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las vegas coronavirus, However, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, citing public health officials, reported that the father, 56, was infected following a trip to Milan, which is located in Italy's Lombardy region — a region in the northern part of the country that’s been hit hard with the virus in recent weeks. He returned to the U.S. on Feb. 22 and began experiencing symptoms — reported to include fever, cough and shortness of breath — shortly after, the oultet reported, citing a Fulton County official.

las vegas coronavirus - He and his son saw a private doctor before they were tested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. GEORGIA CONFIRMS FIRST 2 CORONAVIRUS CASES  The father’s spouse and second child are being tested for the virus, but results are pending. All household members are currently isolated. Both children are homeschooled. The Georgia DPH is now working to identify anyone who may have been exposed to the virus while the two were infectious. (It’s worth noting that scientists think people who are asymptomatic can spread the virus, though how often this occurs is currently unclear.)

las vegas coronavirus, “People who are identified as having been exposed will be contacted directly by a DPH epidemiologist and monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms,” health officials said. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE “Our team has been working around the clock to prepare for any scenario. Already, state health officials have established contact with these individuals to gather more information, monitor their condition, and determine any exposure,” Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement.

las vegas coronavirus - In response to the cases, health officials reminded residents of best practices for staying healthy — which includes proper hand-washing. You can read more about washing your hands correctly here. Other ways to protect yourself can be found here.

las vegas coronavirus - Chinese health officials sent out an optimistic message about progress against the coronavirus, the South Korean Prime Minister says the country has entered an emergency phase; Fox News correspondent Jonathan Serrie reports. The novel coronavirus that's spread to dozens of countries across the world may be able to live on surfaces, namely metal, glass or plastic, for up to nine days —  if it resembles some of its other human coronavirus-causing “cousins,” that is.