Chinese lung expert announced that virus was found to be in human-to-human contact
China's epidemic spread // Photo: Island times. Islands
The National Health Commission of China (Monday) has confirmed that the new and mysterious virus that has spread in the country, and has been named "Corona," is transmitted from person to person through contact, Chinese official Xinhua said.
According to the report, Jong Nanshan, a respiratory specialist and head of the Health Commission who investigated the outbreak, confirmed that the infection was due to a transfer of human-to-human contact.
Following Corona virus: Ministry of Health has issued new guidelines for travelers to China 0_pu6qupwg // Credit: Ministry of Health
At the same time, the Israeli Ministry of Health addressed the new virus and issued new guidelines for travelers to China. Dr. Emilia Ennis, director of the Department of Epidemiology at the Ministry of Health, said the ministry is in contact with the World Health Organization and other organizations to obtain an accurate assessment.
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She also said that "the guidelines will be in line with the assessment. In the meantime, we recommend that all travelers to Wahan avoid contact with dead animals, stay in animal markets, and avoid contact with people with respiratory illness and maintain hygiene."
Researchers in the UK are warning of the spread of the Chinese virus, even though the Chinese authorities have claimed that the virus is under control and that it is a weak strain. According to data from the CNN Research Institute, the virus has so far spread across East Asia, infecting at least 1,700 people.
The virus has spread throughout East Asia, infecting at least 1,700 people // Photo: Island. times. Islands
In addition, authorities in China reported a sharp rise in the corona virus this morning, including two cases first discovered in Beijing capital. The outbreak is set against the backdrop of Chinese New Year celebrations, with hundreds of millions in motion across the country.
