BRAZOS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Brazos County Health District is investigating a suspected case of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. The patient traveled from Wuhan, China, where the Coronavirus originated.
Health care providers were aware of public health guidance on novel Coronavirus and quickly recognized that the patient met the criteria for Coronavirus testing. The patient is being kept isolated at home, while the precautionary testing is done.
Texas A&M University says it is working with the health district.
Those that have traveled to Wuhan, China and have flu-like symptoms are encouraged to call the Brazos County Health District at 979-361-4440.
Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and sore throat.
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