Taiwan: Wuhan Pneumonia officially listed as a legal infectious disease
The Department of Disease Control and Prevention said today (15) that 'Severe Special Infectious Pneumonia' will be listed as the fifth category of statutory infectious diseases, in order to strengthen the surveillance and prevention of severe special infectious pneumonia, and to increase public awareness and medical institutions It helps to keep abreast of the epidemic situation, the source of infection, and related risk factors in order to stop the spread of the epidemic and reduce the risk of infection by people.
In addition, the Department of Disease Control said that two cases in the test that meet the definition of 'Fever Pneumonia Cases in the History of Tourism in Wuhan, China' were released today. The results of the test were: one was negative for influenza and the new coronavirus, and the other was H1N1 influenza. Virus-positive, so all have been ruled out; 9 suspected cases reported to date have been ruled out.
The CDC reminds that if a suspected case meets the definition of a case when it is diagnosed by a medical institution, it must be notified to the competent health authority within 24 hours. The health unit will conduct isolation treatment, epidemic investigation, autonomous health management and contacts for the suspected case. Preventive measures such as health monitoring.
The CDH stated that it is now in the season of respiratory diseases such as influenza and pneumonia, and urged those who plan to visit the local area and nearby areas to avoid entering and exiting traditional public markets, hospitals and other public places, and contact with wild and livestock animals. Implement personal protective measures such as washing hands with soap and wearing a mask; if fever or flu-like symptoms occur within 14 days of returning to China, you should proactively notify the air traffic control and quarantine staff, wear masks as required, and take the initiative to inform doctors of their travel history and occupation , Contact history, and group situation (TOCC).
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