New York City Monitoring 2,700 People for Coronavirus

New York City Monitoring 2,700 People for Coronavirus
Travelers wear medical masks at Grand Central station in New York City on March 5, 2020. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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New York City’s Department of Health confirmed it is monitoring 2,773 people who are now self-quarantining at home amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak as the number of confirmed cases has risen to 22 in the state.

People who have returned from China, Italy, Iran, Japan, or South Korea should self-quarantine for 14 days, said officials during a news conference.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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