The first U.S. case of the virus has been identified in Washington state.
that although the spread of a new virus is worrying, the general public in North American do not need to be overly worried at this time.
However, he explained that people who are incubating the virus but are not yet sick will not show symptoms on arrival, but after leaving the airport. He added:"This means authorities have to rely on them declaring that they are ill once they are already in the U.S. or Canada." As for measures travellers should take to protect themselves, Kuritzke said those heading to China should avoid contact with animals and animal carcasses, particularly in food markets. They should also be cautious around people with respiratory infections.
"Most people who acquire infections when traveling do so by touching a surface with viruses on it and then touching their nose or mouth," she said."This is probably more useful than wearing a mask to protect yourself."
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