As of Thursday, the Hawaii Health Department had yet to identify any suspect coronavirus cases in Hawaii, but continues to investigate the Hawaii vacation of a Japanese couple who later fell ill.

The state is working to identify anyone who may have come in contact with the man.

The man who traveled to Hubei Province in China has not shown any symptoms, but his health will be monitored in quarantine.

Two Chinese people taken into federal custody at Honolulu's airport were reported to be seeking asylum because of the virus.

Hawaii officials believe the likelihood of using the facility remains low, since many Chinese cities are on lockdown and most air travel is on hold.  

In response to the outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, the Trump administration is also temporarily barring foreigners who visited China from entering the United States.

Vaccine development will likely take months.

Customs and Border Patrol agents will begin to distribute coronavirus alert notices to certain passengers.