US coronavirus: rise in cases in New York state

New York’s subway system is being scrubbed down as the number of COVID-19 cases in the state jumps to 22.

Millions of commuters in New York use its metro system every day and as the number of cases in the state doubles to 22, its authorities are taking no chances.

The city’s transport officials have embarked on an intensive cleaning campaign of the subway in anticipation of the coronavirus’ spread.

Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports from New York.