Two newborns are among the more than 28,000 people who have been infected globally with the novel coronavirus. The infants, one just 30-hours-old, tested positive for the newly discovered virus on Wednesday at a children's hospital in Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak. Both babies are
Two newborns are among the more than 28,000 people who have been infected globally with the novel coronavirus.
The individual is isolated at home and is in good condition. Health officials will monitor the patient's close contacts, as well as the health care workers who cared for the individual, for signs of illness. Story continuesMORE: American man anxiously awaits family to return from China, amid coronavirus outbreak
The new coronavirus causes symptoms similar to pneumonia that can range from mild, such as a slight cough, to more severe, including fever and difficulty breathing, according to the CDC. There is not yet a proven effective treatment for the disease.
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2 newborns among 28,000 coronavirus cases as death toll tops 550The infants, one just 30 hours old, tested positive for the newly discovered virus at a children's hospital in Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak.
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