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First case of coronavirus confirmed in Brazil 6:02
(CNN Spanish) - The Bolivian Ministry of Health reported Wednesday at a press conference that it addresses a suspected case of coronavirus in the city of La Paz. This is a citizen who was in China on February 7 and 8.
According to the authorities, the patient returned to Bolivia on February 13, four days ago presented a picture of fever and cough and is currently isolated. The Bolivian Ministry of Health performed the coronavirus test and the result is expected to be revealed on Thursday.
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“We want to communicate that Bolivia maintains its prevention and control measures due to the high possibility of importing a case of coronavirus. The objectives of this response include limiting the transmission of the disease from person to person, close contacts, avoiding the extension of the transmission and preventing the spread, ”said Health Minister Aníbal Cruz.
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He also announced that they reinforce security at the entrances to the country. "We are increasing our surveillance capacity with new equipment, sensors for the detection of people with fever in airports," added Minister Cruz.
Representatives of the World Health Organization also participated in the appearance, who in coordination with Bolivia supervise the training sessions for medical personnel and the implementation of the diagnostic equipment that meets international standards.