Cases in the US reach 120: NYT

Published March 4, 2020

At least 120 cases of coronavirus have been recorded in more than a dozen states, as officials nationwide race to assess the risk to schools, medical centers and businesses, reported The New York Times.

US Vice President Mike Pence said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would lift all restrictions on testing for the coronavirus, and would release new guidelines to fast-track testing for people who fear they have the virus, even if they are displaying mild symptoms.

Some companies and public health officials, however, cast doubt on the government’s assurances, saying in some cases that tests under development are still weeks from approval.

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