Latest News Updates On China’s 2019-nCoV Epidemic : Death Toll Now 41, Official Figures Of Number Infected 1,287, France Reports 3 Cases, Nepal One and Another in US
Source : Thailand Medical News Jan 25, 2020 4 years, 11 months, 6 hours, 10 minutes ago
Official figures on Saturday morning from Chinese health authorities are that 41 people have so far died from the new
coronavirus strain in
China while 1,287 people are infected although the numbers in state hospitals all over
China are showing a different scenario.
France has reported three cases of individuals infected with the
2019-nCoV virus while a second case has also been reported in the US. All suspected 14 cases in the UK has turned out to be negative. Nepal has also reported its first case of a student infected with the
virus.
Thailand reported its fifth case yesterday, bringing the total number of cases in
Thailand to 5. This places
Thailand as the only country outside of China with the most number of cases so far. More cases are expected in
Thailand as its one of the top destinations for Chinese tourists and all its international airports have been reporting huge numbers of Chinese travellers the last few days due to the Chinese New Year holidays. Although local health and government officials have been on high alert and many stringent measures have been put into place, the fact remains that as the incubation period of the
virus is rumored to be anything between 2 to 8 days before symptoms materialize in those infected, thermal screenings at airports might not be an effective deterrent and there could be many infected Chinese travellers walking around
Thailand infecting Thais at the very moment.
Countries like
China, Macau, Taiwan and Hong Kong has cancelled all Chinese New Year celebrations but not
Thailand as it is desperate for the tourist’s dollar considering that its economy is really in one of the worst states ever. It is no surprise that shameless authorities were boasting about Chinese New Year celebrations with media coverages of them welcoming Chinese tourists at the various destinations.
Meanwhile
China has put a ban on all travel agencies promoting both domestic and international travel to avoid the spread of the disease.
The lockdown of 13 cities in
China continues with 40 million of its citizens affected and more cities are expected to place in lockdown this weekend as cases of infections are now sprouting all over in various other provinces as well.
Meanwhile, WHO is still saying that it is too early to declare a global emergency and also many health and government officials in various other countries are still living in denial with statements like the virus is not as severe as
SARs Or MERs or that the
virus is mild or statements like there is no proof that the
virus can spread from human to human.
People everywhere , no matter what country you are in, are advise to record and also collate all statements made by health professionals and also government officials as they should be held accountable for everything they have said or commented on later.
Meanwhile,
Thailand Medical
trong>News strongly advises that anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms, fever, coughs, breathing problems etc to immediately go to the nearest hospital. Do not delay and procrastinate and do not attempt to self-treat. Also always wear a facial mask when outdoors and also carry hand sanitizers and constantly clean your hands and avoid crowded places especially locations where there are lots of Chinese tourists.
Updates: As of publication time, Australia has also reported its first case in Melbourne.
