At the time, the Chinese government tried to cover up the problem, resulting in a backlash among its people. While flu experts have said the Chinese government is trying to be more transparent now, many in China are skeptical. The local authorities in Wuhan and the W.H.O. Last week, researchers in China said they had “initially identified” a new coronavirus as the pathogen behind the mysterious new respiratory illness. Last weekend, the local authorities said one 61-year-old man died after contracting the virus.

Source: New York Times January 16, 2020 03:22 UTC