The new coronavirus continues to spread and spread contamination on a global scale. Three cases have been identified in France, the first on European soil. In addition, Hong Kong is on high alert to strengthen measures to combat the spread of the epidemic. The Chinese president said the situation is "serious" as the outbreak "accelerates".
As of Monday, January 20, 2020, China has announced that a new type of coronavirus has appeared on its soil. Transmissible from human to human, this new virus is causing concern in the world. As of this writing, the death toll in China stands at 41 and the number of infected at around 1,300.
Originating from the city of Wuhan, the coronavirus forced the authorities to place the city in quarantine and mobilize the army. On January 25, 450 military doctors and other medical personnel were dispatched to Wuhan. By the way, remember that there are about 250 French people in Wuhan . The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the process of contacting those trapped in this city of 11 million inhabitants.
The virus has been out of China for two weeks and cases have been confirmed in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, Vietnam, Nepal, Malaysia and Singapore. The virus has also spread to Oceania with several cases in Australia. Three cases have also been identified in France , the very first in Europe! The first infected is a wine professional located in Bordeaux.
After the detection of the first case, ten to fifteen people contacts this person declared themselves to the authorities. The other two infected are a couple of Chinese tourists in their thirties. These two people who passed through Wuhan were visiting the French capital. According to the Ministry of Health, the patients were taken care of and there would be no reason to be afraid. Doctor Daniel Lévy-Bruhl of Public Health France was also reassured on BFM TV, explaining that "the virus is circulating more widely than we thought but is also less virulent"
Other important news:Hong Kong has decreed the maximum health alert level on its territory (see video at the end of the article). This is to strengthen the control measures against the spread of the epidemic. This measure was taken by Carrie Lam, chief executive of the former British colony. The city marathon scheduled for February 9 has already been canceled. In addition, schools and other universities currently closed for Chinese New Year will be closed until February 17.
So far, more than 230 patients are infected in Hong Kong and panic seems to have won over the population. Many people are lining up at pharmacies and other stores to stock up on surgical masks and hand sanitizer. In addition, the government has tightened controls for travelers arriving from mainland China. Opposite Macao, two cases have been recorded and increased vigilance has also been put in place.
Sources:France Info – South China Morning Post
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