Worry and confusion arise as Americans flee coronavirus in Chinese city
The plane was the only way out of the besieged Chinese city, and Americans clamored for seats. For a week, Wuhan has been under lockdown, with no transportation out of the city, as Chinese officials desperately try to keep the new coronavirus from spreading. A State Department representative said officials were working with Chinese authorities on options for U.S. citizens to depart Wuhan or other parts of China. The State Department constantly evaluates the risk to travelers, Pompeo said to reporters Wednesday on a plane to London and Ukraine. The passengers were isolated from the crew throughout the flight, officials said.
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