So far, 43,101 infections have been reported in 28 countries and territories, with most of the cases occurring in China
Photo: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images The spread of a mysterious pneumonia-like coronavirus, which appears to have originated in the city of Wuhan in China, has been met with international alarm as more cases are being reported: At least 1,000 people worldwide have reportedly died from the virus, with around 43,101 infections recorded globally — the vast majority of them in China, although the virus has infected people around the world.
In late January, Chinese officials began implementing a partial quarantine around Wuhan, a city with an estimated population of 11 million people. As of February 6, Wuhan was under a military-style lockdown, with authorities going house-to-house and moving infected people to giant quarantine centers.
What are the symptoms of this strain of coronavirus? Symptoms of the Wuhan coronavirus include fever, coughing, and difficulty breathing. The virus is thought to have spread from an animal source to humans. According to the Guardian, “Recovery will depend on the strength of [the patient’s] immune system. Many of those who have died are known to have been already in poor health.”
How many cases have there been in the U.S.? The CDC confirmed 13 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. on Monday, with patients testing positive in Washington state, California, Arizona, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts. None of the infections within the U.S. have proved fatal, although a U.S. citizen did die in Wuhan.
Are there any travel precautions? As the number of confirmed cases rises, some airlines are suspending flights between mainland China and other countries. Delta has suspended all flights to and from China from February 6 through April 30, at the earliest. American Airlines has suspended flights to and from China and Hong Kong through late April . United won’t resume Hong Kong service until February 20, and won’t fly to Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai until March 28.
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