China - Original COVID-19 coronavirus news thread: weeks 1 - 4 (December 30, 2019 - January 25, 2020)

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Source: http://www.bjnews.com.cn/news/2020/01/20/676734.html

Google translation:
Guangdong confirmed first case of new coronavirus

The patient was a 66-year-old male. He went to visit relatives in Wuhan on December 29 last year. He developed fever, fatigue and other symptoms on January 3, returned to the hospital on the 4th, and was transferred to Shenzhen designated hospital for isolation and treatment on January 11.

Beijing News (Reporter Xu Wen) According to the Guangdong Health Commission, on January 19, the National Health and Health Commission confirmed the first confirmed case of pneumonia imported from Guangdong with a new coronavirus infection.


The patient is a 66-year-old male who currently lives in Shenzhen. He went to visit relatives in Wuhan on December 29, 2019. He developed fever and fatigue on January 3, 2020. He returned to Shenzhen on January 4, and went to Shenzhen on January 11. Designated hospital isolation treatment. Proved by the provincial and municipal disease control centers using optimized test kits, it was positive for new coronavirus nucleic acids. On January 18, the specimens were sent to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention for viral nucleic acid review testing, and the results were positive. On January 19, the case was evaluated and confirmed by the experts of the diagnostic group under the Epidemic Leadership Group of the National Health and Health Commission and the content of the "New Coronary Virus Infection Pneumonia Diagnosis and Treatment Program (Trial Version 2)". The expert group agreed This case was confirmed as a confirmed case of pneumonitis infected by a novel coronavirus. The patient is now in stable condition. Guangdong has followed up close contacts.


At present, Guangdong is fully treating patients, conducting in-depth epidemiological investigations, strengthening close contact follow-up management, intensifying pre-examination and triage of fever clinics, standardizing the monitoring, screening, diagnosis and treatment of suspicious cases, and intensifying patriotism. Health campaigns, strengthening environmental rectification, managing farmer's markets, banning illegal wildlife sales, and comprehensively implementing various prevention and control measures.


Experts judged that the current epidemic situation is still preventable and controllable. Experts remind that it is currently in the season of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases in winter and spring. Citizens should take good personal hygiene protection, pay attention to maintaining indoor environmental hygiene and air circulation, and minimize activities to public places where there is no air circulation or dense crowds, such as fever, respiratory tract Symptoms of infection, please go to the medical institution in time.


Beijing News reporter Xu Wen

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National Health and Health Commission confirms the first confirmed case of pneumonia in our province with imported new coronavirus infection


Time: 2020-01-20 02:51:59 source: this website

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　　On January 19, the National Health and Health Commission confirmed the first confirmed case of pneumonia in our province with imported new coronavirus infection.

　　The patient is a 66-year-old male who currently lives in Shenzhen. He went to visit relatives in Wuhan on December 29, 2019. He developed fever and fatigue on January 3, 2020. He returned to Shenzhen on January 4, and went to Shenzhen on January 11. Designated hospital isolation treatment. Proved by the provincial and municipal disease control centers using optimized test kits, it was positive for new coronavirus nucleic acids. On January 18, the specimens were sent to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention for viral nucleic acid review testing, and the results were positive. On January 19, the case was evaluated and confirmed by the experts of the diagnostic group under the Epidemic Leadership Group of the National Health and Health Commission and the content of the "New Coronary Virus Infection Pneumonia Diagnosis and Treatment Program (Trial Version 2)". This case was confirmed as a confirmed case of pneumonitis infected by a novel coronavirus. The patient is now in stable condition. Our province has followed up and follow up those who are in close contact.

　　At present, our province is doing its best to treat patients, conducting in-depth epidemiological investigations, strengthening close contact follow-up management, intensifying pre-examination and triage of fever clinics, standardizing the monitoring, screening, diagnosis and treatment of suspicious cases, and in-depth Patriotic health campaign, strengthen environmental rectification, do a good job of farmer market management, ban illegal wildlife sales, and comprehensively implement various prevention and control measures.

　　Experts judged that the current epidemic situation is still preventable and controllable. Experts remind that it is currently in the season of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases in winter and spring. Citizens should take good personal hygiene protection, pay attention to maintaining indoor environmental hygiene and air circulation, and minimize activities to public places with no air circulation or dense crowds. Symptoms of infection, please go to the medical institution in time.


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Wuhan has increased 136 confirmed cases in the past two days, and one death has been reported in Beijing and Shenzhen.

1/20/2020 — 3:36
The outbreak of the new coronavirus in Wuhan continued to spread. The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission issued a report at 2 am on Monday, saying that 136 new cases were diagnosed in the past two days, and the cumulative number of cases had increased to 198. Among them, 3 died and 9 were in critical condition. Beijing and Shenzhen also announced in the early morning that two new confirmed cases were recorded in Beijing for the first time, and the condition was stable; Shenzhen also recorded the first confirmed cases. The patient was a 66-year-old man who became ill after visiting relatives in Wuhan last December. Shenzhen Hospital was treated in isolation and in stable condition.

Wuhan Health and Medical Committee issued a draft at 2 am today, saying that a total of 136 new cases were diagnosed on January 18 and 19, 66 men and 70 women, aged 25 to 89. Most of the symptoms were fever, cough or chest tightness. Dyspnea, 33 of them were in serious condition, and 1 died.

Nearly 200 confirmed cases in Wuhan

As of 10:00 pm on January 19, Wuhan had a total of 198 confirmed cases, of which 3 died, 35 were in serious condition, 9 were in critical condition, only 25 were discharged, and the rest were stable. All patients received isolation treatment at designated medical institutions in Wuhan. A total of 817 close contacts were tracked, 727 were removed from medical observation, and 90 were still receiving medical observation.

According to the current data in Wuhan, the mortality rate of the virus is 1.5%, which means that 3 deaths per 200 patients; the patient's severity rate is 22%, which means that 22 out of 100 patients are in serious condition.

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Patients from Beijing and Shenzhen visited Wuhan

In addition, the Beijing Daxing District Health and Health Committee also announced at 2 am that two fever patients with a history of travel in Wuhan were admitted to the medical institution in the district. After the test, they were diagnosed with the new type of coronavirus. They are currently receiving isolation treatment and have no respiratory tract. Symptoms and stable condition.

The Guangdong Health Commission also issued a document at about the same time and confirmed a 66-year-old man with the new coronavirus in Shenzhen. The patient lived in Shenzhen. He visited relatives in Wuhan on December 29 last year. He developed fever, fatigue and other symptoms on January 3. He returned to Shenzhen the next day for medical treatment. He was transferred to Shenzhen designated hospital for isolation and treatment on January 11. The condition is stable now. .

There are new cases of virus source or not only South China Seafood City on the 14th after the closure

It is worth noting that the wet market in the South China Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan was closed on the 1st of this month. The medical circles in China and Hong Kong have assumed that the virus incubation period is 14 days, which means that the source of the wet market virus will not appear in January after the wet market is closed. Cases after 15 days. However, the current new cases have the opportunity to be confirmed in the near future, that is, the opportunity has not only been in wet markets, but also can be transmitted from person to person in the city.

In addition, the Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Commission did not explain whether there were any infections in the medical staff or family groups in the newly confirmed cases. If the related people are infected, the risk of human-to-human transmission may increase.https://www.thestandnews.com/society...0%8B%E6%A1%88/

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The latest tweets from WHO: https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1219026530636091392




#China has reported to WHO 139 new cases of the novel #coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in #Wuhan, #Beijing and #Shenzhen over the past two days. This is the result of increased searching and testing for 2019-nCoV among people sick with respiratory illness

For the first time, there are novel #coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases reported outside of #Wuhan, within #China. These cases were identified because of searching and testing for cases outside Wuhan...

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Source: http://www.bjnews.com.cn/news/2020/01/20/676762.html

Another 8 cases of new coronavirus pneumonia observed in Shenzhen are being treated in isolation

Shenzhen launched the city's joint prevention and control work mechanism, started temperature monitoring at airports, terminals, railway stations, passenger stations and other places to strengthen case investigation.

Beijing News Express (Reporter Xu Wen) Reporter learned from the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission on January 20 that the first confirmed case of pneumonia of imported new coronavirus infection was confirmed in Shenzhen on January 19, and another 8 cases were observed at designated hospitals. Isolation treatment, follow-up investigations and medical observations are ongoing.

Shenzhen launched the city's joint prevention and control work mechanism, started temperature monitoring at airports, terminals, railway stations, passenger stations and other places to strengthen case investigation.

Briefing of Shenzhen Municipal Health and Health Commission on prevention and control of pneumonia

On January 19, the National Health and Health Commission confirmed the first confirmed case of pneumonia imported from Shenzhen with a new coronavirus infection.

The patient was a 66-year-old male living in Shenzhen. He went to visit relatives in Wuhan on December 29, 2019. He developed fever and fatigue on January 3, 2020. He returned to Shenzhen on January 4, and went to Shenzhen on January 11. City designated hospital isolation treatment. Proved by the provincial and municipal disease control centers using optimized test kits, it was positive for new coronavirus nucleic acids. On January 18, the specimens were sent to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention for viral nucleic acid review testing, and the results were positive. On January 19, an expert from the diagnosis team under the Epidemic Leading Group of the National Health and Health Commission evaluated the case and confirmed it as a confirmed case of pneumonia due to a new coronavirus infection. At present, the hospital is organizing all-out treatment, and the patient's condition is stable. Another 8 observation cases were isolated and treated at designated hospitals. Follow-up investigations and medical observations are ongoing.

Experts have determined that the Spring Festival period is now entering the peak of transportation, large-scale movement of personnel, and the risk of new coronavirus infection cases entering Shenzhen will continue to increase, but the current epidemic situation is still preventable and controllable.

Shenzhen attaches great importance to the prevention and control of pneumonia caused by new coronavirus infections. With the support of the state and Guangdong Province, and in accordance with the requirements of the municipal party committee and municipal government, all relevant departments have cooperated in an orderly manner: First, a special working group and experts were established. The team worked hard to treat patients, carried out in-depth epidemiological investigations, and strengthened close contact tracking management. The second was to launch the city's joint prevention and joint control work mechanism to start body temperature monitoring at airports, docks, railway stations, passenger stations and other places, and strengthen Case investigation; the third is to strengthen the management of fever clinics, to do pre-screening and triage to avoid missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis; the fourth is to carry out patriotic health campaigns, strengthen environmental management, do a good job of farmer market management, and ban illegal wildlife sales.

Experts remind that there is a high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases in winter and spring, and indoor and public places must maintain indoor air circulation. Citizens should wash their hands frequently, pay attention to personal hygiene, and wear masks when going to crowded places. If you have fever, respiratory infection symptoms, especially persistent fever, go to a medical institution in time.

Beijing News reporter Xu Wen
Edited by Fan Yijing

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Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission: 8 observation cases were treated in isolation at designated hospitals


2020-01-20 10:16:00 Source: Securities Times Network

Securities Times e company news, the Shenzhen Municipal Health and Health Commission issued a briefing on pneumonia epidemic prevention and control: On January 19, the National Health and Health Commission confirmed the first confirmed case of pneumonia imported from Shenzhen with a new coronavirus infection. Another 8 observation cases were isolated and treated at designated hospitals. Follow-up investigations and medical observations are ongoing. Experts have determined that the Spring Festival period is now entering the peak of transportation, large-scale movement of personnel, and the risk of new coronavirus infection cases entering Shenzhen will continue to increase, but the current epidemic situation is still preventable and controllable.
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Source: http://www.bjnews.com.cn/news/2020/01/20/676775.html

Zhejiang found 5 cases of Wuhan who came to Zhejiang with respiratory symptoms such as fever

Beijing News Express According to the website of Zhejiang Health Commission, since January 17, five cases of respiratory symptoms such as fever and fever in Wuhan came to Wenzhou, Zhoushan, Taizhou, and Hangzhou in our province, and they are currently being treated in designated hospitals. , The condition is stable, close contact has been implemented medical observation. The laboratory test results of patients are being reviewed in accordance with regulations. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, they will be announced to the public in time.

Since the National Health and Health Commission announced the unexplained pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan, Zhejiang has attached great importance to the prevention and control of pneumonitis caused by new coronavirus infections. According to the requirements of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, health departments at all levels responded quickly and comprehensively, and established special working groups and experts Team to formulate various emergency measures and work plans in time. At present, various types of medical institutions and disease prevention and control institutions at all levels in our province have comprehensively strengthened the allocation of power for pre-screening, triage and fever clinics, and standardized the monitoring, screening, diagnosis and treatment of suspicious cases. Throughout the province, patriotic health campaigns have been carried out intensively, environmental improvement has been strengthened, farmer market management has been well implemented, and various prevention and control measures have been fully implemented.

As the Spring Festival approached, the flow of people was frequent, and it was also the season when respiratory infectious diseases were high in winter and spring. Experts remind the broad masses to take effective personal hygiene protection, pay attention to maintaining indoor environmental hygiene and air circulation, and minimize activities in public places where there is no air circulation or crowded people. If you have fever or respiratory infection symptoms, please go to the local medical treatment in time. Institutions send out hot clinics.

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Source: Zhejiang Health Commission
Original Title: Zhejiang Proactively Prevents and Controls New Coronavirus Infected Pneumonia

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Government report :



Zhejiang actively prevents and controls pneumonitis infected by new coronavirus

Date: 2020-01-20 10:06 Source: Provincial health committee Views:

Since January 17, five cases of respiratory symptoms such as fever and fever in Wuhan, Zhejiang, and Wenzhou, Zhoushan, Taizhou, and Hangzhou have been found in our province. They are currently being treated in isolated hospitals with stable conditions and close contacts have undergone medical observation. The laboratory test results of patients are being reviewed in accordance with regulations. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, they will be announced to the public in time.


Since the National Health and Health Commission announced the unexplained pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan, Zhejiang has attached great importance to the prevention and control of pneumonitis caused by new coronavirus infections. According to the requirements of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, health departments at all levels responded quickly and comprehensively, and set up special working groups and experts in succession. Team to formulate various emergency measures and work plans in time. At present, various types of medical institutions and disease prevention and control institutions at all levels in our province have comprehensively strengthened the allocation of power for pre-screening, triage and fever clinics, and standardized the monitoring, screening, diagnosis and treatment of suspicious cases. Throughout the province, patriotic health campaigns have been carried out intensively, environmental improvement has been strengthened, farmer market management has been well implemented, and various prevention and control measures have been fully implemented.

As the Spring Festival approached, the flow of people was frequent, and it was also the season when respiratory infectious diseases were high in winter and spring. Experts remind the broad masses to take effective personal hygiene protection, pay attention to maintaining indoor environmental hygiene and air circulation, and minimize activities in public places where there is no air circulation or crowded people. If you have fever or respiratory infection symptoms, please go to the local medical treatment in time. Institutions send out hot clinics.

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S. Korea reports 1st confirmed case of China coronavirus

National 13:30 January 20, 2020

SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday reported the first confirmed case of China coronavirus amid concerns that a pneumonia-like illness is set to spread across China and Asia.

According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), a Chinese woman suffered fever, respiratory problems and other symptoms after arriving at Incheon International Airport and tested positive for the virus.

She traveled to the Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei Province last week. The patient has been given treatment at a local hospital, the country's public health and safety agency said.
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S. Korea reports 1st confirmed case of China coronavirus

National 13:30 January 20, 2020

SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday reported the first confirmed case of China coronavirus amid concerns that a pneumonia-like illness is set to spread across China and Asia.

According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), a Chinese woman suffered fever, respiratory problems and other symptoms after arriving at Incheon International Airport and tested positive for the virus.

She traveled to the Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei Province last week. The patient has been given treatment at a local hospital, the country's public health and safety agency said.
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https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2020012...ional/national

Since this case is in a new country I created a new forum for South Korea and made a copy of the above post to start the thread. I also added the government announcement confirming the press report. Please see:

South Korea announces 1st 2019-nCov case - January 20, 2020

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All confirmed cases have 'Wuhan experience'? Seven facts about the new coronavirus

A total of 201 cases have been diagnosed, of which 198 were in Wuhan, 25 were cured, and 3 died.

Beijing News (Reporter Zhang Lu Yingyue) Since the first case of new coronavirus pneumonia was discovered, confirmed cases have been found in many cities across the country. Currently, a total of 201 cases have been diagnosed, including 198 in Wuhan, 2 in Beijing, and 1 in Shenzhen, Guangdong. What symptoms did the patient have? How many people are cured and discharged? Are there confirmed cases abroad? Seven facts show the progress of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic.


How many cities have cases?



As of January 20, there have been new cases of coronavirus pneumonia in Wuhan, Beijing, and Shenzhen, Guangdong.



On December 31, 2019, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission informed that some medical institutions recently found that many cases of pneumonia associated with South China Seafood City were diagnosed with viral pneumonia through expert consultation.



On January 9, the pathogen of unexplained viral pneumonia cases in Wuhan was preliminarily determined to be a new coronavirus.



On January 19, the National Health and Health Commission confirmed the first confirmed case of pneumonia imported from Shenzhen with a new coronavirus infection. Another 8 observation cases were isolated and treated at designated hospitals. Follow-up investigations and medical observations are ongoing.



On January 20, the Beijing Municipal Health Commission of Daxing District confirmed two new cases of pneumonia infected with a new coronavirus.



In addition, according to the report of the Zhejiang Health Commission, since January 17, 5 cases of respiratory symptoms such as fever coming from Wuhan to Zhejiang have been found in Wenzhou, Zhoushan, Taizhou, and Hangzhou in Zhejiang. They are currently being treated in designated hospitals and will be promptly diagnosed To the public.



How is the patient?



As of 22:00 on January 19th, Wuhan has reported 198 cases of pneumonia caused by new coronavirus infection, 25 cases have been cured, and 3 cases have died. Currently, 170 cases are still being treated in the hospital, of which 126 cases are mild, 35 cases are severe, and 9 cases are critically ill. They are all under isolation treatment at designated medical institutions in Wuhan.



Two patients in Beijing have been treated in isolation at designated hospitals. They have no respiratory symptoms and are in stable condition.



A Guangdong patient is a 66-year-old male who currently lives in Shenzhen. He went to Wuhan to visit relatives on December 29, 2019. He developed fever and fatigue on January 3, 2020. He returned to Shenzhen on January 4, and went to Shenzhen on January 11. City designated hospital isolation treatment.



What are the symptoms of a confirmed patient?



According to the Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Commission, on January 18, 59 newly confirmed pneumonia cases of new coronavirus infection were confirmed in Wuhan, and 77 newly confirmed pneumonia cases of new coronavirus infection were newly identified on January 19, a total of two new confirmed cases 136 cases.



Of the 136 patients, 66 were male and 70 were female; the youngest was 25 years old and the oldest was 89 years old; the onset dates were before January 18, 2020; the first symptoms were mostly fever, cough or chest tightness, and dyspnea. According to the newly revised diagnosis and treatment plan, the patients were classified according to their severity, severity, and criticality, including 100 cases of mild cases, 33 cases of severe cases, and 3 cases of severe cases (including 1 death).



Most patients are mild to moderate with a good prognosis, and a few patients are critically ill and even die.



What about close contacts?



What are close contacts? According to the interpretation by the Health and Health Committee of Hubei Province, people who live, study, work or have close contact with the case; medical staff, family members or other close contact with the case who did not take effective protective measures during diagnosis, treatment, and visit to the case The case is the same as other patients and escorts in the ward; the same vehicle is used for the case and has close contact with the case; the field investigator evaluates that the person is eligible.



At present, Wuhan has tracked a total of 817 close contacts, 727 medical observations have been lifted, and 90 people are still receiving medical observations. Among the close contacts, no related cases have been found.



In addition, according to the Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Commission, 17 of the first close contacts of patients diagnosed in Thailand were tracked, all of which were included in medical observations. One of them developed symptoms of low fever and mild cough, and has been transferred to a designated hospital for treatment. Information on the second patient's peers notified by Thailand has been obtained, and follow-ups of their close family members are being tracked. For confirmed cases reported by Japan, four close family contacts have been tracked, all of which have been included in medical observation.



Beijing Daxing District has carried out medical observations on close contacts, and currently there are no abnormalities such as fever.



Does the patient have a “Wuhan Experience”?



Patients in Beijing and Guangdong have a “Wuhan experience”.



The two patients admitted to the medical institution in Beijing's Daxing District have a recent travel history in Wuhan.



A Guangdong patient is a 66-year-old male who currently lives in Shenzhen. He went to Wuhan to visit relatives on December 29, 2019. He developed fever and fatigue on January 3, 2020. He returned to Shenzhen on January 4, and went to Shenzhen on January 11. City designated hospital isolation treatment.



In addition, confirmed patients in Thailand and Japan have recently visited Wuhan.



It is reported that the National Health Commission of China has issued guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of new coronavirus to medical institutions across the country. When hospitals receive fever patients, they must ask whether there is a history of tourism in Wuhan within 2 weeks.



Is there a confirmed case abroad?



The first confirmed case abroad was in Thailand. On January 13, the World Health Organization announced on its official website that a tourist traveling from Thailand to Wuhan in China was diagnosed with the new coronavirus in Thailand on January 8 and was sent to a hospital in Thailand for treatment on the same day.



On January 16, confirmed cases were found in Japan. The patient was a Chinese man in his thirties who lived in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and had previously traveled to Wuhan with fever. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the patient has recovered and was discharged on the 15th.



On the 17th, Thailand found the second case of a novel coronavirus infection in its territory. The patient, a 74-year-old female from Wuhan, was checked for fever and other symptoms when she flew from Wuhan to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand on the 13th. Screening confirmed infection with the new coronavirus. The patient said that he had been to the South China Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan.



Yonhap News Agency reported on January 20 that a confirmed case of new coronavirus pneumonia was found in South Korea. South Korea's Disease Management Division stated on January 16 that, given the diagnosis of new coronavirus infections in Japan and Thailand, South Korea will strengthen community prevention and control. For patients with respiratory diseases such as fever and cough within 14 days of visiting Wuhan, the Korean Disease Management Division will quickly divide the cases and start testing.


Will the new coronavirus pass from person to person?



Regarding the transmission of the new coronavirus, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission has stated that the existing investigation results show that no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission has been found, and the possibility of limited human-to-human transmission cannot be ruled out, but the risk of continued human-to-human transmission is low.



On January 20, the official website of Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Commission issued the latest announcement. For the first time, the latest announcement did not mention the above-mentioned statements that 'there is no exclusion of limited person-to-person transmission' and 'sustained human-to-human transmission risk is low.'



Li Gang, director and chief physician of Wuhan Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in an interview with the media that combining the clinical manifestations of known patients, the medical observation reports of close contacts, and the results of previous epidemiological investigations, the current comprehensive judgement on the current The initial impression of the epidemic is that the infectivity of the new coronavirus is not strong, and the possibility of limited human-to-human transmission is not ruled out, but the risk of continued human-to-human transmission is low.



At present, it is unclear whether the new coronavirus has human-to-human characteristics.



Beijing News reporter Zhang Lu Ying Yue

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China coronavirus: Number of cases jumps as virus spreads to new cities

China has reported 139 new cases of a mysterious virus in two days, with the outbreak spreading from Wuhan to other major Chinese cities.

Beijing, the capital, reported two cases, while the southern tech hub of Shenzhen reported one suspected case.

The total number of confirmed cases now exceeds 200, and three have died from the respiratory illness.

More at following link.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51171035

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First patient found in Thailand infected with new coronavirus pneumonia discharged and returned to China

2020-01-20 16:20:48 Reporter: Chen Lincong and Wang Fenghua
According to CCTV news, on the 20th, according to the person in charge of the Thai Centers for Disease Control, the first patient (Chinese tourist) infected with the new type of coronavirus pneumonia found in Thailand has recovered after a comprehensive inspection and returned on January 18. China.

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Immunology expert Wang Yuedan: New type of coronavirus pneumonia is highly likely to be transmitted from person to person



2020-01-20 16:22:07 Beijing News reporter: Wang Feixiang
Wang Yuedan believes that the possibility of continued increase in confirmed cases still exists.

Beijing News (Reporter Wang Feixiang intern Sun Chao) On January 18 and 19, Wuhan added another 136 confirmed patients with pneumonia infected by a new type of coronavirus. As of 22:00 on January 19, 198 cases of pneumonia of new coronavirus infection have been reported in Wuhan. Three people with new coronavirus pneumonia were also found in Beijing and Guangdong.

Today (January 20), Wang Yuedan, a professor of immunology at the Peking University School of Medicine, said in an interview with the Beijing News that the recent sharp increase in confirmed cases indicates that this new type of coronavirus is no longer in a limited stage of infection: "Previously Wuhan Health The health committee's briefing mentioned that there was no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission, and later it was said to have limited transmission. There are now 136 confirmed cases. Furthermore, limited transmission may be difficult to explain, so the possibility of human-to-human transmission is still very high. "

Wang Yuedan has been deeply involved in immunology for many years. He was involved in immunological research during the SARS epidemic in 2003.

Source and scope of infection should be determined as soon as possible

Wang Yuedan believes that the current intensive diagnosis may be the confirmed diagnosis of suspected cases accumulated earlier, and the possibility of continued increase in confirmed cases still exists.

"From now on, the source of infection and the route of transmission are unclear, and it may be difficult to compare. We can only prevent and control based on our experience with SARS. At the moment, the most urgent thing is, first, to find animals carrying the new coronavirus; Second, develop antibody detection reagents as soon as possible, and quickly perform pathological tests on suspected cases and their close contacts to determine the source and scope of infection. "Wang Yuedan said.

Wang Yuedan believes that it is still in the pre-infectious disease outbreak period, which requires close observation: "SARS mortality is about 10%. At present, the mortality rate of new coronaviruses is not so high. But it may have something to do with the treatment. Now the treatment is higher than SARS. "If you can quickly find the source of infection, you can have more targeted treatment and the mortality rate will be greatly reduced."

Airport train stations need key prevention and control

Regarding the prevention and control of new coronavirus infections, Wang Yuedan said that the first is to isolate the suspected infection, confirm the diagnosis as soon as possible, and conduct medical observation on close contacts. The common feature of most confirmed cases abroad is that they have been to Wuhan. At the same time, he also suggested that people who have been to Wuhan should go out as little as possible, and if there are suspected symptoms, they should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. And when telling a doctor, you should tell the doctor that you have been to Wuhan recently.

Cases found in Beijing and Shenzhen have traveled in Wuhan. Wang Yuedan believes that people should focus on densely moving places such as airports or train stations. People coming out of Wuhan should take temperature measurements. If fever is found, they should be isolated and observed. To further reduce the risk of infection from other places, at the same time strengthen publicity and take diversion measures at airport stations. It is recommended that everyone stay less in densely populated areas, strengthen the disinfection of places, and provide masks in related places.

Wang Yuedan believes that wearing a mask has a certain effect on personal protection, because a mask has a protective effect on SARS. This time the virus has a similar approach to SARS. Wearing a mask may be useful. In addition, the public should pay attention to environmental disinfection and clean hands. Some air disinfection devices can be used, such as spraying disinfectant in the air. Pay attention to keep warm, rest, eat high-calorie digestible food, and improve your immunity.

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on January 20, 2020

Q: What measures has China taken in response to the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic? Does and how does this work with other countries?

A: You should have noticed that the Chinese health and health department has released relevant information on the prevention and control of pneumonia epidemic of new coronavirus infection. I suggest you check it out.

What I want to emphasize here is that since the outbreak, China has taken a serious and professional attitude to deal with it actively, formulated a strict prevention and control plan, spared no effort in treating patients, managed close contacts, conducted in-depth epidemiological investigations, and timely and externally. Release relevant information on epidemic prevention and prevention, and actively carry out propaganda of disease prevention knowledge.

At the same time, in a responsible manner, China informed the World Health Organization, relevant countries and regional organizations, and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan areas of the epidemic situation in a timely manner and maintained close communication. We shared the new coronavirus gene sequence information with WHO for the first time. After receiving notifications of related cases from relevant countries, China attaches great importance to maintaining close communication with all parties through bilateral and multilateral channels, strengthening cooperation and responding with all its strength.

If other countries have also found related suspected imported cases, we welcome the first time to inform China of the situation through official channels to promote joint prevention and control. We will work with all parties to respond to the epidemic and maintain regional and global health security.

Q: It has been reported that recently, new cases of coronavirus infection have occurred in Japan, Thailand, and South Korea. At the height of the Chinese Spring Festival, many people are worried about it. What measures will China take to prevent the epidemic from spreading worldwide?

A: As far as we know from the relevant authorities, Japan, Thailand, and South Korea have notified China of the confirmed cases of new coronavirus infection. China has maintained close communication and cooperation with these countries, and jointly do a good job in the treatment and treatment of patients.

As for what measures you mentioned that China will take to prevent the spread of the epidemic, what I can tell you is that the Wuhan local government has already adopted measures to control and control the outbound personnel from Han, and you are advised to check with the competent authorities and the relevant local governments for specific situations.

I would like to emphasize once again that after the pneumonia epidemic of the new coronavirus infection in Wuhan, the relevant Chinese authorities notified the World Health Organization, relevant countries and regional organizations, and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan areas of the epidemic situation in a timely manner, and have also maintained close communication with them.

At the same time, relevant Chinese departments also disclosed information and introduced information on the development of the epidemic in a timely manner. We will work with all parties to respond to the epidemic and maintain regional and global health security.

Q: According to reports, last week, Acting Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov suggested that the signatories of the comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue hold a meeting of the Director-General of Political Affairs to discuss the prospects of the agreement. Does China think it necessary to hold this meeting? Will someone be present?

Answer: The comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue is an important result of multilateral diplomacy approved by the UN Security Council. It is an important support for the international nuclear non-proliferation system and peace and stability in the Middle East. It is an important part of the international order based on international law and should be maintained. And execute.

In the current situation, we call on all parties to maintain calm and restraint, adhere to resolve differences through dialogue and consultation within the framework of the comprehensive agreement joint committee, and take effective measures to restore the balance of rights and obligations in the agreement.

As a comprehensive strategic cooperation partner and firm supporter of the comprehensive agreement in the new era, China and Russia have always maintained close communication on the Iranian nuclear issue. China actively supports any initiative that will help ease the current situation and help maintain a comprehensive agreement.

https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/web/fyrbt_673021/t1734210.shtml

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0012000618.htm

CHP provides latest information on pneumonia cases of novel coronavirus infection in Mainland and Korea and revises reporting criteria
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (January 20) received notification from the National Health Commission (NHC) on the latest information on the pneumonia cases of the novel coronavirus infection detected in the Mainland. The public is again urged to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

According to the information from the NHC, from January 18 to 10pm yesterday (January 19), 136 additional pneumonia cases of the novel coronavirus infection in Wuhan were reported. The patients comprised 66 males and 70 females, aged 25 to 89, who developed symptoms before January 18 this year. Most presented with fever, cough or chest tightness, and shortness of breath. According to the newly revised treatment plan, patients' medical conditions are classified as either stable, serious or critical. Among the additional cases, 100 are in stable condition, 33 are in serious condition, and three are in critical condition, with one of them having died.

As of 10pm yesterday, the total number of novel coronavirus infections in Wuhan was 198 cases. Among them, 25 patients have been discharged, and three have died. Currently, 170 are still hospitalised. Among them, 126 patients are in stable condition, 35 are in serious condition and nine are in critical condition. A total of 817 close contacts have been identified. All have been put under medical surveillance, with 727 of them having completed the surveillance. No related cases have been detected so far.

Separately, according to the information from the NHC, a medical institution in the Daxing District of Beijing yesterday received two patients who had been to Wuhan. Both patients have presented with fever but with no respiratory symptoms at the moment. Upon testing and evaluation, both were confirmed pneumonia cases of the novel coronavirus infection. They are currently receiving treatment in isolation and are in stable condition. Medical surveillance against close contacts has been initiated, and no abnormalities such as fever have been detected among them so far.

The Health Commission of Guangdong Province also reported that the first imported pneumonia case of the novel coronavirus infection was confirmed yesterday. The patient is a 66-year-old man residing in Shenzhen, who travelled to Wuhan on December 29 last year and developed symptoms including fever and generalised weakness on January 3 this year. He sought medical attention in Shenzhen on January 4 and was transferred to receive treatment in isolation on January 11. Upon laboratory testing, he tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The Guangdong Province has commenced relevant contact tracing against close contacts.

In addition, the CHP has been closely monitoring the first confirmed case of infection of the novel coronavirus in Korea. According to the information from the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the case involved a 35-year-old female, who came from Wuhan, Hubei Province. She arrived in Korea on January 19 and was detected to be having a fever. She subsequently tested positive for the novel coronavirus upon laboratory testing.

In view of the latest situation and risk assessment, the CHP will enhance surveillance of suspected cases and revise the reporting criteria of Severe Respiratory Disease associated with a Novel Infectious Agent. Details are as follows:

Medical practitioners are requested to make a report to the CHP for further investigation if they encounter an individual with fever and acute respiratory illness, or pneumonia, and who had experienced one of the following within 14 days prior to the onset of symptoms: (a) visited Hubei Province (regardless of whether the individual had visited wet markets or seafood markets there); or (b) visited a medical hospital in the Mainland; or (c) had close contact with a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus while that patient was symptomatic.

After reviewing the latest situation, the DH would impose a health declaration form system on inbound travellers by air from Wuhan under the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap 599A) starting from midnight tomorrow (January 21). These travellers will be required to complete and submit a health declaration form. If they are found to have fulfilled the reporting criteria of identifying Severe Respiratory Disease associated with a Novel Infectious Agent, they will be compulsorily referred to public hospitals for isolation, treatment and follow-up.

A spokesman for the CHP said, "The CHP will issue letters to doctors and private hospitals to inform them of the revised reporting criteria. The CHP will continue to maintain its liaison with the NHC, the World Health Organization and overseas 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 transmission of the 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...

Ends/Monday, January 20, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:42

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Source: https://www.firstpost.com/tech/scien...a-7929941.html

Indian school teacher first foreigner infected with mysterious SARS-like virus in China
She is being treated for the virus, is unconscious and could take a long time to recover.
Press Trust of IndiaJan 20, 2020 13:47:49 IST

A 45-year-old Indian school teacher is undergoing treatment for a new strain of pneumonia outbreak spreading in the Chinese cities of Wuhan and Shenzhen, becoming the first foreigner to have contracted the mysterious SARS-like coronavirus.

Preeti Maheshwari, a teacher at an international school in Shenzhen, has been admitted to a local hospital after she fell seriously ill last Friday.

Doctors on Monday confirmed that she was suffering from the virus and is being treated for it, her husband Ashuman Khowal told PTI from Shenzhen...