A deadly new virus that originated in China and is popping up across the world is spurring some cities to cancel Lunar New Year events in an attempt to limit the risk of infection.
Officials in China announced Sunday that the coronavirus has killed at least 56 people and infected 1,975, an increase of 688 cases in 24 hours. China's health minister, Ma Xiaowei, said the country was entering a “crucial stage" as “it seems like the ability of the virus to spread is getting stronger."-- More...