Cases of
pneumonia were detected in Wuhan City, Hubei
Province of China since December 2019. Preliminary tests indicated the illness may be caused by a new coronavirus.
According to information provided by the Mainland health authorities, symptoms of the cases were mainly fever with a few patients having difficulty in breathing and chest radiographs showing invasive lesions of both lungs. While only one fatal case has been recorded so far, some cases were in serious condition.
According to the authorities, some patients were operating dealers or vendors in the Huanan Seafood market in Wuhan. Thus this cluster of pneumonia could indicate an exposure link to animals.The Mainland's investigation has not identified any evidence of definite human-to-human transmission and no healthcare workers have been infected. National authorities report that all patients are isolated and receiving treatment in Wuhan medical institutions.
Cases of fever have been reported in Hong Kong and Taiwan by travelers who recently visited Wuhan, although there is no confirmation that the illnesses are linked.There is no vaccine for this infectious disease at the moment.
The World Health Organization (WHO) does not recommend any specific measures for travellers. In case of symptoms suggestive of respiratory illness either during or after travel, travellers are encouraged to seek medical attention and share travel history with their healthcare provider. WHO advises against the application of any travel or trade restrictions on China based on the current information available on this event.
In any case, to prevent pneumonia and respiratory tract infection, it is necessary to maintain good personal hygiene at all times and keep both hands clean. In addition, avoid travelling to places with pneumonia outbreaks, avoid visiting wet markets, live poultry markets or farms. If it is unavoidable, do not touch animals or eat game meat.
Wuhan city, with a population of 19 million, is the capital city of Hubei province, with a population of 58 million people.
According to information provided by the Mainland health authorities, symptoms of the cases were mainly fever with a few patients having difficulty in breathing and chest radiographs showing invasive lesions of both lungs. While only one fatal case has been recorded so far, some cases were in serious condition.
According to the authorities, some patients were operating dealers or vendors in the Huanan Seafood market in Wuhan. Thus this cluster of pneumonia could indicate an exposure link to animals.The Mainland's investigation has not identified any evidence of definite human-to-human transmission and no healthcare workers have been infected. National authorities report that all patients are isolated and receiving treatment in Wuhan medical institutions.
Cases of fever have been reported in Hong Kong and Taiwan by travelers who recently visited Wuhan, although there is no confirmation that the illnesses are linked.There is no vaccine for this infectious disease at the moment.
The World Health Organization (WHO) does not recommend any specific measures for travellers. In case of symptoms suggestive of respiratory illness either during or after travel, travellers are encouraged to seek medical attention and share travel history with their healthcare provider. WHO advises against the application of any travel or trade restrictions on China based on the current information available on this event.
In any case, to prevent pneumonia and respiratory tract infection, it is necessary to maintain good personal hygiene at all times and keep both hands clean. In addition, avoid travelling to places with pneumonia outbreaks, avoid visiting wet markets, live poultry markets or farms. If it is unavoidable, do not touch animals or eat game meat.
Wuhan city, with a population of 19 million, is the capital city of Hubei province, with a population of 58 million people.
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