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

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/19/P2020011900414.htm
CHP provides latest information on pneumonia cases of novel coronavirus infection in Wuhan
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (January 19) received notification from the National Health Commission (NHC) on the latest information on the pneumonia cases of novel coronavirus infection detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province. 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, epidemiological analysis on the novel coronavirus infections announced earlier revealed that some cases did not have exposure in "Hua Nan Seafood Wholesale Market". Separately, experts from the national, provincial and municipal level have conducted overall assessments on some pneumonia cases of unknown cause which were screened at community health services centres, and identified and under treatment at fever clinics of various hospitals in Wuhan, taking into consideration of the clinical picture, epidemiological information and positive results from an enhanced testing kit for nucleic acid of the novel coronavirus. As of January 17, 17 additional pneumonia cases of the novel coronavirus infection in Wuhan were confirmed. The patients comprised 12 males and five females, aged 30 to 79, who developed symptoms before January 13 this year. Among the patients, three are in serious condition and the others are in stable condition.

As of January 17, the total number of novel coronavirus infections in Wuhan was 62 cases. Among them, 19 patients have been discharged, eight patients are in serious condition and two died, while the remaining patients are in stable condition. A total of 763 close contacts have been identified. All have been put under medical surveillance with 681 of them having completed the surveillance, and no related cases have been detected so far.

A spokesman for the CHP said, "The CHP will continue to maintain its liaison with the NHC, the World Health Organization and the relevant 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 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_infection.pdf....

 

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Source: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/c...g-not-infected-with-deadly-virus-4044220.html


Chinese tourists quarantined in Da Nang (Vietnam) not infected with deadly virus
By Le Phuong, Le Nga January 19, 2020 | 01:29 pm GMT+7

A 22-year-old man and a three-year-old boy who traveled to Vietnam from China’s Wuhang City, where the pneumonia outbreak started in late December, were part of a tour group. Their temperatures were high and both were quarantined right after landing at the Da Nang Airport...

... Vietnam has not detected any infection so far. The two Chinese tourists are the first case of foreigners entering Vietnam with a fever since the outbreak started...

 

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Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regi...ested-negative
New suspected Wuhan virus case in Singapore, remaining five have tested negative
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Sunday, 19 Jan 2020
6:23 PM MYT

SINGAPORE: A 52-year-old man with pneumonia who had travelled to Wuhan has been admitted for further assessment and treatment, bringing the number of suspected cases identified here of a mysterious viral illness to six.

His condition was stable and he had been isolated as a precautionary measure, said the Ministry of Health on Saturday (Jan 18), noting that he had not visited the Huanan seafood wholesale market associated with the cluster of pneumonia in Wuhan.

The other five patients have been cleared of having the virus...


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MoH report: [h=2]18TH JAN 2020[/h]
As of 10am, 18 January 2020, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has been notified of a 52 year-old male Singapore resident with pneumonia, who had travel history to Wuhan. He has been admitted for further assessment and treatment, and isolated as a precautionary measure. His condition is stable. The suspect case did not visit the Huanan seafood wholesale market associated with the cluster of pneumonia in Wuhan. Update on two suspect cases reported on 17 January Epidemiological investigations, clinical assessment and laboratory test results from the two suspect cases reported on 17 January 2020 involving a 64 year-old male Chinese national and a 61 year-old female Singapore resident, both with pneumonia and travel history to Wuhan, have found that the cases are not linked to the novel Coronavirus pneumonia cluster in Wuhan. The two cases have also tested negative for coronavirus. MOH will continue to monitor the situation closely. As medical practitioners are on the lookout for cases with pneumonia who have recently returned from Wuhan, Singapore is likely to see more suspect cases that will need to be investigated for possible links to the Wuhan cluster. We urge the public to remain vigilant and to adopt good personal hygiene practices at all times. Travellers to Wuhan should monitor their health closely and seek medical attention promptly if they feel unwell, and also inform their doctor of their travel history. https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/update-on-local-situation-regarding-severe-pneumonia-cluster-in-wuhan-18-jan

 

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Source: http://www.bjd.com.cn/a/202001/19/WS...58393a290.html

Google translaiton:
National Health Commission sends working groups to provinces across the country
Time: 19 January 2020 Source: Chang'an Avenue governor micro-channel public Author: Editor: Zhou Jingwei

On the evening of January 19, the National Health and Medical Commission announced that it has recently dispatched working groups to provinces across the country to guide the work related to the prevention and control of pneumonia epidemics of new coronavirus infections.

The National Health and Medical Commission has established an epidemic response and treatment leading group headed by Director Ma Xiaowei on January 1st to discuss and analyze the development and changes of the epidemic situation, and to study and deploy prevention and control strategies and measures.

At the same time, the National Health Commission strengthened international cooperation and exchanges, notified the epidemic information and the progress of prevention and control work in a timely manner with the World Health Organization, China's Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions and relevant countries. The disposal has been fully affirmed by the World Health Organization.

Experts judged that the current epidemic situation is still preventable and controllable. However, the source of the new type of coronavirus has not been found, the transmission of the epidemic has not been fully grasped, and the mutation of the virus still needs to be closely monitored.

This morning, the Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Commission released a report on the prevention and control of pneumonia related to the new coronavirus infection: at 04:00 on January 17, 4 patients were discharged from the hospital, 17 new cases, and no deaths.

As of 24:00 on January 17, 62 cases of pneumonia of new coronavirus infection have been reported in Wuhan, 19 cases have been cured, 8 cases have been cured, 2 cases have died, and the remaining patients are in stable condition. Institution receives isolation treatment.

A total of 763 close contacts have been tracked, 681 medical observations have been lifted, and 82 people are still receiving medical observations. Among the close contacts, no related cases were found. Epidemiological investigations of new cases and follow-up investigations of close contacts are ongoing.

Wuhan Deputy Mayor Chen Yanxin said that Wuhan has implemented control over outbound personnel from Han:

Strengthen the management of public places and public transportation. Since January 14, 35 infrared thermometers have been quickly installed at airports, railway stations, coach stations, and passenger terminals, and more than 300 handheld infrared thermometers have been equipped. One after another increase the equipment;

Set up temperature detection points and investigation points at "three stops and one event" to strengthen the temperature detection of passengers departing from Han;

Register passengers with fever, issue brochures and masks, process refunds or change visas free of charge, guide referrals to medical institutions in their jurisdictions, and perform registration reports.

As of yesterday, a total of nearly 300,000 people had been tested for temperature in Wuhan, and 16 cases of fever were found, and all positive cases have been ruled out.

The following is the full notice of the National Health Commission--

Immediately after the outbreak of pneumonia of unknown cause occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, our committee immediately sent a national working group and expert team to Wuhan to study and implement the epidemic prevention and control measures with Hubei Province and Wuhan City in accordance with the principle of territorial management.

On January 1, 2020, the Commission set up a leading group for epidemic response and disposal, with Director Ma Xiaowei as the team leader, to discuss and analyze the development and changes of the epidemic situation, to study and deploy prevention and control strategies and measures, and to guide and support Hubei Province and Wuhan City in case treatment, Epidemic prevention and control and emergency response.

The Committee first organized the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Military Medical Research Institute of the Academy of Military Sciences to conduct parallel laboratory testing of case samples. On January 8, 2020, a new coronavirus was initially identified as the pathogen of the epidemic.

Immediately, the Commission further strengthened the departmental cooperation to study concrete measures to jointly strengthen the prevention and control of the epidemic. A national televised conference of the national health system was held to make a comprehensive deployment of the national epidemic prevention and control work. Cases diagnosis and treatment, prevention and control programs (covering monitoring, flow adjustment, close contact management, laboratory testing, etc.) were printed, and a "daily report, zero report" system was established throughout the country. A new coronavirus nucleic acid detection kit was issued, requiring all regions to strengthen testing, make every effort to treat patients, and promptly release confirmed cases and epidemic prevention and control information. The National Health and Welfare Office deployed a patriotic health campaign in winter and spring with the theme of strengthening market environmental sanitation.

Recently, our committee has successively dispatched working groups to provinces across the country to guide the related work of epidemic prevention and control. At the same time, we strengthened international cooperation and exchanges, and notified the World Health Organization, China ’s Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions and relevant countries of the epidemic information and the progress of prevention and control in a timely manner. The World Health Organization's full affirmation.

Experts judged that the current epidemic situation is still preventable and controllable. However, the source of the new type of coronavirus has not been found, the transmission of the epidemic has not been fully grasped, and the mutation of the virus still needs to be closely monitored.

In the next step, our committee will strengthen the coordination and coordination of departments and strictly implement non-proliferation measures. Continue to do a good job in national epidemic prevention and control, and timely detect and effectively deal with the epidemic. Organize a good patriotic health campaign and increase environmental sanitation. Continue to strengthen virus tracing and mutation monitoring, and make technical preparations to respond to epidemic changes. Our committee will strengthen the duty on duty during the Spring Festival, pay close attention to the development and change of the epidemic prevention and control situation, and guide the implementation of prevention and control measures.



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NHC report:


National Health and Health Commission actively carries out prevention and control of pneumonia epidemic of new coronavirus infection

Published: 2020-01-19Source : Health Emergency Office

Immediately after the outbreak of pneumonia of unknown cause occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, our committee immediately sent a national working group and expert team to Wuhan to study and implement the epidemic prevention and control measures with Hubei Province and Wuhan City in accordance with the principle of territorial management. On January 1, 2020, the Commission set up a leading group for epidemic response and disposal, with Director Ma Xiaowei as the team leader, to discuss and analyze the development and changes of the epidemic situation, to study and deploy prevention and control strategies and measures, and to guide and support Hubei Province and Wuhan City in case treatment, Epidemic prevention and control and emergency response.
　　The Committee first organized the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Military Medical Research Institute of the Academy of Military Sciences to conduct parallel laboratory testing of case samples. On January 8, 2020, a new coronavirus was initially identified as the pathogen of the epidemic. Immediately, the Commission further strengthened the departmental cooperation to study concrete measures to jointly strengthen the prevention and control of the epidemic. A national televised conference of the national health system was held to make a comprehensive deployment of the national epidemic prevention and control work. Cases diagnosis and treatment, prevention and control programs (covering monitoring, flow adjustment, close contact management, laboratory testing, etc.) were printed, and a "daily report, zero report" system was established throughout the country. A new coronavirus nucleic acid detection kit was issued, requiring all regions to strengthen testing, make every effort to treat patients, and promptly release confirmed cases and epidemic prevention and control information. The National Health and Welfare Office deployed a patriotic health campaign in winter and spring with the theme of strengthening market environmental sanitation. Recently, our committee has successively dispatched working groups to provinces across the country to guide the related work of epidemic prevention and control. At the same time, we strengthened international cooperation and exchanges, and notified the World Health Organization, China ’s Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions and relevant countries of the epidemic information and the progress of prevention and control in a timely manner. The World Health Organization's full affirmation.
　　Experts judged that the current epidemic situation is still preventable and controllable. However, the source of the new type of coronavirus has not been found, the transmission of the epidemic has not been fully grasped, and the mutation of the virus still needs to be closely monitored.
　　In the next step, our committee will strengthen the coordination and coordination of departments and strictly implement non-proliferation measures. Continue to do a good job in national epidemic prevention and control, and timely detect and effectively deal with the epidemic. Organize a good patriotic health campaign and increase environmental sanitation. Continue to strengthen virus tracing and mutation monitoring, and make technical preparations to respond to epidemic changes. Our committee will strengthen the duty on duty during the Spring Festival, pay close attention to the development and change of the epidemic prevention and control situation, and guide the implementation of prevention and control measures.


http://www.nhc.gov.cn/yjb/s7860/2020...1d19ac70.shtml

 

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Source: https://www.news18.com/news/india/in...a-2464127.html

Indian School Teacher in Shenzhen Becomes First Foreigner to Contract Coronavirus in China
The virus has caused alarm because of its connection to SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) which killed nearly 650 people in China and Hong Kong in 2002-2003.
PTIUpdated:January 19, 2020, 5:00 PM IST

Beijing: 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...

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Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/newssc...-for-streptococcal-infection-in-china/1712292

19 January 2020 Last Updated at 6:12 pm | Source: PTI

Indian school teacher undergoes treatment for Streptococcal infection in China
By K J M Varma (Eds: updates after correcting infection type)

Beijing, Jan 19 (PTI) A 45-year-old Indian school teacher in the Chinese city of Shenzhen is undergoing treatment for a Streptococcal infection which was initially suspected to be a case of mysterious SARS-like coronavirus prevalent in the country.

Preeti Maheshwari, a teacher at an international school in Shenzhen, is being treated for Streptococcal infection, her husband Ashuman Khowal told PTI from Shenzhen.

He said the doctors said she was being treated for the infection in the intensive care unit and is currently on a ventilator and other supporting systems.

Initially it was suspected that Maheshwari may have been suffering from a new type of coronavirus. Khowal, however, clarified that his wife case had been diagnosed as Streptococcal infection...

 

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Source: https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/international/2020/01/19/fgn29-china-virus-ld indian.html

ndian school teacher undergoes treatment for Streptococcal infection in China
PTI January 19, 2020 18:17 IST

By K J M Varma
(Eds: updates after correcting infection type)
Beijing, Jan 19 (PTI) A 45-year-old Indian school teacher in the Chinese city of Shenzhen is undergoing treatment for a Streptococcal infection which was initially suspected to be a case of mysterious SARS-like coronavirus prevalent in the country.
Preeti Maheshwari, a teacher at an international school in Shenzhen, is being treated for Streptococcal infection, her husband Ashuman Khowal told PTI from Shenzhen.
He said the doctors said she was being treated for the infection in the intensive care unit and is currently on a ventilator and other supporting systems.
Initially it was suspected that Maheshwari may have been suffering from a new type of coronavirus. Khowal, however, clarified that his wife case had been diagnosed as Streptococcal infection.
Chinese city of Wuhan is currently under the grip of a new mysterious viral pneumonia. According to the official media reports, tentative diagnosis of the pneumonia is caused by a coronavirus.

 

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Source: https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/international/2020/01/19/fgn29-china-virus-ld indian.html

ndian school teacher undergoes treatment for Streptococcal infection in China
PTI January 19, 2020 18:17 IST

By K J M Varma
(Eds: updates after correcting infection type)
Beijing, Jan 19 (PTI) A 45-year-old Indian school teacher in the Chinese city of Shenzhen is undergoing treatment for a Streptococcal infection which was initially suspected to be a case of mysterious SARS-like coronavirus prevalent in the country.
Preeti Maheshwari, a teacher at an international school in Shenzhen, is being treated for Streptococcal infection, her husband Ashuman Khowal told PTI from Shenzhen.
He said the doctors said she was being treated for the infection in the intensive care unit and is currently on a ventilator and other supporting systems.
Initially it was suspected that Maheshwari may have been suffering from a new type of coronavirus. Khowal, however, clarified that his wife case had been diagnosed as Streptococcal infection.
Chinese city of Wuhan is currently under the grip of a new mysterious viral pneumonia. According to the official media reports, tentative diagnosis of the pneumonia is caused by a coronavirus.

Streptococcal infection is a known infection.


Please see:

China - Teacher, 41, hospitalized with severe pneumonia, renal failure, liver damage - officials say not new coronavirus - Shenzhen, Guangdong province - January 12, 2020

 

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Source: http://www.bjnews.com.cn/news/2020/01/19/676688.html

Wuhan pneumonia prevention and control program issued everywhere: fever patients must ask Wuhan travel history

After the first confirmed case in all provinces outside Hubei has been reviewed for disease control, a provincial health department will make a diagnosis.

The Beijing News (Reporter Xu Wen) The "Wuhan pneumonia" epidemic continues. The reporter learned from informed sources on January 19 that the National Health and Medical Commission has issued guidelines for the diagnosis and control 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.

Patients must meet multiple conditions for diagnosis

The reporter was informed that the General Office of the National Health and Medical Commission recently issued a notice to various places, and issued "Pneumonitis Diagnosis and Treatment Program for New Coronavirus Infection (Trial)" "New Coronavirus Pneumonia Epidemic Prevention and Control Program" and "New Coronavirus Infected Pneumonia Cases "Monitoring plan" and other new coronavirus diagnosis and treatment, prevention and control programs to guide the local epidemic prevention and control.

The above-mentioned prevention and control plan is detailed, covering as many as 61 pages, covering surveillance, epidemiological investigation, close contact tracking and management, and laboratory testing.


How do medical institutions find and confirm cases? According to the diagnosis and treatment plan, during the observation phase of the case, the patient should also meet the following conditions: a history of tourism in Wuhan in the two weeks before the onset, or a history of direct or indirect contact with relevant markets in Wuhan, especially farmers' markets. Clinical manifestations include fever; imaging characteristics of pneumonia; normal or reduced white blood cell counts or reduced lymphocyte counts in the early stages of disease; no significant improvement or progressive exacerbation of the disease after 3 days of standard antibacterial treatment.

Confirmed cases must be satisfied: based on observations, respiratory tract samples such as sputum and throat swabs are collected for viral genome sequencing and are highly homologous to known new coronaviruses.

How to report a case when it is found is also clearly defined in the plan. The diagnosis and treatment plan requires that the medical institution immediately isolate and treat the observed cases that meet the above definition, organize an in-house expert consultation within 2 hours, and report to the relevant departments of the medical institution and the disease control center in the jurisdiction.

The first confirmed case outside Hubei province must be reviewed by the Chinese Center for Disease Control

From January 18, the news of "suspected cases found in Shenzhen and Shanghai" spread on the Internet. The Shanghai Municipal Health and Health Commission responded by saying that it will strengthen the screening of suspicious cases and actively prevent and control them.

The information obtained by the reporter shows that in order to timely detect the epidemic situation of new-type coronavirus infection in the country and prevent the spread of the epidemic, the National Health and Medical Commission has formulated the "Monitoring Plan for Pneumonia Cases of New-type Coronavirus Infection".

According to the case monitoring program, the first confirmed case of human infection with new type of coronavirus in each province must be confirmed by the laboratory of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and a provincial expert group organized by the provincial health department, combined with the epidemiological history of the case, clinical manifestations, etc. diagnosis.

Fever patients must ask Wuhan tourism history within 2 weeks

An expert close to the National Medical Experts Group told reporters that at present, medical institutions in various provinces and municipalities are organizing and studying the diagnosis and treatment prevention programs issued by the National Health Commission.

The reporter noticed that the prevention and control plan requires that medical institutions should pay attention to the history of travel or suspicious exposure within 14 days before the onset of cases of fever of unknown cause and cough, and understand whether they have recently been infected with pneumonia due to new coronavirus. History of travel in the outbreak area, or mammals, rodents, birds, etc., especially wild animals, and close contact with similar cases.

A doctor at a top three hospital in Beijing told reporters that the hospital has issued a diagnosis and control plan and organized training for all staff. At present, when consulting fever patients, they must ask whether they have a history of living or traveling in Wuhan within 2 weeks, and a history of contact with similar cases.

The director of a second-class hospital in Fujian province told reporters that the hospital has implemented the requirements of the diagnosis and treatment prevention and control plan, conducted pre-checks and triages, and sent fever consultations to fever patients to inquire about Wuhan ’s tourism history. , In strict accordance with the process of prevention and control.

Beijing News reporter Xu Wen
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Wuhan government statement:

Wuhan Municipal Commission of Health and Health on pneumonia of new coronavirus infection

Issuing authority: Wuhan City health committee | Published: 2020-01-20 02:42:40 | Hits: 77 | Font Size: Tai Zhong Small


On January 18, 2020, 0 cases were cured, 5 cases were discharged, 59 cases were newly added, and 1 died.

On January 19, 0-22 hours, 1 case was discharged and 77 cases were newly added.

On the basis of continuously regulating the operation of pre-screening and triage of all types of medical institutions at all levels, our city has further increased the screening of suspected cases of pneumonia due to new coronavirus in accordance with the newly revised pneumonia diagnosis and treatment plan for new coronavirus infection. At the same time, further improve the detection scheme, optimize the detection process, and speed up the detection. The national, provincial and municipal expert groups conducted comprehensive investigations based on clinical manifestations, epidemiological history, and pathogenic test results. On January 18, 59 newly confirmed cases of pneumonia with new coronavirus infection were newly identified, and on January 19, new coronavirus infections were newly identified. There were 77 confirmed cases of pneumonia, and 136 newly confirmed cases in two days.

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, 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 critical cases (including 1 death). Epidemiological investigations of new cases are underway, and close contacts are being tracked.

As of 22:00 on January 19th, 198 cases of pneumonia of new coronavirus infection have been reported in our city, 25 cases have been cured and 3 cases have been discharged. 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. A total of 817 close contacts have been tracked, 727 medical observations have been lifted, and 90 medical observations are still underway. No related cases were found among the close contacts. We will continue to conduct timely sampling and detection of newly discovered suspected cases.

Winter and spring are the seasons with high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases, as well as the period with high incidence of viral pneumonia. Experts advise that citizens should pay attention to cold protection, indoor ventilation and personal hygiene, strengthen physical exercise, maintain a light diet, and avoid activities in crowded places. Wear a face mask or cover your mouth and nose with tissues or clothing when you have a cough or sneeze to reduce the spread of germs. Pay close attention to symptoms such as fever and cough. Seek immediate medical attention when such symptoms occur.



January 19, 2020


http://wjw.wuhan.gov.cn/front/web/sh.../2020012009077

 

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Source: https://news.sina.com.cn/c/2020-01-2...k5231668.shtml

Google translation:

Beijing Daxing confirmed 2 cases of pneumonia infected by new coronavirus

Ebara Title: Two Cases of Pneumonia Infected with New Coronavirus Confirmed in Beijing Daxing

According to @ 健康 大兴: Two fever patients with a history of travel to Wuhan admitted to a medical institution in Daxing District were confirmed to be pneumonia infected by a new type of coronavirus based on clinical symptoms and epidemiological investigations, and tested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and expert evaluation Case. Two patients have been treated in isolation at designated hospitals. They have no respiratory symptoms and are in stable condition. Medical observations have been carried out on close contacts, and currently there are no abnormalities such as fever.

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Source: http://www.bjnews.com.cn/news/2020/01/20/676733.html

Google translation:

Beijing News (Reporter Dai Xuan) The reporter just learned from the Beijing Municipal Health Commission of Daxing District that the medical institutions in Daxing District had treated two patients with fever in Wuhan.

Based on clinical symptoms and epidemiological investigations, the disease was confirmed to be a new type of coronavirus-infected pneumonia through testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and evaluation by an expert group. Two patients have been treated in isolation at designated hospitals. They have no respiratory symptoms and are in stable condition. Daxing District has carried out medical observations of close contacts, and currently there are no abnormalities such as fever.

 

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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.


http://wsjkw.gd.gov.cn/zwyw_yqxx/con...t_2876057.html

 

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[h=1] Wuhan has increased 136 confirmed cases in the past two days, and one death has been reported in Beijing and Shenzhen.[/h]
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.:tiphat:https://www.thestandnews.com/society/武漢肺炎-武漢近兩天大增136宗確診個案-新增一人死亡-北京深圳首現確診個案/

 

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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.
Editor-in-chief: Robot RF13015

 

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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.

Edit Peng Qihang
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.

https://www.zjwjw.gov.cn/art/2020/1/..._41763414.html

 

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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/AEN20200120004500320?section=national/national

 

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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/AEN20200120004500320?section=national/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

Edit Chen Si

http://www.bjnews.com.cn/news/2020/01/20/676881.html

 

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[h=1]China coronavirus: Number of cases jumps as virus spreads to new cities[/h] 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