US announces its first case of a new virus that has claimed six lives in China and sickened hundreds
People gather outside the Wuhan Huanan Wholesale Seafood Market, where a number of people related to the market fell ill with a virus in Wuhan, China, January 21, 2020. Heightened precautions were being taken in China and elsewhere Tuesday as governments strove to control the outbreak of the coronavirus, which threatens to grow during the Lunar New Year travel rush.
The man, identified only as a Snohomish County resident is in his 30s, was not considered a threat to medical staff or the public, health officials said. Airports in the US and other countries have stepped up monitoring, checking passengers from China for signs of illness. The US is the fifth country to report seeing the illness, following China, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
CDC to announce first US case of Chinese coronavirus that has killed 6, CNN reports
Read more »
3 U.S. Airports to Screen for Chinese CoronavirusTravelers from China will now have to undergo enhanced screening at three major U.S. airports for symptoms of a new coronavirus that has caused an outbreak of pneumonia in China, federal health officials said Friday. What to know:
Read more »
US gets 1st case of mysterious new Chinese illnessSEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak's...
Read more »
Huawei founder says Chinese giant can 'survive further attacks' from the US as he predicts escalationHuawei founder says Chinese giant can 'survive further attacks' from US as he predicts escalation
Read more »
U.S. Turns Up the Spotlight on Chinese UniversitiesThe Trump administration fears Chinese universities are exploiting ties to U.S. businesses and universities to promote Beijing’s economic and military goals. Chinese intelligence services are seeking specific pieces of technology that fill gaps in research.
Read more »
First U.S. Case of Deadly Coronavirus Confirmed in Washington StateThe patient had recently traveled to Wuhan, China, the believed origin of the virus, before flying back to Seattle
Read more »