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Written by: Li Fuyuan
2020-01-21 03:24
Last updated: 2020-01-21 03:24The World Health Organization said it will hold a meeting in Geneva on Wednesday (22) to discuss whether to characterize the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic as an international public health emergency.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Monday (20th) that since the outbreak, China has taken a responsible attitude to inform 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 to notify them as soon as possible. The WHO shares the new coronavirus gene sequence information; after receiving notifications of related cases from relevant countries, China maintains close communication with all parties through bilateral and multilateral channels and strengthens cooperation to respond fully.
"If other countries also find suspected imported cases, we welcome the first time to inform China through official channels to promote joint prevention and control. We will work with all parties to respond to the epidemic and jointly maintain regional and global health security." Geng Shuang said.
In addition, the Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Committee stated on Weibo on Tuesday (21st) that there are currently 15 medical staff in the city diagnosed with new pneumonia, and another medical staff is a suspected case; one of the 16 patients is seriously ill The rest are stable and all have received isolation treatment.
The Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Committee pointed out that medical personnel are the main force for epidemic prevention and control. In order to ensure their health, various prevention and control measures in hospitals will be strengthened recently, the protection of medical personnel will be strengthened, and the daily monitoring of their health will be strengthened. Commit to timely detection and treatment of suspected cases.
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