Jason Beaubien

Join Jason Beaubien, NPR's global health correspondent, as he delves into the alarming outbreak of a new coronavirus believed to have originated in China. He discusses the frantic measures taken during the Lunar New Year travel period and parallels it with past outbreaks like SARS. Jason highlights how coronaviruses can transfer from animals to humans, stressing the challenges in tracing their origins. He also addresses concerns about transmission and the adequacy of screening measures at airports to prevent the virus from spreading further.