What’s alarming is just how fast it’s spreading. Two confirmed cases in the US another probable, and a couple of dozen suspected cases under observation.
If there isn’t some rapid action on either cutting off travel from China except for Americans and permanent residents returning home or a much more in depth screening process at the ports of entry it could be a real mess in a hurry.
We’re already having a pretty rough flu season, and if people with the flu or who are weakened as a result of the flu start getting exposed it could get serious fast.