(BBC-News Source)- Chinese officials have recently warned against visits to Wuhan city where the new virus outbreak broke out.
9 people have reportedly died from the virus. The number could rise only in matter of time if it can not be prevented. The virus has spread from China to South Korea, Thailand, and recently to the United States.
The city of Wuhan has about 11 million people. It is located in Hubei province in Eastern part of China. Recently, the Chinese authorities has warned the people in Wuhan city against traveling in or out from the province. The officials also discourage any public gatherings , according to BBC news source.
National Health Commission vice-minister Li Bin said “Basically, do not go to Wuhan. And those in Wuhan please do not leave the city,”
The pneumonia outbreak apparently originated from a seafood market in Wuhan city, Hubei province. Wild animals markets are very popular in that area.
The World Health Organization’s committee is planning to declare the international public health emergency. If adopted, the policy will restrict trades and travel to any infected regions.
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