The death toll of a coronavirus outbreak that started in China is rising. 

Of  more than 540 people who've been infected, 17 have died. The virus, which originated in the city of Wuhan, has spread to five other countries: Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the US.

The virus' scientific name is 2019-nCoV, and it can be passed from human to human. Authorities are fighting to stop it from spreading further as millions begin to travel for the upcoming Chinese New Year. 

The disease is part of the larger coronavirus family, which typically infect the nose, throat, or sinuses. This one has pneumonia-like symptoms. 

Here's everything we know:

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Authorities are fighting to stop it from spreading as millions travel for Chinese New Year, and scientists are trying to understand the virus, which has not been seen by humans before, and its effects.

The virus, called 2019-nCoV, is a coronavirus — which is one that infects the nose, throat, or sinuses — and has pneumonia-like symptoms. Experts say it can be spread from human to human.

Here's what we know:

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