There are two confirmed cases of the virus in the US

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TAGGART: NEW ON WYFF NEWS 4, THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SAYS THE PATIENT THAT WAS BEING TESTED FOR CORONAVIRUS IS NOT INFECTED WITH THE VIRUS. THE DPH MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT TONIGHT, SAYING THEY JUST GOT THE NEGATIVE RESULTS FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL. THEY SAY DESPITE THESE RESULTS, THEY ARE PREPARED TO RESPOND TO ANY POSSIBLE CASES IN THE FUTURE. THE VIRUS WAS INITIALLY DIAGNOSED IN WUHAN CITY, CHINA. TRAVELERS THERE WHO DEVELOP A FEVER OR RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING COUGH AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING, SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY AND CALL AHEAD BEFORE GOING TO A TREATM

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The North Carolina Division of Public Health says a patient who was tested for coronavirus is not infected with the virus.Officials say they received the negative test results Saturday evening from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“We are pleased that test results were negative and that the patient remains in good health,” said Dr. Zack Moore, state epidemiologist. “We are working with CDC and local partners to be sure we are prepared to detect and respond to any possible cases that might occur in North Carolina in the future.”So far, no cases of coronavirus have been identified in North Carolina. Two cases have been confirmed in the United States.>> CDC confirms second case of Wuhan coronavirus in USTravelers to Wuhan, China, where the outbreak originated, who develop a fever or respiratory symptoms, including cough and difficulty breathing, within 14 days of leaving Wuhan should contact their doctor right away and should call ahead before going to a clinic, urgent care or emergency room so appropriate steps can be taken to avoid exposing others.Testing for the 2019 coronavirus is only available at the CDC currently.>> Snakes may be to blame for the deadly coronavirus originating in ChinaAt this time of year, respiratory illnesses in people in North Carolina are most likely due to infection with influenza or viruses that cause the common cold. People should take precautions to protect themselves from these infections, including washing your hands, avoiding touching your face, and making sure you have gotten your annual flu shot.