It is the first coronavirus-related travel notice issued by the U.S. government for a territory beyond mainland China.
Travelers to Hong Kong should avoid contact with sick people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, and regularly wash their hands.
The announcement comes after Hong Kong health officials confirmed the death of a 70-year-old man due to the virus. The CDC said it issued the notice because "multiple instances of community spread have been reported in Hong Kong."
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