The novel coronavirus, termed 2019-nCoV, has become a cause for concern as it rapidly spreads since the initial report of cases in December, 2019.
Chinese health officials have reported hundreds of infections with 2019-nCoV in China, including outside of Hubei Province.
A number of countries, including the United States, have been actively screening incoming travellers from Wuhan
Human infections with 2019-nCoV have been confirmed in Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea.
The United States announced its first infection with 2019-nCoV detected in a traveller returning from Wuhan on January 21.
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