Nation From a rumor to 1,000 deaths: How the coronavirus outbreak unfolded for Americans at the epicenter February 15, 2020 Grace Hauck, USA TODAY Comments Off on From a rumor to 1,000 deaths: How the coronavirus outbreak unfolded for Americans at the epicenter Over six weeks since the coronavirus emerged, four Americans detail a new reality in Wuhan, the journey back to the US and life in quarantine.