My folks said it was reported to be a swine virus that mutated to affect humans.
I've also heard that it's very virulent, meaning high 90% chance you will get infected from it, but it is not a serious killer like H1N1flu pandemic. I guess many who get it, get ill, and then recover naturally through immune system response.
I would check out CDC and other reputable sites.
My work place is requiring all who travel to not go to China, Japan, parts of Asia, parts of Europe, and to also tell employer if a family member does do that.
My work place even sent out corona virus flyers