At least 2,744 people have been infected by the coronavirus, mostly in China, but with cases reported in more than 10 countries including across parts of Asia, the U.S. and France. China’s government also banned tour groups from leaving China in a move to limit travel, and the spread of coronavirus, during what is the peak season for tourism within China and internationally. Key background: Chinese officials have ramped up efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus over the biggest holiday in the Chinese calendar. Despite the first case being reported in early December, the first death was recorded a month later, on January 9. The coronavirus is believed to have originated in a food market in Wuhan and transmitted from illegally traded wildlife.

Source: Forbes January 27, 2020 11:46 UTC