Germany confirms first case of new virus

German authorities on Tuesday said country's first patient of a dely new virus was in a "clinically good condition."

In a news conference in Bavarian capital Munich, officials said that man from nearby town of Starnberg was being isolated and medically monitored for coronavirus.

People who h been in contact with man have also been tified, according to officials.

Bavaria's Health Minister Melanie Huml said that risk of infection to general population in German state was "low."

Germany is second European country to report a confirmed case of virus.

Authorities in France confirmed three cases in recent days - all Chinese citizens who recently returned from travels re.

viral disease, which originated in China, has killed at least 106 people in country.