CDC

By: Ethan Schmidt

The CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus which was first detected in China. Chinese health officials have reported tens of thousands of cases in China. Some person to person spread of the virus has been detected outside of China. The US reported the first person to person spread with the virus on January 30, 2020. The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The coronaviruses are a large family or viruses that are commonly found in many species of animals like camels, cattle, cats, and bats. It is rare for the coronavirus to infect people.

It has been detected in the US from travelers. But at this time it is not currently spreading in the US. The US has taken steps related to travel in response to the growing public health threat. It has suspended entry of foreign nationals who have visited China within the past two weeks.

The CDC recommends getting a flu vaccine and taking everyday preventative actions to help stop the spread of germs. If you are a healthcare provider, be on the lookout for people who have recently from China and have respiratory systems. If you are a healthcare provider caring for a Coronavirus patient, take care of yourself and follow recommended procedures.