[Source: BBC]

A new coronavirus that has spread to more than 2,000 people is infectious in its incubation period – before symptoms show – making it harder to contain.

This was confirmed by the Chinese officials.

Fifty-six people have died from the virus. Health Minister Ma Xiaowei told reporters the ability of the virus to spread appeared to be strengthening.

Several Chinese cities have imposed significant travel restrictions.

Here’s what we’ve seen inside Hubei Province where the #coronarovirus outbreak started. #China shots by ⁦@EP_Lawrence⁩ pic.twitter.com/D89SYGqAvk

— Stephen McDonell (@StephenMcDonell) January 26, 2020

Wuhan in Hubei, the source of the outbreak, is an ineffective lockdown.