University of Washington preparing for potential escalation of coronavirus

UPDATE: The University of Washington announced on Friday that starting Monday, March 9, all classes and finals on its campuses will be held remotely, rather than in person. The social distancing measure will remain in place until at least March 20, the end of the university's winter quarter. the university's three campuses, which include residence halls, hospitals and gyms, will otherwise remain open with athletic events proceeding as scheduled. "We plan to resume normal class...