The Brazos County health district announced Thursday that local health care providers recognized a patient who traveled from China met the criteria to be tested for the coronavirus.

Brazos County health authority Dr. Eric Wilke said a Texas A&M student went to an emergency room Wednesday night with symptoms.

Dr. Wilke said a sample from the student was sent to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta to confirm if the student has the China-based virus.

Texas A&M and Dr. Wilke would not disclose whether the student lives on or off-campus or has attended classes.

Dr. Wilke said the student is staying at home in isolation while the precautionary testing is done.A&M officials have described the immediate health risk to the campus community as low.

A&M also announced that students who have questions or concerns, can contact A&M’s Student Health Services office.

The health district stated if this becomes a confirmed case, it will be promptly announced.

The health district asks anyone who has traveled to Wuhan, China and have flu like symptoms are encouraged to call their office at 979-361-4440.

Flu like symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and sore throat.If medical care is needed, the health district asks to call your healthcare provider first instead of arriving unannounced.

The health district also requests to avoid nonessential travel to Wuhan, China.