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2020-01-24 09:39:15 Beijing News

18 new cases of pneumonia confirmed by new coronavirus infection in Chongqing

Beijing News Express According to the news of the Chongqing Municipal Health and Health Commission website, at 04:00 on January 23, 2020, Chongqing reported 18 new confirmed cases of pneumonia with new coronavirus infection, 3 new cases of severe illness, and 1 critical case. example. among them:


Dadukou District, Jiulongpo District, Yubei District, Kaizhou District, Zhongxian County, Yunyang County, Fengjie County, Wuxi County, Xiushan County and Liangjiang New District are the first confirmed cases reported.


As of 24:00 on January 23, Chongqing had reported a total of 27 confirmed cases of pneumonia with new coronavirus infection, including 5 cases of severe cases and 1 case of critical cases. among them:


Among the confirmed cases, 3 were in Wanzhou District, 1 in Fuling District, 1 in Dadukou District, 2 in Jiulongpo District, 2 in Yubei District, 3 in Changshou District, 2 in Yongchuan District, 2 in Kaizhou District, and Dianjiang. There were 2 cases in counties, 1 case in Zhongxian County, 1 case in Yunyang County, 1 case in Fengjie County, 3 cases in Wushan County, 1 case in Wuxi County, 1 case in Xiushan County, and 1 case in Liangjiang New District. Among the severe cases, 1 in Wanzhou District, There was 1 case in Yongchuan District, 1 case in Dianjiang County, 1 case in Yunyang County, and 1 case in Wushan County. The critical case was 1 case in Wanzhou District.


At present, 224 close contacts have been traced, and all close contacts are undergoing medical observation.


Chongqing municipal medical treatment expert team strengthened the guidance of case treatment in the city. Strengthen the hospital's sense prevention and control, set up fever diagnosis and isolation wards, and strengthen disinfection. The confirmed cases and suspected cases are treated in isolation or observed in strict accordance with national regulations.


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Source: Chongqing Health and Health Commission website

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Two new cases of pneumonia confirmed by new coronavirus infection in Xinjiang

Beijing News Express According to the official website of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Health and Health Committee, at 04:00 on January 23, 2020, the autonomous region reported 2 new cases of pneumonia with new coronavirus infection, 0 new cases of severe cases, and new deaths There were 0 cases and 0 new discharged cases. among them:


Urumqi reported the first confirmed case.


As of 24:00 on January 23, the autonomous region had reported a total of 2 confirmed cases of pneumonitis infected with new coronavirus, 0 severe cases, 0 death cases, and 0 discharged cases. among them:


Of the confirmed cases, 2 were in Urumqi.


Three close contacts have been tracked, 0 have been released from medical observation, and 3 are still receiving medical observation.


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Source: Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Health Committee

Original title: Epidemic of pneumonia in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on January 24, 2020

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Source: http://finance.jrj.com.cn/2020/01/24101428733434.shtml

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8 cases of pneumonia confirmed by new coronavirus infection in Hainan Province


2020-01-24 10:14:45 source: financial industry website how to judge buy on Saturday?

As of 24:00 on January 23, Hainan Province had reported a total of 8 confirmed cases of pneumonia due to new coronavirus infection, without severe cases, deaths and discharged cases.

Financial website on January 24th. At 00: 00-24: 00 on January 23rd, 4 new cases of pneumonia caused by new coronavirus infection in Hainan Province were newly diagnosed. There were no severe cases, deaths and discharges. Of the confirmed cases, 2 were in Haikou, 1 in Sanya, and 1 in Wanning. As of 24:00 on January 23, Hainan Province had reported a total of 8 confirmed cases of pneumonia due to new coronavirus infection, without severe cases, deaths and discharged cases.

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Source: http://www.kaixian.tv/gd/2020/0124/262051.html

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Deputy Director of Hubei Commerce Department infected with new crown virus
2020-01-24 10:22:50 Source: Surging News

(Originally titled: The Deputy Director of the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce was infected with the new crown virus, and the close contact was checked and quarantined locally)

Deputy Director of Hubei Commerce Department infected with new crown virus

On the morning of January 24, Peng Mei News learned from the staff of the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce that Huang Mouhong, deputy director of the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce, was diagnosed with the new coronavirus on the 22nd and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital. The staff of Hubei Provincial Disease Control Center and Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce are investigating those who have been in close contact with Huang Mouhong recently, asking them to be isolated.

The staff member said that Huang Mouhong had previously developed symptoms of a cold, but later the situation became more and more serious, and "they couldn't stand anymore."

The staff member said that his colleague on duty was also self-isolating to reduce contact with others. "As long as you have contacted (Huang Mouhong), you will be notified to conduct self-isolation and observation. Observe before you say. Now major hospitals are inaccessible." He and Huang Mouhong went to Zhijiang City to visit the people in need.

On the morning of the 24th, the surging news learned from the relevant departments of the Hubei Provincial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that they were verifying whether Huang Mouhong had been diagnosed. On the 23rd, relevant leaders of the CDC led a team to investigate Huang Mouhong's infection.

A staff member of the Office of Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control of Hubei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention told Peng Mei News that on the morning of the 24th, the relevant staff members have gone to the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce to check and handle the matter, and the specific situation is temporarily inconvenient to inform.

Earlier, a screenshot from the Internet stated that the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce issued a notice to various departments and units of the department on January 23, saying that Huang Mouhong, deputy director of the department, was diagnosed with a new coronavirus infection. From 17 to On the 22nd, those who had close contact with Huang Mouhong, the staff of the Provincial CDC will call to ask about the relevant situation. If you feel unwell, go to the hospital for examination in time. Others who have close contact with Huang Mouhong will contact the staff of the Provincial CDC by themselves.

Public information shows that Huang Mouhong is currently the Deputy Director of the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce and a member of the party group.

According to the official website of the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce, on the 17th, Huang Mouhong went to the poverty alleviation point of the Department to visit the village of Huahua Temple, Wen'an Town, Zhijiang City, to condolences to the poor and the party members in difficulty, to investigate the development of the poverty alleviation industry and to visit members of the village work team.

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Source: http://hunan.voc.com.cn/article/2020...033018144.html


Hunan province reports 15 new confirmed cases of pneumonia and 3 suspected cases
2020-01-24 10:33:01 [Source: Voices Online] [Author: Duan Han Min] [edit: Indian Yi-fan]
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Huasheng Online, January 24 (Hunan Daily, Huasheng Online reporter Duan Hanmin) On January 23, 2020, at 04:00, Hunan Province reported 15 new confirmed cases of pneumonia and 3 suspected cases, and newly confirmed cases. All cases had a history of exposure or case exposure in Wuhan. There were 2 new cases of severe cases, 0 new cases of death, and 0 new cases of discharge. among them:

The first confirmed cases were reported in Zhuzhou, Xiangtan, Yueyang and Loudi. Among the newly confirmed cases, 1 in Zhuzhou City, 1 in Xiangtan City, 3 in Yueyang City, 3 in Loudi City, 4 in Changsha City, and 3 in Yongzhou City; Among the newly added severe cases, 1 in Zhuzhou City and 1 in Yueyang City example.

As of 24:00 on January 23, Hunan Province had reported a total of 24 confirmed cases of pneumonitis with new coronavirus infection, 6 severe cases, 0 deaths, and 0 discharged patients. among them:

Among the confirmed cases, 8 were in Changsha, 1 in Zhuzhou, 1 in Xiangtan, 3 in Yueyang, 1 in Luzhou, 4 in Yongzhou, 3 in Huaihua, and 3 in Loudi. Among the severe cases, Changsha There were 4 cases, 1 case in Zhuzhou City, and 1 case in Yueyang City.

At present, 459 close contacts have been traced, 4 have been released from medical observation, and 455 are still receiving medical observation.

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Heilongjiang -


Latest outbreak report

Release source: Heilongjiang Provincial Health Committee Release time: 2020-01-24 Hits: 2815

At 04:00 on January 23, 2020, Heilongjiang Province reported 2 new confirmed cases of pneumonia and 1 death. Among them: Suihua City reports the first confirmed case, and Daqing City reports the first confirmed case.

As of 24:00 on January 23, Heilongjiang Province had reported 4 confirmed cases of pneumonitis with new coronavirus infection, including: 1 in Harbin, 1 in Mudanjiang, 1 in Daqing, and 1 in Suihua. Suihua City confirmed the case.

http://wsjkw.hlj.gov.cn/index.php/Home/Zwgk/show/newsid/7699/navid/42/id/3

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Inner Mongolia -

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Epidemic situation of new coronavirus infection in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on January 23, 2020

Published: 2020-01-24 11:00:08　　　 nuclear draft: Liu Wei editor: Huang Lihua Editor: Emergency Office Source: Committee of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region health
　　
At 04:00 on January 23, 2020, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region reported one new confirmed case of pneumonitis infected by a new type of coronavirus, and two new suspected pneumonia cases infected by a new type of coronavirus.

Manzhouli City was diagnosed with a suspected case. Lemou, a 30-year-old male, lives in Wuhan and is engaged in clothing business. After arriving in Manzhouli by car on the 21st, he went directly to the Emergency Department of Manzhouli People's Hospital and was tested by the Inner Mongolia Comprehensive Disease Control Center. A laboratory review confirmed that the case was a confirmed case of pneumonitis infected by a new coronavirus and the first confirmed case reported in Inner Mongolia.

Two new suspected cases of pneumonia caused by Coronavirus infection in Xilinguole League: 1 case in Erlianhot City, female patient, 27 years old, working in Wuhan for a long time, January 22, taking the K3 train from Beijing Station to Moscow and arriving in Erlianhot At the station, the customs conducted a medical investigation and found that the patient was currently undergoing isolation treatment at the designated hospital. The laboratory test results of the patient were being reviewed in accordance with the regulations. Two persons with close contact with Chinese nationality were identified and medical observation was isolated; one in Xilinhot, A female patient, 58 years old, worked in Wuhan. On January 16, she came to Xilinhot from Wuhan to visit her relatives. On January 23, she went to Xilin Golmeng Central Hospital for a hot clinic. At present, the patient has received isolation treatment at a designated hospital. Patient experiments Laboratory test results are being reviewed in accordance with regulations. Three close contacts have been identified and they have been isolated for medical observation.

As of 24:00 on January 23, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region had reported one confirmed case of pneumonia due to new coronavirus infection. Two suspected cases of pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus have been traced to 20 close contacts and are undergoing medical observation.

The Health and Health Committee of the Autonomous Region attaches great importance to the prevention and control of pneumonia outbreaks of new coronavirus infections, and immediately established a leading group for epidemic prevention and control to implement a 24-hour on-duty system for the entire health industry; complete preparation of health emergency supplies; Medical institutions and disease prevention and control institutions strengthen staff training, comprehensively strengthen the allocation of power for pre-screening, triage and fever, standardize the monitoring, screening, diagnosis and treatment of suspicious cases, and implement early detection, early reporting, and early isolation Early treatment and centralized treatment measures; implement various measures to prevent nosocomial infections, strengthen village, Gacha, and community prevention and control measures, implement comprehensive prevention and control measures based on prevention of importation, and delay the introduction of epidemic conditions. The patriotic health campaign has been carried out intensively throughout the region, health science popularization has been strengthened, the environment has been rectified, the farmer's market management has been done, and joint prevention and control measures have been implemented.

At present, it is in the season of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases in winter and spring. Individuals must do good health protection, wash their hands frequently, pay attention to maintaining indoor sanitation and air circulation, and minimize activities to public places with no air circulation or dense crowds. Those who have returned from Wuhan recommend to take the initiative to observe the home medicine for 14 days. If respiratory symptoms or fever occur during this period, immediately put on a mask and go to the hospital for a fever clinic to actively inform the doctor of Wuhan's travel history. (Contributed by Lu Yakai)

http://wjw.nmg.gov.cn/doc/2020/01/24/284997.shtml

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Indonesia puts 2nd suspected coronavirus patient under close observation

An Indonesian citizen is suspected to have the coronavirus after traveling from China. The patient, identified only as R, 35, is currently undergoing treatment at the Sulianti Saroso Infection Hospital in Jakarta.

The Health Ministry's disease prevention and monitoring director Wiendra Waworuntu confirmed that the patient was suspected to have the coronavirus.

"The patient is in good condition but is still suspected [to have the virus]. The infection can only be confirmed once the patient's lab result is positive. Since it's still suspected, we're intensively monitoring the case," he said on Thursday as reported by tribunnews.com.

The ministry’s Health Research and Development Agency (Balitbangkes) head, Siswanto, said lab examination would include comparing the patient's sputum with the genome of the new coronavirus, named 2019-nCov at the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data platform. The result would be out in two days, he said.

https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/01/24/result-will-be-out-in-2-days-indonesia-puts-2nd-suspected-coronavirus-patient-under-close-observation.html

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CDC in Beijing: People who come (return) to Beijing, including those who arrive in Beijing through Hubei, need to register themselves

January 24, 2020 14:04 Source: Beijing News

　　A letter from Beijing CDC to friends from all over (return) Beijing

　　Dear friends:

　　Citizens in the capital are always concerned about the pneumonia outbreak of the new coronavirus infection. For your health and the public, Beijing CDC reminds you:

　　I. If you are from all places (return) to Beijing, including friends who arrive in Beijing via Hubei, please contact the street (township) community (village committee), unit or hotel where you are located in time and register your contact information. .

　　2. Please observe the health status of yourself and your family daily. Generally, you need to observe for 2 weeks. If you have fever, dry cough and other symptoms, please contact the medical institution to send a hot clinic (list attached) to seek medical treatment and inform the doctor of your travel history. If there are similar cases in the surrounding personnel, follow the medical staff's instructions and cooperate with the medical staff to conduct an epidemiological investigation to provide detailed information. Avoid public transportation when going to the hospital.

　　3. Please try to avoid attending parties and group activities.

　　4. If it is necessary to participate in outing activities, it is recommended to wear a mask.

　　5. Pay attention to the environment and personal hygiene, keep the residence well ventilated, wash your hands frequently, and not spit. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow when sneezing or coughing.

　　6. If you have any questions, please call the 24-hour consultation service number 12320.

　　I wish you a happy Chinese New Year and good health!

　　Beijing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

　　January 24, 2020

http://www.chinanews.com/gn/2020/01-24/9068831.shtml

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Singapore MoH -

TWO MORE CASES OF CONFIRMED IMPORTED CASE OF NOVEL CORONAVIRUS INFECTION IN SINGAPORE

24TH JAN 2020

1. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has on 24 January 2020 confirmed two more imported cases of novel coronavirus infection in Singapore.

2. The second case was announced on 23 January as tested preliminarily positive, pending confirmation test. Her test result has now confirmed that she is positive for novel coronavirus. She is a 53 year-old female Chinese national from Wuhan who arrived in Singapore with her family on 21 January 2020. She is currently warded in an isolation room at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and her condition is stable.

3. The third case is a 37 year-old male Chinese national from Wuhan, who is the son of the first confirmed case announced on 23 January.

About the cases

Second case

4. The case presented at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) Emergency Department with fever and cough on 22 January, at 9pm. She was classified as a suspect case and immediately isolated, and notified to MOH. On 23 January, MOH announced that she was tested preliminarily positive, pending confirmation tests. The test results confirmed she is positive for the novel coronavirus on 24 January.

5. The patient reported that she was asymptomatic during the flight to Singapore on 21 January. She subsequently developed fever and cough later that day. She sought medical treatment at Raffles Hospital on 22 January and was subsequently transferred to TTSH Emergency Department and admitted to NCID on 23 January at 1am for further assessment, given her clinical symptoms and travel history from Wuhan. The patient was diagnosed to have pneumonia and has been isolated since presentation at TTSH Emergency Department.

6. Prior to hospital admission, the patient stayed at J8 Hotel at 8 Townshend Road and indicated that she had visited Orchard Road, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. She had travelled on public transport, including MRT and taxi. Contact tracing has commenced. The risk of infection from transient contact, such as on public transport or in public places, is assessed to be low.

Third case

7. The case was identified as a close contact of the first case, and was isolated as a suspect case at SGH at 6:30 pm on 23 January as he was symptomatic. On 24 January, at 1pm he tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

8. MOH has initiated epidemiological investigations and contact tracing to identify individuals who had close contact with him.

Update on contact tracing for the first confirmed case

9. Contact tracing for the close contacts of the first confirmed case of the 66 year-old male Chinese national from Wuhan is ongoing. As of 23 January, 12pm, MOH has identified 46 close contacts of the first confirmed case. 24 of them have left Singapore, including his eight travelling companions. 17 have been contacted. One has been isolated (Case 3) and the remaining 16 are being quarantined. Efforts are ongoing to contact the remaining 5.

10. The health status of all close contacts will be closely monitored. As a precautionary measure, they will be quarantined for 14 days from their last exposure to the patient. In addition, all other identified contacts who have a low risk of being infected will be under active surveillance, and will be contacted daily to monitor their health status.

11. Our public hospitals have put in place measures to screen and manage suspect and confirmed cases. MOH has also reminded doctors and healthcare workers to be highly vigilant, and maintain strict infection control and prevention measures.

12. Given the high volume of international travel to Singapore, MOH expects to see more suspect cases and imported cases. We urge the public to remain calm and vigilant, and to adopt good personal hygiene practices.

Update on suspect cases

13. As of 12pm, 24 January, MOH has been notified of a cumulative total of 44 suspect cases, of which 13 have tested negative for coronavirus, and three have tested positive. Test results of the remaining 28 cases are pending.

Available masks to meet Singaporeans’ needs

14. Those with respiratory symptoms such as cough or runny nose should be socially responsible and wear a mask when they need to go out. Masks are generally not needed for protection of people who are well.

15. We would like to assure the public that there are sufficient stocks of masks in the warehouses and government stockpiles. We are working with retailers to move available stocks to the retail shops, and stocks will be available progressively from today.

Health advisory

16. Singaporeans are advised not to travel to the whole of Hubei Province. MOH also advises Singaporeans to continue to exercise caution and attention to personal hygiene when travelling to the rest of China.

17. All travellers should monitor their health closely for two weeks upon return to Singapore and seek medical attention promptly if they feel unwell. Travellers should inform their doctor of their travel history. If they have a fever or respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, shortness of breath), they should wear a mask and call the clinic ahead of the visit.

18. Travellers and members of the public should adopt the following precautions at all times:

• Avoid contact with live animals including poultry and birds, and consumption of raw and undercooked meats;
• Avoid crowded places and close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness;
• Observe good personal hygiene;
• Practise frequent hand washing with soap (e.g. before handling food or eating, after going to toilet, or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing);
• Wear a mask if you have respiratory symptoms such as a cough or shortness of breath;
• Cover your mouth with a tissue paper when coughing or sneezing, and dispose the soiled tissue paper in the rubbish bin immediately; and
• Seek medical attention promptly if you are feeling unwell.

https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/two-more-cases-of-confirmed-imported-case-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-in-singapore

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New confirmed case of pneumonia in a new coronavirus infection in Fujian

2020-01-24 15:19:27

According to CCTV news, at 14:00 today, Fujian Province reported 1 new confirmed case of pneumonia and 2 suspected cases of imported new coronavirus infection. Among them: 1 newly confirmed case in Fuzhou, and 1 suspected case in Zhangzhou and Sanming. As of 14:00 on January 24th, 10 cases of new pneumonia were diagnosed in Fujian, and 4 suspected cases were reported. Among them: 5 confirmed cases in Fuzhou, 3 confirmed cases in Xiamen and 2 suspected cases, 1 confirmed case in Quanzhou, 1 confirmed case in Ningde, and 1 suspected case in Zhangzhou and Sanming. The new patients were all returning from Wuhan to Fujian. At present, the patient's condition is generally stable, and he is receiving isolation treatment. Close contacts are receiving medical observation.

http://www.nbd.com.cn/articles/2020-01-24/1402676.html

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China extends travel ban in race to halt coronavirus outbreak



China has extended a public transport shutdown to 12 cities, affecting more than 36m people as authorities race to halt the spread of a deadly virus that has alarmed governments around the world. As of mid-afternoon on Friday, 26 people had died and 881 had confirmed infections that started in the central city of Wuhan, according to Chinese state television. There were another 1,073 suspected cases of the Sars-like coronavirus in 20 provinces.

https://www.ft.com/content/1993db1c-...a-bae547046735

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14 people being tested in the United Kingdom. 5 negative and 9 awaiting results.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jan/23/increased-likelihood-coronavirus-uk-health-secretary-matt-hancock

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Two new confirmed cases in Hong Kong, brining the total to four. Both had recently traveled in the Wuhan area. Also the Japan confirmed case reportedly transited through Hong Kong.

additional reports that a HK couple attempted to flee quarantine but were detained by police.

Two new confirmed cases.

https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1504670-20200124.htm

https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/compone...5-20200124.htm

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First suspected case of pneumonia detected in Qinghai

Beijing News Express According to the Qinghai Provincial Health and Health Commission's website on January 24, Qinghai Province found the first suspected case of pneumonia due to a new coronavirus.


Patient Chen Moumou, 27 years old, male, works in Wuhan, Hubei Province. He came to visit relatives in Wuhan from January 21, 2020, and currently resides in Xining, our province. On the afternoon of January 23, he went to the designated medical institution designated by Xining City for treatment and was screened and observed by medical isolation. The specimens of the patients were tested by the laboratory of the Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and they were positive for the new coronavirus nucleic acid, which were determined to be suspected cases of pneumonia of the new coronavirus infection. On January 24, patient specimens were sent to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention for review and testing in a timely manner. The patient is now in stable condition, and follow-up investigations and medical observations have been carried out by those who have been in close contact with the patient.


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