The speculation, misinformation, scaremongering, etc. surrounding this outbreak are getting seriously out of control, around the world and the Internet, including here on PPRuNe. Everyone should stop spreading unfounded rumors and try to pay attention to the most reliable sources of information, from people who actually have the best-available data and the expertise to evaluate it:
UK Dept. of Health & Social Care Coronavirus Guidance
US CDC 2019-nCoV Information
WHO 2019-nCoV Information