The case marks the first in Massachusetts and the eighth confirmed case in the United States.
At least 259 people have died as a result of the virus, and around 12,000 have been infected, primarily in China. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesA man who recently traveled from China to Boston has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control Friday to have theAccording to a Saturday press release from thethe man is in his 20s and resides in Boston.
Per the MDPH, the Boston man had recently traveled to Wuhan, the city in China's Hubei province where the outbreak. The man sought medical attention soon after his return to the US, the release said, adding that he had been isolated since seeking medical help. His "few close contacts" are being watched for signs of the virus, the agency added. The man will stay in isolation until he is cleared by public health officials, according to the MDPH.
"Our priority is not only to protect and inform the residents of Boston but also to help this man continue to recover. We are pleased that he is doing well," Boston Public Health Commission Executive Director Rita Nieves said in the press release. "Right now, we are not asking Boston residents to do anything differently. The risk to the general public remains low. And we continue to be confident we are in a good position to respond to this developing situation.
The disease, which has killed at least 259 and infected nearly 12,000, mainly in China, has spread to 22 countries around the globe, including Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the UK, the US, and Vietnam.
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