Two California cases of new virus from China reported by health officials - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Two people in California — one in Los Angeles County and another in Orange County — have tested positive for the coronavirus, the California Department of Public Health reported on Sunday.

Both patients, who were not identified, had recently traveled to Wuhan, China, the source of the outbreak that has sickened some two thousand patients and caused dozens of deaths since December.

“The California Department of Public Health has been preparing for this situation by working closely with local health departments and health care providers,” Dr. Sonia Angell, CDPH Director and State Health Officer, said in a prepared statement. “California is prepared for more cases that may arise.”

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Sunday the infected person presented themselves for care once they noticed that they were not feeling well and they are currently receiving medical attention.

Another new case, based in Arizona, also was reported by the U.S. Centers of Disease Control on Sunday.  A total of five cases are now being tracked in the U.S., including the cases in Seattle and Chicago reported last week. Those patients remain hospitalized.

About 100 Americans are currently under investigation, Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said in a Sunday press conference.

The virus – provisionally called 2019-nCoV – is brand new to medical science, so it is not yet known how easily or quickly it is transmitted. There is no vaccine.  It has been isolated and on Friday, the CDC published its genetic sequence, which will accelerate research.

It has now been reported in 14 nations, including the U.S., said Messonnier.

There is no evidence that the American patients have spread the illness to others, she said.

“At this time, the virus is not spreading in our community,” Messonnier said in a Sunday press conference. “For this reason we believe the immediate health risks from the virus to the general American public is low at this time.”

Globally, more than 2,000 people are known to be infected and 56 have died.

The California Department of Public Health reminded residents to take these steps to protect themselves:

•        Wash your hands with soap and water.
•        Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
•        Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
•        If someone does become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough, they should stay away from work, school or other people to avoid spreading illness.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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