Texas A&M student tested for coronavirus after Wuhan trip

Texas authorities are investigating a second suspected case of the novel coronavirus in the United States, involving a college student who recently returned from Wuhan, China.

The student, attending Texas A&M University, presented with mild upper respiratory symptoms and is currently isolated at home while undergoing testing.

A blood sample has been sent to the CDC in Atlanta for confirmation, with results expected within 24-48 hours.

If confirmed, this would be the second case in the US, following a man near Seattle who traveled from Wuhan and is reportedly recovering well.

The CDC had previously warned of more cases due to international travel, and enhanced screening measures are in place at select airports.

The new virus, which originated in Wuhan, has caused several deaths and hundreds of infections, leading China to implement a lockdown affecting millions.

The World Health Organization has stated that the outbreak does not yet constitute a global health emergency, despite its similarity to the SARS virus.