5 U.S. Cities To Test Flu Patients For Coronavirus

The CDC announced that patients with flu-like symptoms in major US cities will be screened for a new virus if they test negative for the flu. Currently, 15 people in the US have been diagnosed with coronavirus, and over 600 are in quarantine. This is minor compared to China's 66,000 confirmed cases. Health Secretary Alex Azar stated that the US has screened over 32,000 people entering the country for COVID-19. The new plan to test flu patients acts as an early warning system. The CDC is preparing for a potential spread and plans to expand testing to more cities.

What did the CDC announce regarding flu-like symptoms in major US cities?

How many people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in the US so far?

What is the total number of people the US has screened for the coronavirus?

What is the CDC's plan regarding testing for flu patients?

What does Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar say about the situation?