143 people died in the last day, and a total of 1,523 people died in the virus. • Beijing orders civilians returning from vacation to quarantine • US evacuates its nationals from cruise ship in quarantine near Japan

• Scientists in China investigate virus // Photo: Reuters

• Patient in China virus // Photo: EPA

• Empty streets in Beijing // Photo: GettyImages

More than 2,600 new cases of the Corona virus were discovered in China in just the last day - the Reuters news agency told the Reuters. The total number of patients across China is 66,492. As of Saturday morning, the number of deaths had risen by 143 to 1,523, with most of the new deaths being in the center of Hubei Province, particularly in the provincial capital, Wuhan, an 11-million-strong city where the virus broke out in December.

Public buildings in China have become makeshift hospitals // Photo: Reuters

In the United States, the virus is spreading to a large extent in the country. Robert Redfield, CEO of the US Health Authority, estimates that "the corona virus may remain with us beyond the current winter, perhaps even beyond the current year." Redfield admitted: "At this point, we don't know that much about the virus."

This is one of the deadliest and fastest 21st century viral outbreaks. Whereas the economic damage done worldwide is valued at billions of dollars. Wuhan's corona virus is just one of a large family of viruses in which the SARS virus also killed 700 people in an outbreak in China in 2002. The infection is from person to person, and researchers now estimate that his incubation period ranges from three days to 24.

The elusive symptoms of the virus and the fact that in many cases it does not erupt make it difficult to identify and help spread the disease. The virus causes severe sore throat, difficulty breathing and high fever. The mortality rate is about 2 percent of those infected.

The virus was first detected among merchants and visitors to the wholesale fish market of the city of Wuhan, which is now considered the epicenter of the disease outbreak. It is not entirely clear where the virus first came to humans, but researchers in the United States say it is related to bats and palm fronds, which are held for food in many markets in China. Other, more conspiracy theories, link the virus's emergence to a biological research institute located in Wuhan City.

Returning from vacation

National Health Commissioner Liang and Anian said at a news conference last night that the government would continue to try to contain the spread of the virus in Wuhan, which has been under closure for three weeks. "We will focus on lowering the death rate and reducing the infection rate," Liang said.

According to a new ordinance in Beijing, residents who have returned to the capital from vacation are forced to enter the closure for 14 days. According to the Beijing Daily newspaper, people who do not obey the government's order to enter a quarantine on their return from vacation will be punished, but it is unclear how the order will be enforced, or whether restrictions will apply to foreigners or foreigners arriving from abroad. Returning to Beijing should stay at home or go into solitary confinement at a medical institution for 14 days after arriving. Whoever refuses - will be held liable by law. "

Meanwhile, the number of fairs, sports events and industry conferences in China and overseas affected by the spread of the virus continues to grow. Facebook canceled its marketing conference scheduled for next month in San Francisco, due to the concern about the virus. The annual MWC telecom exhibition in Barcelona has also been canceled. Taking place next week in Melbourne, Australia, the Chinese team said the arrival of the event was canceled this morning.

First patient in Egypt

Egypt yesterday confirmed a first virus case in its territory. This is a foreign citizen who has been hospitalized. So far, three people have died from the virus outside China: one in Japan, one in Hong Kong and one in the Philippines. The virus is deadly to about 2% of the infection, but spreads faster than other respiratory viruses that have appeared in the last century.

A special WHO team, in collaboration with China, will begin this weekend to investigate the outbreak of the virus, focusing on how the new virus is spreading, according to World Health Organization head Tadros Adnum Jabrius.

Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports that the US will evacuate some Americans from the quarantine "Diamond Princess" held in Japan, which has become the highest number of viruses infected outside China. The ship, owned by Carnival Corp., has since been quarantined. Arrived in Yokohama, Japan, on February 3. Aboard 3,500 passengers and crew, of whom 218 were infected with the virus.

Day by day: Timeline of the plague

8.12.2019 - Four first patients suffering from fever and difficulty breathing arrived at a hospital in Wuhan city. All were identified with identical symptoms of breathing difficulties and all were linked in one way or another to the fish market in the city.

12.12.2019 - First report in the state television in China reported an unusual health event in Wuhan city but did not announce any special measures taken.

21.12.2019 - Medical document compiled by health authorities in Wuhan city warned of "pneumonia of unknown source". According to the document, 21 people showed symptoms of the disease.

29.12.2019 - Initial investigation by the health authorities in Wuhan regarding the fish market has found another large number of casualties.

30.1.2019 - Dr. Lee Wenliang alerts a group of doctors about a respiratory illness that is reminiscent of the SARS virus, he was arrested and asked not to mention the issue for fear of panic. Lee himself continues to treat patients without protective equipment until he has contracted the virus himself.

01.1.2020 - The first case of the new virus was officially diagnosed after a person was in serious condition, for the first time regardless of the fish market in Wuhan, first evidence that the disease is transmitted from person to person.

2.1.2020 - The number of people infected with the virus has reached 41. Authorities for the first time transferred the patients to a separate hospital for isolation.

3.1.2020 - Researchers at the National Health Commission first discover the genetic sequence of the virus that causes an outbreak in Wuhan City, the information is not publicly available and is not officially publicized.

4.1.2020 - United Nations World Health Organization appeals to China to release information on the new mysterious virus, but has been silently answered.

6.1.2020 - Wuhan city health authorities announce that they do not know the cause of the mysterious pneumonia, even though health authorities in China have already discovered the cause of the disease.

7.1.2020 - US National Center for Infectious Diseases issues a travel warning to Wuhan City.

8.1.2020 - The National Health Commission of China publishes for the first time the detection and detection of the corona virus. The genetic sequence of the virus is published and sent to the World Health Organization. The first case of the disease is identified in South Korea.

10.12020 - Dr. Lee Williang is hospitalized with Corona virus symptoms.

January 13, 2020 - The first case of the corona virus is discovered in Thailand.

14.1.2020 Other indications are being made that the virus is transmitting between humans and people, in China deny the reports.

January 15, 2020 - First case of death from the Corona virus in China. A 79-year-old woman died of a complication of the disease.

January 16, 2020 - A first case was discovered in Japan.

Jan. 17, 2020 - Young Xiaobo, chairman of the Wan city's virus testing and research committee, has died as a result of the disease.

January 18, 2020 - A huge event involving tens of people is taking place in Wuhan in honor of the Chinese New Year, despite the suspicion that the disease is passing from person to person.

19.1.2020 - Two cases of the disease are being discovered in the Chinese capital Beijing.

20.1.2020 - Five cases are revealed at an international conference in Singapore.

21.1.2020 - The number of cases detected in China goes beyond 200. A first case was diagnosed in Taiwan.

22.1.2020 - First cases were discovered in Macau and Hong Kong.

23.1.2020 - Transport closure is imposed on Wuhan and the airport is closed to regular flights. A first case was discovered in Vietnam.

25.1.2020 - Authorities in China acknowledge that the virus passes from person to person. Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time openly addresses the outbreak and says "the situation is serious."

27.1.2020 - Initial cases of the disease have been identified in Austria, Germany and Canada.

28.1.2020 - China's Supreme Court acquits Dr. Li Wenliang of spreading rumors. Dr. Wuliang is hospitalized and his condition is severe.

29.1.2020 - The transport closure expands to 15 cities and includes close to 50 million people, most of them in Hubei Province.

January 31, 2020 - A sixth case was identified in the United States. Russia and the United Kingdom have confirmed that first cases of the disease have been identified in their territory.

2.2.2020 - First case of death from the disease outside China. A Chinese tourist dies in the Philippines after contracting the virus.

4.2.2020 - First case of death from the disease in Hong Kong. Mass demonstrations following a plan to establish a special quarantine area for patients.

5.2.2020 - The number of patients in Wuhan city reached 10,117.

6.2.2020 - Japan reports that the number of sticks on the "Diamond Princess" ship has risen to 45. The ship is in quarantine and aboard 15 Israelis.

9.2.2020 - The number of patients in China reaches 40,000. For the first time, suspicions are emerging that the Chinese authorities are hiding the real numbers. The number of dead reaches 811.

15.2.2020 - The number of infections in China is rising at a dizzying rate, reaching over 66,000. The World Health Organization sent a special investigative team. Evaluations: The virus may remain with us for a long time.