American From Westerdam Tests Positive: Coronavirus Updates from Feb. 15

People in Hong Kong wear protective masks on Feb. 3, 2020. Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images

Countries around the world are taking measures to stem the spread of the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, as the death toll continues to rise.

This page has updates from Feb. 15. For updates from Feb. 16, click here.

American From Cruise Ship Tests Positive

A woman who was on a cruise ship that was rejected by five countries before being allowed to dock in Cambodia tested positive for the new coronavirus, Malaysian authorities said on Saturday.