About 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
There is an ongoing investigation to determine more about this outbreak. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available. 2019-nCoV Situation Summary
2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. Early on, many of the patients in the outbreak in Wuhan, China reportedly had some link to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting animal-to-person spread. However, a growing number of patients reportedly have not had exposure to animal markets, indicating person-to-person spread is occurring. At this time, it’s unclear how easily or sustainably this virus is spreading between people. The latest situation summary updates are available on CDC’s web page 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China.
Information about how 2019-nCoV is thought to be spreading from ill people to others.
Describes signs and symptoms of 2019-nCoV infection.
CDC has developed a new laboratory test kit for use in testing patient specimens for 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Tips on protecting yourself from respiratory illnesses.
Information for the public about what they should do and what they should not do to prevent the spread of 2019-nCoV.
Information for people who are sick with or caring for someone with 2019-nCoV.
Answers to frequently asked questions about 2019-nCoV, how it spreads, symptoms, prevention tips, and what CDC is doing.
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