First coronavirus case confirmed in New York City

The first coronavirus case in Manhattan has been confirmed, a woman who recently traveled to Iran and is currently isolated in her home, according to a person familiar with the matter. 

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed the state's first case on Sunday, without specifying where the patient lives.

"This evening we learned of the first positive case of novel coronavirus — or COVID-19 — in New York State. The patient, a woman in her late thirties, contracted the virus while traveling abroad in Iran, and is currently isolated in her home," Cuomo said in the statement. "The patient has respiratory symptoms, but is not in serious condition and has been in a controlled situation since arriving to New York."

Cuomo said local cases were expected and the risk to New Yorkers remains low. He said he's asked state lawmakers to approve $40 million in emergency funding to combat the fast-spreading virus. 

 "There is no reason for undue anxiety -- the general risk remains low in New York. We are diligently managing this situation and will continue to provide information as it becomes available," Cuomo said.