Name: Novel Coronavirus 2020
Uploaded: 2020-03-05T23:01:23.000Z
Duration: 2 min 7 s
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You may have heard about a new virus that’s causing respiratory illness in China, and

now in a few other countries as well, including the United States.

I’m Dr. Sonia Angell director of the California Dept of Public health and State Public Health

Based on current information, the immediate health risk to the general public in California

Still, we consider this a serious public health concern.

We’re carefully monitoring this new virus.

We’re actively working with the CDC, with local governments and health care providers

The novel coronavirus appears to have originated at a public market in Wuhan China, where it

Now there is evidence that it is can spread from person to person.

China is reporting a few hundred cases and some deaths.

The coronavirus causes respiratory symptoms similar to the flu.

Like the flu, the symptoms can be mild, but sometimes are severe.

Runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever and shortness of breath.

Passengers arriving from Wuhan China are being screened at both San Francisco International

If you have recently traveled to Wuhan China and become ill with fever, cough or shortness

of breath, immediately contact your health care provider immediately or local health

Please be sure to tell your health care provider about your travel history.

The California Department of Public Health is working with local health departments and

health care providers to help them evaluate ill people who have been to China… and report

While we have had no cases yet, it is likely we will see some and we are ready.

We have updated the California Department of Public Health website to provide you the

latest information about the coronavirus and answers to common questions.

And The Centers for Disease Control has updated its travel health notice for people who may

To prevent the spread of any virus, it is always a good idea to wash our hands and cover

Working together, we can have a healthier California.