The Latest on the Coronavirus “We do have an evolution happening in the spread of this virus,” said Brad Hazzard, the health minister for New South Wales state, which includes Sydney. Authorities are trying to stop the spread but containment is “an unlikely outcome,” he said. Community transmission is a milestone for any disease and makes it more difficult for health officials given that the virus could be circulating among the general public. Several countries reported increases in coronavirus cases. South Korea, the hardest-hit country outside of China , said Thursday afternoon it now has 6,088 coronavirus cases, up by 467 from a day earlier. Japan reported 33 more cases, bringing its total to 317, while New Zealand confirmed its third case. An error occurred. Please try again later. From drones that scold to neighbors who snitch, China is relying on its vast surveillance network to stop the spread […]