Since the CDC warned that it's not a question of if, but when the novel coronavirus will spread in the US, some places have already issued emergency declarations. Doing so helps free up resources in case the virus spreads. Here's what that means for you.
Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday warned that it's not a question of if, but when the novel coronavirus will spread in the United States, some places have already issued emergency declarations, and more could be coming from cities, counties and states.
So far, there are 60 confirmed cases of the virus in the country, and the CDC says that Americans should be prepared in case it spreads.Here's why local governments are issuing emergency declarations, and what that means for you.Why emergency declarations now?Tuesday, Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease, said she's expecting the coronavirus to spread.
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