New Coronavirus Cases in China Reveal the Difficulties in Diagnosing the Disease

New Coronavirus Cases in China Reveal the Difficulties in Diagnosing the Disease
People are waiting for medical attention at Wuhan Red Cross Hospital in Wuhan, China on Jan. 25, 2020. Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images
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Chinese media recently reported two coronavirus cases that reveal the challenges in detecting infections among patients who may not exhibit symptoms for several weeks after initial exposure to the virus.

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) first broke out in Wuhan, located in central China’s Hubei Province, in early December 2019. At least tens of thousands have been infected within China, with over 900 deaths, though experts say the true numbers are likely higher.

Nicole Hao
Nicole Hao
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
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