France confirms two cases of virus from China, first in Europe

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France on Friday announced two cases of the deadly new virus from China, the first cases in Europe.

The two confirmed cases were announced by the , Agnes Buzyn. She said that both of the sickened people had traveled to China.

The minister said she expects more cases. "We have two cases," she said. "We will probably have other cases."

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