Fears Mount as Cases of China’s Viral Pneumonia Surge Exponentially

A family wears masks while walking in the street in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, on Jan. 22, 2020. Getty Images

It started with a light cough. He burped constantly, and complained of shortness of breath.

Family members thought it was no big deal. The doctor said he seemed to have heart problems and suggested him to stay in the hospital. He appeared healthy except for a minor infection in one lung area.