KUCHING, Jan. 26 -- Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian today advised Sarawakians who have been to China recently to be on high alert for possible early signs of Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

He said a person, who have been infected with the virus, will not show symptoms in the first seven days as the incubation period is between seven and 14 days.

"That means even if you are infected within the 14 days, you will still spread the disease to other people," Dr Sim told reporters at his Chinese New Year open house.

He was asked to comment on the world-wide coronavirus scare, originating from Wuhan, China.

"The important thing is that those who have been to China in the last 14 days, they need to be vigilant and I ...