Social News
Written by: Chen Qianting
2020-01-19 14:30
Last updated: 2020-01-19 14:30The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced that it received a notification from the National Health and Health Commission today (19th). According to the analysis of current epidemiological data, some cases did not have a history of contact with the “South China Seafood Wholesale Market”. The latest notification showed that Increased 17 cases of pneumonitis associated with new coronavirus infection, involving 12 men and 5 women, aged between 30 and 79, who developed onset before January 13. Three of them are currently in serious condition and the rest are in stable condition.
Since the related cases were announced in December last year, a total of 62 new pneumonia cases have been reported in Wuhan. Two of them have died, 8 are in serious condition, 19 patients have been discharged, and the remaining patients are in stable condition.
The Centre for Health Protection reminds the public to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene at all times, whether they are local or outbound. (Profile picture)
The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health received the latest information from the National Health and Medical Commission on a case of pneumonitis associated with a new coronavirus infection in Wuhan, Hubei Province. According to the analysis of current epidemiological data, some cases did not have a contact history of "South China Seafood Wholesale Market".
Mainland experts first screen medical institutions in Wuhan to identify 17 new confirmed cases in Wuhan
In addition, national and provincial experts screened some cases of unexplained pneumonia that were screened by community health service centers in the city, and found and treated in hospitals, based on their clinical manifestations, epidemiological history, and the use of optimized test kits. The positive results of new coronavirus nucleic acids were comprehensively judged. As of January 17, 17 new pneumonia cases of new coronavirus infection were identified in Wuhan, involving 12 males and 5 females, aged between 30 and 79, who became ill before January 13 this year. Three of them are currently in serious condition and the rest are in stable condition.
As of January 17, a total of 62 pneumonia cases of new-type coronavirus infection in Wuhan were reported, of which 19 patients have been discharged from hospital, eight are currently in serious condition, and two have died. The authorities have tracked 763 close contacts, all of whom have undergone medical observations, of which 681 have completed observations and no related cases have been found so far.
A spokesman for the Center for Health Protection said that the center will continue to maintain contact with the National Health Commission, the World Health Organization and relevant foreign health departments to closely monitor the situation for risk assessment. The spokesman also reminded members of the public to avoid close contact with persons with fever or respiratory symptoms in countries / regions where the transmission of the new coronavirus infection is likely. If contact with them is unavoidable, they should wear surgical masks and continue to wear them until 14 days after returning to Hong Kong.
[Wuhan Pneumonia] Xu Shuchang said that provinces and cities should be able to do rapid test materials to confirm the number of cases
[Wuhan pneumonia] High elevation: Do not underestimate the possibility of virus introduction or plan a designated clinic
[Wuhan pneumonia] epidemic spreads to 3 major US airports overseas to screen Wuhan passengers
[Wuhan pneumonia] Wuhan adds another 17 cases to 62 people
Wuhan Pneumonia Health Protection Center