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California confirms second US case of coronavirus, origin unknown

California health officials confirmed Friday a second suspected US case of the new coronavirus transmitted to a person who had no history of travel overseas or contact with anyone known to be ill. This has prompted fears of a possible outbreak in the country. Sara Cody, director of public health for Santa Clara County, said, "This new case indicates that there is evidence of community transmission but the extent is still not clear." "What we know now is that the virus is here, present at some level, but we still dont know to what degree," she added… (ET Healthworld – PTI, February 29, 2020)