A woman adjusts her mask to prevent an outbreak of a new coronavirus at the Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Train Station, in Hong Kong, China January 23, 2020.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has declared a virus emergency in the city of 7.
3 million, extending school cancellations until February 17 and canceling all official visits to mainland China.This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.
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