Seattle. As coronavirus fears mount and officials encourage people not to gather in crowds, Piroshky Piroshky and other restaurants are struggling with the decline in customers. The first reported case of coronavirus in the United States was a man who lived near Seattle, and the state has seen the most deaths in the country, with 24. The state has also seen the most US cases, with more than 280 as of Tuesday afternoon. "Many restaurants" in Seattle reported a 40% drop in business last week, according to the Washington Hospitality Association.
Source: CNN March 10, 2020 23:15 UTC