At this time, the risk to Americans remains low, and we are working to keep it that way. We will continue our work to monitor, respond to, and mitigate the spread of the #coronavirus and ensure that Americans have the most accurate and up-to-date health and travel information. https://twitter.com/SecAzar/status/1223346974264561665

We have been monitoring the situation closely, and are proactively preparing and executing on an aggressive, layered approach to protect Americans. This has included enhanced screening, working closely with state & local health departments, & educating medical community/public.

We continue to use the fundamental playbook for responding to an infectious disease outbreak: Identify cases, isolate the patients, diagnose them, and treat them, and contact trace.

. @NIH, @CDCgov, @PHEgov, and @US_FDA are pursuing research into and assessing the possibilities for vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics.

The United States has the world's finest public health system. Preparing for these kinds of outbreaks is a key part of our job, and we will continue our work to proactively and aggressively protect Americans.

. @POTUS's Coronavirus Task Force is committed to protecting the health and welfare of the American people, and we will continue to lead the Administration’s work to respond to the #Coronavirus outbreak and keep Americans informed.