The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is informing the public that there are six residents of the state that are being tested for the novel coronavirus.
State Health Officer Jeanne Ayers stated in a news release, “While all information we have so far shows there is low risk to the general public, we take new infectious diseases seriously and are taking precautions.”
When people under investigation for novel coronavirus are evaluated, clinical samples are collected and submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for testing.
That testing can take several days, and if there is a confirmed case in Wisconsin, details and protective recommendations will be shared with the affected person, or persons, and the public.
DHS is advising people planning on taking a trip to China to keep an eye on news reports and be aware of this rapidly changing situation.
