The first case of coronavirus was detected in central China in early December. Now, nearly two months later, it's a full-blown global emergency, with more than 17,205 confirmed cases across the world. Here's a look back at how we got here.
From CNN’s Kocha Olarn in Bangkok
Dr. Kriangsak Atipornwanich, a doctor at Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok, said he treated a 71-year-old female patient from China with a combination of drugs used in HIV and flu treatments. He said the patient had previously been treated with only anti-HIV drugs. Officials at the press conference said the latest lab test has showed there’s no trace of the virus in the patient’s respiratory system.
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