China Scrambles to Contain New Coronavirus as It Spreads Further and Death Toll Rises

China Scrambles to Contain New Coronavirus as It Spreads Further and Death Toll Rises
Medical staff wearing clothing to protect against a previously unknown virus walk outside a hospital in Wuhan on Jan. 26, 2020. Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
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Chinese authorities are struggling to contain a viral outbreak that originated from the central city of Wuhan, as the death toll and number of confirmed cases continue climbing daily.

The United States also reported a new case on Saturday, as health officials in Orange County, California, confirmed the third case of viral pneumonia in the country. According to local broadcaster KTLA, the patient recently traveled to Wuhan.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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