WHO declares global emergency as China virus spreads rapidly
The US reports its first case of person-to-person transmission, the fifth country outside China to do so
30 January 2020 - 22:39
Geneva — The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday declared the China coronavirus outbreak that has killed 170 people in China a global emergency, as cases spread to 18 countries.
The US reported its first case of person-to-person transmission, the fifth country outside China to do so. Experts say cases of person-to-person transmission outside China are especially concerning because they suggest greater potential for the virus to spread further...
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