US reports 8th case of coronavirus

February 02, 2020 08:46

The United States on Saturday reported eighth case of coronavirus after a youth returning from the Chinese city of Wuhan tested positive for the deadly virus.

The authorities have said that the Boston man sought medical attention soon after returning from Wuhan, which has emerged as the epicentre of the virus and has claimed more than 300 lives so far.

'We are grateful that this young man is recovering and sought medical attention immediately,' Monica Bharel, the commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, said in a press release.

'Massachusetts has been preparing for a possible case of this new coronavirus, and we were fortunate that astute clinicians took appropriate action quickly,' she continued. -- PTI

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