Another Philadelphia resident being tested for coronavirus, previous case negative: Officials

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Health Department says a resident being tested for coronavirus on Tuesday night has come back negative but a new case is under evaluation on Wednesday.

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The Philadelphia Health Department says that the risk of infection from COVID-19 to the average Philadelphian is very low. People who have recently traveled to China are at the greatest risk.
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While the region has no confirmed cases of the virus to date, officials in Philadelphia say they are ready.

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"The coronavirus so far is not in Philadelphia," said Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Farley. "It's likely coming here because it spread around the world."
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Nine people have died from the virus in the United States. All of the deaths were reported in Washington state.