Coronavirus could cause 'severe disruption' in America, CDC says

Only five states can detect virus after testing kits found to be faulty - but Trump claims coronavirus 'is going to go away'

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The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the coronavirus outbreak could cause "severe disruption" to the lives of ordinary Americans, and urged families and communities to start making preparations.

The extent of the spread of the virus in the US is uncertain, as the CDC stopped the distribution of coronavirus testing kits after they were found to be flawed. Working testing kits are now available in only a handful of states, and it is not clear when new kits will be ready.