Early infections with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in Europe were detected in travelers from Wuhan, China, in January 2020. In 1 tour group, 5 of 30 members were ill; 3 cases were laboratory confirmed. In addition, a healthcare worker was infected. This event documents early importation and subsequent spread of the virus in Europe.
Keywords: 2019 novel coronavirus disease; COVID-19; Europe; SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; transmission; travel-related illness; viruses; zoonoses.