[Wuhan Pneumonia] Hong Kong's first new coronavirus confirmed

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Written by: Zhang Jiamin

2020-01-22 20:22

The outbreak of a new coronavirus that caused Wuhan pneumonia has expanded. The first confirmed case in Hong Kong today (22th). The patient arrived from Wuhan via high-speed rail and has been sent to the Infectious Disease Center of Princess Margaret Hospital for isolation.

After the SARS attack on Hong Kong in 2003, Hong Kong people are waiting for the epidemic. Wuhan pneumonia is a new type of coronavirus. According to the World Health Organization, the virus may persist from person to person. As there is no vaccine to prevent the virus, the director of the Centre for Infection and Infectious Diseases of the University of Hong Kong, Ho Pak Leung, suggests a number of preventive measures, including wearing a mask, paying attention to hygiene when using the toilet, and washing hands frequently.

▼ Hong Kong's first confirmed case of new coronavirus ▼

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According to the website of the Center for Health Protection, the main symptoms of Wuhan pneumonia are fever, fatigue, dry cough and dyspnea. Older patients or those with chronic diseases have a greater chance of developing severe conditions. There is no cure for the virus and there is no anti-virus vaccine.

Dispose of masks after application

He Bailiang, director of the Center for Infection and Infectious Diseases of the University of Hong Kong, said earlier that the new coronavirus is transmitted through droplets, and that public hygiene habits should be improved to prevent infected people. He reminded the public to wear surgical masks in crowded places, and they should be discarded after use.

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Cover your toilet with your own toilet paper

In addition, he mentioned that SARS and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome were both coronaviruses, and the patients' urine or feces at that time also contained a large amount of human-to-human viruses. Therefore, the public should disinfect the toilet plates and cover Flush the toilet board and clean your hands thoroughly after using the toilet. He also reminded the public to bring their own paper towels when going to public toilets, and do not spit into the urine pocket.

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Rub your hands for at least 20 seconds

He Bailiang also reminded the public that they should always clean their hands and bring alcohol hand rubbing liquids with them. According to a fragment from the Center for Health Protection, wash your hands with water before applying soap. When rubbing your hands, rub each part of your hands for at least 20 seconds, and then rinse the foam with water. Finally, you need to use a tissue to wrap the faucet and close the hose.

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The CHP's website also contains recommendations for personal anti-epidemic measures, including proper maintenance of drain pipes and the injection of about half a liter of fresh water into the drains once a week to ensure environmental hygiene. In addition, you should avoid visiting hospitals, avoiding contact with animals, birds or their faeces, and avoiding wet goods markets, live poultry markets, or farms. The website also mentioned that if you have visited a community where the new coronavirus infection has spread, you should wear a surgical mask and continue to wear it until 14 days after returning to Hong Kong.

CHP suggest. (CHP website)

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