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  • Taiwan - 2019-nCov - 489 cases, 7 deaths?

    Possible new suspected case in Taiwan:

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    There was a 39-year-old woman at the Hualien Mengnuo Hospital due to fever and cough at 10 am this morning. After questioning, the hospital found that she had just returned from Wuhan last Thursday (16th) and started to have fever yesterday (20th) due to symptoms.

    Similar to Wuhan pneumonia, the hospital is isolating the underlying cause, and the Taiwan Health Service's Disease Control Bureau was informed of the suspected case, and immediately sent staff to the scene to understand the situation.

    https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local...LH4XQ2FN6TQY4/

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    Source: http://www.kaixian.tv/gd/2020/0121/246352.html

    First confirmed case of new coronavirus pneumonia in Taiwan
    2020-01-21 18:24:48 Source: CCTV News Client

    Taiwan's "Outbreak Command Center" confirmed today that a 50-year-old Taiwanese woman was diagnosed with the 2019 new coronavirus. This is the first case transferred to Taiwan since the outbreak of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic. It is understood that the patient was working in Wuhan, and when he returned to Taiwan, he took the initiative to inform the airport quarantine staff that he was currently undergoing isolation and treatment.

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    • #3
      Taiwan now has a suspected case.
      The self-governed island has recorded its first case of the coronavirus but its exclusion from the World Health Organisation risks hampering efforts to stop its spread.

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      • #4
        Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0012100842.htm


        CHP provides latest information on pneumonia cases of novel coronavirus infection in Mainland and Taiwan
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        The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (January 21) provides the latest information on the pneumonia cases of novel coronavirus infection detected in the Mainland and Taiwan. The public is again urged to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

        According to the notification from the National Health Commission (NHC), 72 additional pneumonia cases of the novel coronavirus infection were reported in Hubei Province yesterday (January 20), including 60 cases in Wuhan. The additional cases in Wuhan comprised 33 male patients and 27 female patients, aged 15 to 88, who developed symptoms before January 18 this year. Among the additional cases, 17 are in serious condition, and three are in critical condition. In addition, three additional deaths were reported, which comprised an 89-year-old male, a 66-year-old male and a 48-year-old female. Separately, the second pneumonia case of the novel coronavirus infection with history of travel to Wuhan was also reported in Shanghai.

        As of yesterday, the total number of novel coronavirus infections in the Mainland was 291 cases, including 270 in Hubei Province, five in Beijing, 14 in Guangdong Province and two in Shanghai. A total of 1 739 close contacts have been identified. All have been put under medical surveillance, with 817 of them having completed the surveillance.

        As of yesterday, the total number of novel coronavirus infections in Wuhan was 258 cases. Among them, 25 patients have been discharged, and six have died. Currently, 227 are still hospitalised. Among them, 51 patients are in serious condition and 12 are in critical condition. A total of 988 close contacts have been identified. All have been put under medical surveillance, with 739 of them having completed the surveillance.

        Separately, the CHP has also been closely monitoring the first confirmed case of infection of the novel coronavirus in Taiwan as imported from Wuhan. According to information from the health authority of Taiwan, the case involved a 55-year-old woman coming from Wuhan, who arrived at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan on January 20 and had presented with fever, cough and shortness of breath. Quarantine personnel at the airport arranged medical attention for the patient. The X-ray showed that the patient had pneumonia who was later tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

        A spokesman for the CHP said, "The CHP will continue to maintain its liaison with the NHC, the World Health Organization and the relevant health authorities, and closely monitor the situation for risk assessment."

        The spokesman reminded the public to avoid close contact with persons with fever or respiratory symptoms in countries/areas with possible community transmission of novel coronavirus infection. If it is unavoidable to come into contact with them, put on a surgical mask and continue to do so until 14 days after returning to Hong Kong.

        A dedicated webpage (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/102465.html) has been set up by the CHP to provide relevant information and health advice on Severe Respiratory Disease associated with a Novel Infectious Agent. Information on the affected countries/areas is available from the following webpage: www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/statistics_of_the_cases_novel_coronavirus_infectio n.pdf...

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        • #5
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          China boarded the quarantine immediately to find the first severe and special infectious pneumonia case transferred from Wuhan, Mainland China. The command center raised the tourist epidemic situation in Wuhan, Mainland China to the third level warning (Warning)


          Release date: 2020-01-21
          The Central Epidemic Outbreak Command Center announced today (21) the first case of severe special infectious pneumonia diagnosed abroad. It was a female in her 50s living in the south. She worked in Wuhan, Mainland China. She was flown in from Wuhan yesterday, due to fever and cough. Shortness of breath and other symptoms were arranged by the airport quarantine staff for medical treatment. X-ray examination showed pneumonia. Today's inspection confirmed that it was positive for new coronavirus and continued to be treated in the negative pressure isolation ward of the hospital. Since the case was immediately sent to the hospital isolation ward for treatment after getting off the plane, and did not enter the community, please do not panic.

          The command center stated that hospitals and local health units have followed the procedures for reporting cases of severe special infectious pneumonia for reporting, inspection, quarantine treatment, epidemic investigation, and tracking of 46 contacts on flights. The confirmed cases must be confirmed The quarantine can only be lifted after both tests are negative. In response to the first confirmed case in China, the command center has simultaneously notified the World Health Organization and the land contact window through the IHR contact window.

          Due to the rapid increase of cases in Wuhan, infectious disease experts in mainland China have advised the public not to go to the local area as much as possible; the World Health Organization also said today that the new type of coronavirus may have continuous human-to-human transmission capacity in 2019; and the first case confirmed by the domestic industry was returned from Wuhan outside Taiwan In case of immigration, the command center announced from now on the recommendation to raise the tourist epidemic situation in Wuhan, Mainland China to the third level warning, reminding the public to avoid going to the local area unless necessary.

          The pneumonia epidemic caused by the new type of coronavirus infection in mainland China has apparently spread in the community and the situation has expanded. The command center continues to coordinate the integration of resources and manpower of various ministries, strengthen quarantine measures at international airports, small three-way ports, and public communication and health education. And ensure the preparation of anti-epidemic materials to prevent the supply of false information related to supply shortages or upsurges, reduce public panic, and pre-plan and exercise for the infection control of medical institutions to reduce the impact of the epidemic on the country and fully protect the domestic epidemic prevention security, To ensure the health of the people.

          The command center once again urged people to implement personal hygiene measures such as washing hands with soap, wearing cough masks, etc., to avoid contact with wild animals and patients with acute respiratory infections, as well as access to traditional markets and hospitals By. If you have fever, cough, or other discomfort when returning to China, you should take the initiative to notify the airport and port quarantine personnel; if you have the above-mentioned suspected symptoms within 14 days of returning to China, you can call the toll-free epidemic prevention line 1922 (or 0800-001922) and wear it according to instructions As soon as the mask comes to the doctor, please inform the doctor of your travel history, occupation, contact history, and whether it is clustered (TOCC), and timely diagnosis notification. For more information on "Severe Special Infectious Pneumonia", please refer to the website of the Department of Health (https://www.cdc.gov.tw).

          "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
          -Nelson Mandela

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          • #6
            Source: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/fron.../22/2003729662
            Taiwan confirms first new virus case
            MEDICAL ALERT:A Taiwanese woman working in Wuhan who arrived on Monday tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC said, urging people to take precautions
            Staff writer, with CNA
            Wed, Jan 22, 2020 - Page 1

            Taiwan yesterday reported its first confirmed case of a new type of coronavirus — a 55-year-old Taiwanese woman who arrived on Monday from China.

            The woman, who works in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the virus was first discovered, reported to quarantine officials at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport that she had a fever, the epidemic response command center said.

            The center was established on Monday to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.

            The woman was immediately placed in quarantine and later tested positive for the pneumonia-like virus, dubbed the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), the center said.

            The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said that travelers, regardless of nationality, who have recently been to China and are found to have “pneumonia-like symptoms,” would now be subject to compulsory quarantine...

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            • #7
              Source: http://www.bjd.com.cn/a/202001/24/WS...58393c2b3.html

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              Taiwan confirmed 2 new cases of coronavirus pneumonia
              Time: 24 January 2020 Source: @ CCTV News Author: Zhaochao Yi Editor: Xie Yongli

              The Taiwan "Disease Control Agency" held a press conference at 19:30 on the evening of the 24th and stated that there were two confirmed cases, one returned to Taiwan from Wuhan on the 21st, and a doctor on the 23rd; the other was a member of a mainland tour group on the 21st I entered Taiwan and became sick on the 23rd. In addition, a member of a tour group from Wuhan had a fever in Taiwan. At present, three measures have begun to be implemented: first, stop the travel to land groups of all the travel agencies on the island; second, the escalation of warnings, tourists from Hubei will be refused to register and enter, and the Hubei group in Taiwan will leave as soon as possible; Third, other continental groups recommend health monitoring and call for departure as soon as possible.

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              • #8
                https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3863928
                Free influenza antiviral drug available to foreigners in Taiwan amid SARS-like virus scare


                106 people monitored in hospital isolation wards, with one confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in the country

                By Sophia Yang, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
                2020/01/24 18:49
                TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — In response to the escalating Wuhan coronavirus outbreak across the world, Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has given doctors a green light to prescribe government-funded influenza antiviral drugs to patients exhibiting influenza symptoms, regardless of their nationality.

                The drugs in the past have been prescribed to Taiwanese patients who screen positive for the flu.

                CDC Deputy Director-General Chuang Jen-hsiang (莊人祥) said on Friday (Jan. 24) that people who have been to Wuhan, China and developed a fever or acute respiratory infection are required to report to local health authorities, while those without symptoms should take the precautionary measure of wearing masks in enclosed areas, especially aboard public transport, after returning from the Chinese city.

                At the time of publication, 106 patients are being monitored and treated in hospital isolation wards, with one confirmed case of the novel coronavirus.

                The official also said that from today (Jan. 24) until the end of February, doctors will be prescribing government-funded influenza antiviral drugs to patients exhibiting flu symptoms, regardless of their nationality or potential strain of flu, in order to speed up the evaluation process whether they have contracted the Wuhan coronavirus and quickly determine further response and treatment.
                "The only security we have is our ability to adapt."

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                • #9


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                  TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — With the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak escalating and more cases being officially reported in ten countries and regions outside China, Taiwan's health authorities are on the alert and on Friday (Jan. 24) announced a month-long export ban on surgical and N95 masks.

                  To address the surging risk of pneumonia and local demand, the Taiwanese government has issued an export ban for two types of masks between Jan. 24 and Feb. 23. The masks affected by the ban include N95 respirator masks, which can filter at least 94 percent of particles, as well as other masks made from textiles. .....
                  "The only security we have is our ability to adapt."

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                  • #10

                    As of 4 pm on January 24, 35 new cases of 2019-nCoV have been reported in Taiwan. As of writing, a total of 168 cases have been reported, including three confirmed cases (one of which was announced on January 21), 42 individuals removed from the follow-up list, and 23 first tested negative for 2019-nCoV, and test results of the others are pending.



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                    • #11
                      According to statistics collected by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), 92 more cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was reported with no new confirmed cases on January 25, 2020. As of now, a cumulative total of 283 cases have been reported, including three confirmed cases, 124 individuals removed from the follow-up list, and 156 in isolation for lab tests among which preliminary tests were negative in 53 and test results of the others are pending. The three confirmed cases are currently being treated in a negative pressure ward at the hospital. Of 46 close contacts of the first confirmed cases, two individuals developed symptoms and were reported. In the other two confirmed cases as announced on January 24, 139 individuals have been identified as contacts. Of 139 contacts, one, a contact of the confirmed case who is a 50-year-old Taiwanese man, has developed symptoms and was reported and tested preliminarily negative for 2019-nCoV.

                      "The only security we have is our ability to adapt."

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                      • #12
                        TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A Taiwanese businessman diagnosed with the Wuhan coronavirus on Friday (Jan. 24) is facing a heavy fine and a possible prison sentence for concealing his illness, travel history, and activities after returning to Taiwan.
                        "The only security we have is our ability to adapt."

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                        • #13
                          TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A total of four people in Taiwan’s offshore archipelago of Penghu are now being kept in quarantine due to suspected infections of a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which is believed to have spread from the Chinese city of Wuhan since last December.
                          "The only security we have is our ability to adapt."

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                          • #14
                            Live / Wuhan pneumonia confirmed again! The fourth confirmed case in Taiwan ... The command center urgently held a press conference

                            Reporter Ke Zhenzhong / Taipei

                            The pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan continues to spread. A press conference will be held on the evening of the 26th Central Epidemic Epidemic Control Center to confirm another confirmed case of Wuhan pneumonia. Taiwan has already confirmed the fourth case. "ETtoday News Cloud" was broadcast.

                            [Update] The Central Epidemic Epidemic Command Center pointed out on the evening of the 26th that the fourth patient diagnosed with pneumonia in Wuhan was a female in her 50s in the north. She had traveled to Wuhan on the 13th to 15th, and traveled to Europe on the 16th to 25th. Coughing symptoms appeared on the 22nd, and the cough worsened on the 25th. She returned to Taiwan by herself, wearing a mask on the plane and filling in the "Health Declaration Card for Passengers Entering the New Coronavirus Pneumonia", and informed the airport quarantine staff at the time of entry. Sent to hospital for treatment.

                            After the test, the woman was diagnosed with Wuhan pneumonia on the 26th, and her condition is stable. The health unit will continue to track the health of the relevant contacts on the flight back to Taiwan.

                            武漢肺炎疫情不斷擴散,中央流行疫情指揮中心26日晚間將召開記者會,證實又有一例武漢肺炎的病例確診,台灣目前已經確診第四例案例。《ETtoday新聞雲》進行轉播。
                            Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                            The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                            • #15
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                              Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announces the fourth imported cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus infection; patient receives treatment in isolation ward and is in stable condition

                              PublishTime:2020-01-26

                              The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced one additional imported cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV) in Taiwan. The case is a 50-year-old female who resides in northern Taiwan. She traveled to Wuhan, China from January 13 to January 15, 2020 but did not visit Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market. She traveled to Europe from January 16 to January 25. The patient had developed cough since January 22. Her coughing became severe on January 25 and returned to Taiwan by herself on the same day. She wore a face mask throughout her flight and filled out the Novel Coronavirus Health Declaration Card. She voluntarily informed the quarantine officer at the airport upon her arrival, was arranged for hospitalization and received medical treatment in a negative pressure ward. She was tested and found positive for 2019-nCoV on January 26. The patient is currently in a stable condition. Health units continue to track the health of contacts on the same plane the case took.

                              According to the statistics collected by CECC, as of 4 pm on January 26, 67 new cases of 2019-nCoV have been reported. As of writing, a cumulative total of 350 cases have been reported, including four confirmed cases, 147 individuals removed from the follow-up list; preliminary tests were negative in 41 and test results of others are pending.

                              https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/D...dpQ?typeid=158
                              "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
                              -Nelson Mandela

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