News Wrap: U.S. steps up screenings for novel coronavirus

PBS News Hour - World

English - January 28, 2020 23:50 - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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In our news wrap Tuesday, U.S. health officials have ramped up efforts to contain the spread of a deadly virus outbreak that started in China. Twenty airports and other sites will now monitor for sick travelers; Sec. of Health and Human Services Alex Azar is advising calm. Also, the U.S. military recovered the remains of the two crew members killed in a plane crash in Afghanistan Monday.