The PRC government are lying for sure . But others are doing it as well.
Too much preparation for it to be nothing. Even my health insurance website has a big bold notice that they are monitoring it. I've never seen that for the flu. Here is what UHC says on the banner on the main page.
"UnitedHealthcare Closely Monitoring Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
As with any public health issue, UnitedHealthcare will work with and follow all guidance and protocols issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local public health departments regarding Novel Coronavirus/2019-nCoV.
Please review the UnitedHealthcare Novel Coronavirus FAQ for any questions you might have."
I’d rather see an over reaction to this virus than under reaction out of some need to not inconvenience people.