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Xi calls situation grave as China scrambles to contain virus

Xi calls situation grave as China scrambles to contain virus

China's leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak's epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to contain an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed at least 41.
by The Associated Press

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2 coronavirus cases suspected in Minnesota; officials prep for spread

2 coronavirus cases suspected in Minnesota; officials prep for spread

The possible Minnesota infections involve people displaying cold-like symptoms after returning recently from China. State health officials say while the virus poses a very low risk as of now, they are gearing up to respond.
by Hannah Yang

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China building a hospital to treat virus, expands lockdowns

China building a hospital to treat virus, expands lockdowns

On the eve of the Lunar New Year, transportation was shut down Friday in at least 10 cities with a total of about 33 million people. The cities are Wuhan, where the illness has been concentrated, and nine of its neighbors in central China's Hubei province.
by The Associated Press

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Wuhan coronavirus 101: What we do — and don't — know about a newly identified disease

Wuhan coronavirus 101: What we do — and don't — know about a newly identified disease

A new strain of virus that appears to have originated in China is spreading rapidly and crossing borders. There are more than 2,000 confirmed cases worldwide and 56 reported deaths as of Jan. 26. Here's what we do — and don't — know about coronavirus 2019-nCoV.
by Emily Vaughn

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Minnesota reports 1st child death of flu season

Minnesota health officials are reporting the first child death of the flu season. According to the Minnesota Department of Health's weekly influenza and respiratory illness report, a total of 31 people in the state have died of the flu so far this season.
by Matt Sepic and The Associated Press

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