Posted on: February 01, 2020 04:00 PM

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This is from NYC Health Department

First person is undergoing test at Bellevue Hospital for coronavirus. This is confirmed by NYC Health Dept. Will have to wait further for the result. The patient is a male, 40's and is in stable condition. Currently, the patient is undergoing test by CDC and the result will be announced 36 to 48 hours.
This is from the Health Commissioner, Dr Oxiris Barbot, An individual with travel history to China felt unwell and sought help from the medical provider who promptly contacted the Health Department.This is exactly what we prepared for and we thank everyone for taking the right steps. Reports of the first person being tested in NYC demonstrate that the system is working as intended. One more case confirmed in Massachusetts totaling 8 so far and 259 deaths.