Here are the latest updates on the virus and maps of where it has spread.

The Trump administration on Monday asked Congress for at least $2.5 billion in emergency funds for its response to the virus. There are at least 35 confirmed cases in the U.S., mostly former passengers of the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan who are now in quarantine.

Related: Cases in at least eight countries have been traced to Iran, which is emerging as a second focal point after China for the spread of the infection. Experts say the Middle East is at particular risk because of the constant circulation of religious pilgrims and migrant workers.

The details: More than 80,000 people have caught the virus and nearly 2,700 of them have died, mostly in China. Here are some answers to common questions.