China Bans Travel From City at Center of Virus Outbreak as Death Toll Rises

  • U.S., Hong Kong report cases as outbreak spreads beyond Asia
  • WHO delays decision until Thursday on public health emergency
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The Chinese city at the center of a widening respiratory-virus outbreak suspended outbound flights and rail service, as China ramps up efforts to contain an illness that’s killed at least 17 people and infected hundreds.