NPR:
New information is being reported about the new coronavirus that emerged in China in December and causes respiratory symptoms such as pneumonia — heightening concerns about its potential threat to humans. …
On Monday, Zhong Nanshan, the epidemiologist who leads the committee on the outbreak for China’s National Health Commission, gave a TV interview stating there was evidence of human-to-human transmission.
China’s National Health Commission also confirmed that there has been infection of medical staff.
In combination with the big holiday of the new lunar year, where most people return home to celebrate with families, while some travel out of the country to avoid family, this has the potential to be spread quickly and widely, and if it’s confirmed that it can transfer from person to person and has severe symptoms, this could be a tragic event.
Let’s hope not, but if you don’t like surprises like this, keep an eye on the news.
