In a press release, Secretary Azar was quoted as saying, “While this virus poses a serious public health threat, the risk to the American public remains low at this time, and we are working to keep this risk low. We are committed to protecting the health and safety of all Americans, and this public health emergency declaration is the latest in the series of steps the Trump Administration has taken to protect our country.”
There are 91,783 confirmed cases and 3,123 deaths at this reporting, according to the WHO. WHO advises staying informed and following all local health agency guidance.
