US govt announces virus aid to China

The United States stands ready to spend up to $US100 million ($A150 million) to assist China and other countries affected by coronavirus, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says.

"This commitment - along with the hundreds of millions generously donated by the American private sector - demonstrates strong US leadership in response to the outbreak," Pompeo said in a statement.

He said the US government's commitment would be met through existing funds "both directly and through multilateral organizations".