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Novel coronavirus in China : Warning - Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel
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Description:Key Points
• CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Hubei Province, China, including Wuhan.
• There is an ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.
• Chinese officials have closed transport within and out of Wuhan and other areas in Hubei Province, including buses, subways, trains, and the international airport.
• Preliminary information suggests that older adults and people with underlying health conditions may be at increased risk for severe disease from this virus.
• The situation is evolving. This notice will be updated as more information becomes available.
What is the current situation?
• CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Hubei Province, China, including Wuhan. In response to an outbreak of respiratory illness, Chinese officials have closed transport within and out of Wuhan and other areas in Hubei Province, including buses, subways, trains, and the international airport.
• There may be limited access to adequate medical care in affected areas.
• Information for travelers to other parts of China is available at wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/novel-coronavirus-china.
A novel (new) coronavirus is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness that began in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. This outbreak began in early December 2019 and continues to grow. Initially some patients were linked to the Wuhan South China Seafood City (also called the South China Seafood Wholesale Market and the Hua Nan Seafood Market). Chinese health officials have reported hundreds of cases in the city of Wuhan and severe illness has been reported, including deaths. Cases have also been identified in travelers from Wuhan to other parts of China and the world, including the United States. We expect more cases to be confirmed. Person-to-person spread is occurring though it’s unclear how easily this virus is spreading between people at this time.
This notice was originally posted January 23, 2020.
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Content Notes:Key Points -- What is the current situation? -- What can travelers do to protect themselves and others? -- Clinician Information -- For additional information.
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