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mask needed for coronavirus, In Wuhan, authorities quarantined the city, along with 17 other cities, and built two hospitals to treat and evaluate patients. A 1,000-bed hospital was built in just 10 days and another expected to hold 1,500 beds is being constructed. Other buildings, such as a gym, exhibition hall and cultural center, are being converted into hospitals, as well. There are too many patients, it's overcrowded, Fang Bin told The Associated Press about the city's No. 5 hospital that he was taken to. He said some patients were forced to sit on the ground and was later questioned by police after posting a video of what he saw online.

mask needed for coronavirus - China has struggled to maintain a steady flow of supplies to contain the virus. The Vatican shipped up to 700,000 protective masks to the country and the European Union (EU) office in Beijing said member states have shipped 12 tons of protective equipment to China, with more on the way. The World Health Organization (WHO), which declared a global emergency last week, has praised China for “setting a new standard for outbreak response,” despite others' criticism of China’s draconian measures to contain the virus.

mask needed for coronavirus, Outside China, 11 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the United States. Thailand confirmed 25 cases, the most of any country other than China. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Nearly 200 Americans were evacuated from Wuhan last week. Evacuees are subject to a 14-day quarantine where they will be monitored for symptoms before being released. Fox News' Bradford Betz and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

mask needed for coronavirus - Fox News Flash top headlines for Feb. 4 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. United Airlines is suspending all flights to Hong Kong beginning Saturday, the airline announced. In a statement provided Tuseday to Fox News, United Airlines said the decision was made due to a continued drop in demand for those flights, and they will remain suspended until Feb. 20. The last United flight from the U.S. to Hong Kong will be on Wednesday, and the last flight eastbound from Hong Kong to the U.S. will be on Friday, the airline said.

mask needed for coronavirus - HONG KONG REPORTS CORONAVIRUS DEATH, MARKING 2ND FATALITY OUTSIDE CHINA In a statement provided to Fox News, United Airlines said the decision was made due to a continued drop in demand and will remain suspended until Feb. 20. (United Airlines) “These dates are fluid as the situation continues to evolve,” United added. The recent move by United comes amid concern over the coronavirus outbreak in China and around the globe. A second coronavirus death outside of China was reported earlier Tuesday by Hong Kong as the number of cases surpasses 20,600 worldwide. The fatality in Hong Kong reportedly involved a 39-year-old patient who died in the hospital Tuesday morning.