Coronavirus: US reports first human-to-human transmission – live news

WHO says whole world must be on alert for Wuhan virus as UK citizens in Hubei told they will be flown home on FridayHow does coronavirus spread and how can you protect yourself?Disabled teenager in China dies alone after relatives quarantinedCoronavirus: Britons stuck in Wuhan to be flown home on FridayShare your stories6.45pmGMTThe WHO have pushed back the announcement on their decision over whether the virus constitutes a public health emergency, we ’re now expecting it around 7.30pm. No reason has been given yet for the delay.Here ’s a reminder of the WHO’s definition of a public health emergency:“An extraordinary event which constitutes a public health risk to other States through the international spread of disease, and potentially requires a coordinated international response.”6.25pmGMTThis is Molly, I ’ll be taking over the live blog tonight.The World Health Organization (WHO) are set to announce their decision imminently over whether or not to declare a global health emergency. I ’ll keep you updated with all the developments as and when they break.Continue reading...
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