TCRHCC Information About COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Chinese authorities identified the new coronavirus, which has resulted in thousands of confirmed cases in China, including cases outside Wuhan City. (The virus is believed to have contributed to the deaths of approximately 2% of those infected.)

The spread of 2019-nCov between people has generally occurred between close contacts primarily by respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes (in the way that influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread). It’s important to note that the ease with which a virus spreads person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (like measles), while other viruses are less so. While CDC considers this is a very serious public health threat, based on current information, the immediate health risk from 2019-nCoV to the general American public is considered low at this time.

For more information about coronaviruses please visit CDC.GOV