A state emergency has ficially been declared in Los Angeles County after six new cases the virus appeared in just 24 hours. What began as an  at the end last year has now reached new levels  massive proportions as confirmed cases the coronavirus have reached over 90,000 patrons worldwide. Countries like Iran and  have struggled immensely to contain the virus and now,  within the nation’s borders is imminent. Now, Los Angeles County might be the next major metropolitan city to feel the effects the deadly virus.

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According to ABC News, six Los Angeles residents tested positive for the coronavirus in a span just 24 hours. One the six people infected was a medical screener at Los Angeles International airport (LAX) who began to develop flu-like symptoms, visited his doctor, and was diagnosed with the disease. Another citizen allegedly contracted the disease on a California cruise during a trip from Feb. 11-21. According to the cruise line, the Sonoma County resident was experiencing atypical ‘gastrointestinal and cardiovascular symptoms’ before ficially testing positive for the coronavirus. 

Last week, . Since then, ten more U.S. citizens have passed away from the virus, bringing the ficial stateside death toll to a total eleven civilians. While a , the virus has the potential to send the nation into a panic if it is not promptly contained. 

Check out NBC News ficial report on the six new cases the coronavirus that has ficially sent Los Angeles County into a state emergency in the video provided below.