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Liaoning confirms 2 confirmed cases of imported pneumococcal infection Beijing News Express According to the official website of the Liaoning Health and Medical Commission, on January 22, the National Health and Health Commission confirmed the first confirmed case of pneumonia due to imported new coronavirus infection in Liaoning Province. The patient was a 33-year-old man who worked in Wuhan. He developed fever and chills on January 11 and returned to Dalian on January 17. He was admitted to the hospital for isolation and treatment on the same day due to fever and cough. On January 22, a diagnosis expert group confirmed by the National Health and Health Commission's Epidemic Leadership Group confirmed a new case of pneumonia with a new coronavirus infection. At present, the patient is a severe case with stable vital signs, and 56 of his close contacts are under medical observation. On January 22, in accordance with the "Pneumonitis Diagnosis and Treatment Program for New Coronavirus Infection" (trial version 2), the provincial expert group confirmed the second confirmed case of pneumonia in Liaoning. The patient, a 40-year-old man, worked in Xiantao City, Hubei Province. He returned to Fushun to visit relatives on January 13 and stopped at Wuhan Airport on the way to Shenyang for 2 hours. On January 14th, he successively visited the medical institution of Fushun City because of conscious body soreness. On January 19th, he received a fever clinic at a certain hospital in Shenyang City due to fever, cough and other symptoms, and was admitted to the hospital for isolation and treatment. At present, the patient's symptoms are mild, and 31 of his close contacts are under medical observation. As of 14:00 on January 22, a total of 2 confirmed cases of pneumonia due to novel coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Liaoning Province. The Liaoning Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government attach great importance to the prevention and control of pneumonia caused by new-type coronavirus infections, study and deploy epidemic prevention and control work, quickly start the joint prevention and control work mechanism, implement local responsibilities, and all relevant departments work together to fully implement various prevention and control measures. The province's second-level medical institutions all set up fever clinics and strengthened pre-checking and triage work, and standardized the monitoring, screening, diagnosis and treatment of suspicious cases. The Spring Festival is approaching, and the flow of people is frequent. It is also the season when respiratory tract infections are high in winter and spring. Experts remind that the general public must effectively protect their personal hygiene and maintain indoor air circulation; pay attention to personal hygiene, wear masks and wash hands frequently. Minimize the number of people-intensive places with a large number of mobiles. If you have fever or respiratory infections, go to a medical institution in time. http://www.bjnews.com.cn/news/2020/01/22/677946.html

Two Confirmed nCoV Cases in Liaoning ex Wuhan

Ministry of Public Health raises surveillance levels for new species of coronary viruses during the Chinese New Year festival. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health teleconferencing for all medical facilities Comply with the highest standards Raise surveillance levels Prevention and control of new strains of coronary virus during the Chinese New Year, coordinating the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ministry of Tourism Notify tour companies for surveillance Take care of tourists who come to Thailand Today (22 January 2020) at the Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province, Mr. Anutin Charnwirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Together with Dr. Sukhum Kanjanaphimai, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, have a remote conference on the case of "New species of coronary pneumonia 2019" with provincial public health doctors and hospital directors nationwide Mr Anutin gave an interview that During the Lunar New Year, all hospitals will upgrade surveillance measures. Prevent disease control According to the highest standards used for emerging infectious diseases Ready to upgrade the emergency operation center to respond to the situation to level 3, as well as add quick and efficient screening systems in all 5 airports, monitor patients at both public and private hospitals, have a system for screening diseases and patients quickly Organize a team of doctors, nurses and personnel who are trained in diagnosing diseases. Laboratory results are known in 24 hours. Provide treatment guidelines according to international standards. Ready to coordinate the Ministry of Foreign Affairs And the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Notify tour companies, watch out for tourists Both traveling in Thailand and Thai people traveling abroad For Thailand situation From 3 - 21 January 2020, screening 123 flights from Wuhan City. A total of 19,480 passengers and crew, with 2 Chinese tourists confirmed. The doctor provided treatment and returned the country. This week, another 2 patients were found. The first was a Thai woman with a history of traveling to Wuhan. Get treatment at Nakhon Pathom Hospital At this time, symptoms have improved. The second person is a Chinese tourist who is a man. Was screened for high fever at Suvarnabhumi Airport on January 19, currently undergoing treatment at the Bamrasnaradura Institute. Results of the detection of a new strain of the corona virus "May the people believe that the medical and public health systems in Thailand are modern Ready to handle the situation Even being a new infection Currently, Thailand has not reported human-to-human transmission. We have surveillance Sort out immigration There is a system for tracking all touches, drivers, doctors, nurses, wheelchairs for the 2 new patients that are found. If the lab results do not match the infection in both places, it can be returned home, "Mr Anutin said. Mr Anutin added that Thailand has implemented all measures in accordance with the World Health Organization standards. And was praised for its efficient, transparent management, as well as being regarded as a model for providing information Disclose information so people can know and understand the situation. Protect yourself Don't panic Which is in accordance with the Prime Minister's orders This evening, there will be an teleconferencing meeting to exchange information and tighten disease response measures. With the World Health Organization and relevant ministers of health Dr. Sukhum Kanchanaphimai, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health said that the Ministry of Public Health Have monitored patients at both public and private hospitals in accordance with measures prescribed by the Department of Disease Control, such as disease investigation, screening and collection of specimens in the laboratory For areas with airports and tourist provinces To coordinate relevant departments Add a quick screening system at all 5 airports and closely monitor tourists Organize a system for quick screening of diseases and patients. Providing information reporting system 24 hours a day and immediately when seeing patients By coordinating with EOC at all levels, ask the central consultant to provide information in the same direction. For citizens, be careful of infections while traveling abroad, take care of your health, avoid going to markets that sell carcasses or live animals. Avoid places with a lot of people. Do not get in close contact with patients with coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions, wear masks, wash hands often, eat hot cooked food People who have fever and cough, sneezing, runny nose, racers and have a history of traveling to Wuhan. To hurry to the hospital As well as informing the medical history of traveling to a foreign country For further examination and treatment Inquire about the Hotline, Department of Disease Control 1422 ************************* 22 January 2020 https://pr.moph.go.th/?url=pr/detail/2/04/137484/

First Thai woman infected with coronavirus NATION Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020 4:26 PM MYT BANGKOK (Bernama): Thailand has detected four cases of Wuhan coronavirus including one Thai woman, health authorities said on Wednesday (Jan 22). The 73-year-old Thai woman, who had travelled to Wuhan, had developed a fever after returning to Thailand. She is the first patient in the country diagnosed with the coronavirus. Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, said all four patients (three Chinese and one Thai) travelled to Wuhan and came down with fever and respiratory symptoms. "The local Thai patient has received treatment at a hospital at Nakhon Pathom, about 60km from Bangkok. Her condition is improving,” he told reporters here on Wednesday. On Jan 12, Thailand reported its first confirmed coronavirus where a 61-year-old woman from the Chinese city of Wuhan was detected with febrile illness by thermal surveillance at Suvarnabhumi Airport upon her arrival. Anutin said two Chinese patients have been discharged from hospital and returned home while a third patient would fly home once lab test results confirm he is infection-free. "There have not been any cases of human-to-human transmission in Thailand,” he said. At present, nine people have died from coronavirus in China with 440 confirmed cases reported. Thailand has stepped up on monitoring and surveillance at its airports with direct flights from Wuhan following the Lunar New Year holidays this week where thousands of Chinese tourists are expected to travel to Thailand. From January 3 to 20, 18,383 passengers and aircrew members from 116 flights were screened for respiratory symptoms and febrile illness. World Health Organisation (WHO) said the Department of Disease Control of Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has scaled up the Emergency Operations Centre to Level 2 to closely monitor the ongoing situation both at the national and international levels. "Risk communication guidance has been shared with the public and a hotline has been established by the Department of Disease Control of Thailand for people returning from the affected area in China with related symptoms,” said WHO in its Novel Coronavirus daily report.- Bernama https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/01/22/first-thai-woman-infected-with-coronavirus

There is now 4 confirmed cases in Thailand ex Wuhan

Mayor of Wuhan: Stay away By ZHOU LIHUA in Wuhan and ZOU SHUO in Beijing | China Daily | Updated: 2020-01-22 07:28 Workers disinfect a market in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Sunday. MIAO JIAN/CHANGJIANG DAILY Reducing travel in and out of city may curb disease spread, he says The mayor of Wuhan, Hubei province, called on people not travel to and from the city in order to combat the ongoing pneumonia outbreak. Mayor Zhou Xianwang said during an interview with CCTV on Tuesday that reducing the flow of people will also decrease the possibility of the virus spreading and lighten the pressure on disease prevention and control efforts. Wuhan set up a prevention and control center to combat the outbreak on Monday, the city's health authorities said. Led by Zhou, the center heads eight task forces made up of authorities involved in emergency management, publicity, transport, market regulation, medical treatment and epidemic control and prevention, according to the Health Commission of Wuhan. The city will strengthen measures to scan passengers for higher body temperatures at airports, train and bus stations and ports, and reduce or cancel all unnecessary large gatherings. Patients with serious symptoms should be treated by a team of medical workers with a specific plan, and hospitals should strengthen the protection of their staff to prevent infection within hospitals. The city will promptly and objectively release information about disease prevention and control. Traffic management authorities in Wuhan are searching vehicles entering or leaving the city for live poultry or wild animals. Health experts say animals are the likely source of the new coronavirus responsible for the disease. All exit ports in the city have installed temperature monitoring devices, and all passengers traveling abroad will be required to undergo body temperature checks. Passengers with higher temperatures will be placed under observation or persuaded not to travel, the city's tourism authorities said on Tuesday. The city has installed 35 infrared thermometers and more than 300 portable infrared thermometers in the city's airports, railway and bus stations since Jan 14, the commission said. All passengers with higher than normal temperatures will be registered and transferred to nearby medical facilities. They will get a full refund of their tickets and rescheduling charges, it said. All modes of public transportation in the city have been subject to daily sterilization and ventilation since Sunday, the health commission added. He Houpeng, deputy director of the commission, said that the government will pay for the remaining medical bills of all confirmed pneumonia patients not covered by medical insurance. Three hospitals in Wuhan have allocated 800 beds to receive pneumonia patients, and other medical facilities have allocated 1,200 beds, he said. The city will delay its annual festival at the city's major tourism attractions for the upcoming Spring Festival amid the ongoing outbreak, the city's tourism authorities said on Tuesday. The bureau did not specify how long the event will be delayed. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202001/22/WS5e27890ca3101282172729d5.html

Govt confirms 440 cases of virus as death toll rises to nine By Wang Xiaoyu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2020-01-22 10:22 Chinese mainland confirmed 440 cases of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus by Tuesday midnight, affecting 13 provinces, with the death toll rising to nine, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday morning. Overseas, five cases have been reported -- three in Thailand and one each in South Korea and Japan. The number of confirmed cases in Chinese mainland rose from 291 reported earlier on Tuesday by the commission. Three new deaths, all occurring in Hubei province, were reported on Tuesday. The outbreak first emerged in Hubei's Wuhan city in late December. Authorities have traced 2,197 people who have had close contacts with the infected patients, and 765 of them have been moved out of quarantine. Li Bin, deputy director of the commission, said there have been instances of human-to-human transmission and infections among medical workers. Some transmission across neighborhoods has also been reported. "The virus is likely to mutate and the risk of further spread of the disease remains," he said. https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202001/22/WS5e27b1cba310128217272ba5.html

three in Thailand Chinese mainland confirmed 440 cases of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus by Tuesday midnight, affecting 13 provinces, with the death toll rising to nine, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday morning. Overseas, five cases have been reported -- three in Thailand and one each in South Korea and Japan. The number of confirmed cases in Chinese mainland rose from 291 reported earlier on Tuesday by the commission. Three new deaths, all occurring in Hubei province, were reported on Tuesday. The outbreak first emerged in Hubei's Wuhan city in late December. Authorities have traced 2,197 people who have had close contacts with the infected patients, and 765 of them have been moved out of quarantine. Li Bin, deputy director of the commission, said there have been instances of human-to-human transmission and infections among medical workers. Some transmission across neighborhoods has also been reported. "The virus is likely to mutate and the risk of further spread of the disease remains," he said. https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202001/22/WS5e27b1cba310128217272ba5.html

3 confirmed cases were reported from Thailand, The reporter learned on the 22nd at the State Council's press conference on the prevention and control of pneumonia related to new coronavirus infection. As of 24:00 on January 21, the National Health and Health Commission received 13 domestic provinces (regions, municipalities) A total of 440 confirmed cases of pneumonia due to new coronavirus infection were reported, and a total of 9 death cases were reported, with 3 new cases, all of which were Hubei cases. 149 new cases of pneumonia confirmed by coronavirus infection were reported, 1 confirmed case was received from Japan, 3 confirmed cases were reported from Thailand, and 1 confirmed case was reported from South Korea. At present, 2197 close contacts have been tracked, 765 have been released from medical observation, and 1394 are still receiving medical observation. (Reporters Wang Bingyang and Qu Ting) http://www.xinhuanet.com/politics/2020-01/22/c_1125493165.htm

At the Chinese State Council Press Conference it was mentioned that the number of confirmed cases in Thailand is now 3.

Newly confirmed 440 cases of pneumonia and 9 deaths 2020-01-22 10:32:54 Source: Xinhua News Agency "Xinhua Viewpoint" Weib The reporter learned on the 22nd at the State Council's press conference on the prevention and control of pneumonia related to new coronavirus infection. As of 24:00 on January 21, the National Health and Health Commission received 13 domestic provinces (regions, municipalities) A total of 440 confirmed cases of pneumonia due to new coronavirus infection were reported, and a total of 9 death cases were reported, with 3 new cases, all of which were Hubei cases. 149 new cases of pneumonia confirmed by coronavirus infection were reported, 1 confirmed case was received from Japan, 3 confirmed cases were reported from Thailand, and 1 confirmed case was reported from South Korea. At present, 2197 close contacts have been tracked, 765 have been released from medical observation, and 1394 are still receiving medical observation. (Reporters Wang Bingyang and Qu Ting) http://www.xinhuanet.com/politics/2020-01/22/c_1125493165.htm

Mayor of Wuhan urges citizens not to leave Wuhan without special circumstances According to CCTV news, Wuhan Mayor Zhou Xianwang said in an exclusive interview with CCTV reporters from the CCTV: At present, the focus of prevention and control in Wuhan must put people's lives and health in the first place. We must resolutely prevent the spread of the epidemic, do not spread inside the city, and do not export it outside the city. The epidemic in Wuhan cannot put pressure on other cities. Since January 14, Wuhan has begun to control travel. Beginning on January 20, entry and exit of Wuhan will be controlled. Zhou Xianwang appealed: In principle, there is no need for us to advise outsiders not to go to Wuhan, and citizens of Wuhan should not leave Wuhan without special circumstances. In this way, the flow of personnel can be reduced, the possibility of virus transmission will be less, and the pressure on prevention and treatment will be less. Editor Liu Jiani http://www.bjnews.com.cn/news/2020/01/21/677506.html

Mayor of Wuhan: People outside should not go to Wuhan 21.01.2020 19:20 Zhou Xianwang urges outsiders not to go to Wuhan if it is not necessary (Wuhan City Government Website) The new coronavirus first discovered in Wuhan continued to expand in the Mainland. Wuhan Mayor Zhou Xianwang called for people outside to stay in Wuhan if not necessary, and citizens of Wuhan should not leave without special circumstances, hoping to reduce the flow of personnel and reduce The possibility of virus transmission reduces the pressure on prevention and treatment. https://www.881903.com/page/zh-tw/newsdetail.aspx?csid=261_341&itemid=1254295

Mayor of Wuhan: People outside should not go to Wuhan

China confirms 9 dead from coronavirus and 440 infected All of the deaths were reported in Hubei province, where the virus was discovered in Wuhan Cases of the virus have been confirmed in the United States, Thailand, Japan and South Korea Sarah Zheng Published: 10:29am, 22 Jan, 2020 TOP PICKS Jinyintan hospital in Wuhan, where patients infected with the new coronavirus have been treated. Photo: EPA-EFE Li Bin, deputy director of China’s National Health Commission, said at a Wednesday morning briefing in Beijing that there were 440 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, with the death count rising from six to nine. All of the deaths were reported in central China’s Hubei province, where the virus first spread from the city of Wuhan. More to follow... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3047099/china-confirms-9-dead-coronavirus-and-440-infected

Death toll climbs to 9 in pneumonia viral outbreak chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2020-01-22 10:22 Chinese mainland confirms 440 cases of pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus. Death toll climbs to nine.More content to follow. Please refresh the page later. https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202001/22/WS5e27b1cba310128217272ba5.html

149 more confirmed coronavirus cases added to bring China case total to 440. 3 More Deaths bring the death total to 9.

Audio https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/t0121-Telebriefing-Coronavirus.mp3

Novel Coronavirus in China Warning - Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel Alert - Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions Watch - Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions Key Points There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Person-to-person spread is occurring, although it’s unclear how easily the virus spreads between people. Preliminary information suggests that older adults and people with underlying health conditions may be at increased risk for severe disease from this virus. Travelers to Wuhan, China, should avoid contact with sick people, animals (alive or dead), and animal markets. Travelers from Wuhan to the United States, and other countries, may be asked questions about their health and travel history upon arrival. The situation is evolving. This notice will be updated as more information becomes available. What is the current situation? A novel (new) coronavirus is causing an outbreak of pneumonia illness in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. This outbreak began in early December 2019 and continues to expand in scope and magnitude. Global surveillance is in the early stages and we expect more cases to be confirmed in China and beyond its borders. Signs and symptoms of this illness include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Initially some patients were linked to the Wuhan South China Seafood City (also called the South China Seafood Wholesale Market and the Hua Nan Seafood Market). However, since closing the market on January 1, 2020, more cases have been identified suggesting that some person-to-person spread is occurring though it’s unclear how easily this virus is spreading between people. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. There are several known coronaviruses that infect people and usually only cause mild respiratory disease, such as the common cold. However, at least two previously identified coronaviruses have caused severe disease — severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV have been ruled out as the cause of the current outbreak. Chinese health officials have reported hundreds of cases in the city of Wuhan and severe illness has been reported, including deaths. Cases have also been identified in travelers from Wuhan to other parts of China and other countries. This novel coronavirus has the potential to cause severe disease and death. Preliminary information suggests this is especially true among the elderly and those people with underlying health problems or compromised immune systems. Many characteristics of this novel coronavirus and how it may affect people are still unclear. In response to this outbreak, Chinese officials have started exit screening for travelers leaving the city of Wuhan and several countries and territories in the region are reported to have implemented health screening of travelers arriving from Wuhan. On arrival to the United States, travelers from Wuhan may undergo health screening, including having their temperature taken and filling out a symptom questionnaire. Travelers with signs and symptoms of illness (fever, cough, or difficulty breathing) will have an additional health assessment. What can travelers do to protect themselves and others? Travelers to Wuhan should Avoid contact with sick people. Avoid animals (alive or dead), animal markets, and products that come from animals (such as uncooked meat). Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Older travelers and those with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease and should discuss travel to Wuhan with their healthcare provider. If you traveled to Wuhan and feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, you should Seek medical care right away. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms. Avoid contact with others. Not travel while sick. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Clinician Information Healthcare providers should obtain a detailed travel history for patients with fever and respiratory symptoms. For patients who traveled to Wuhan on or after December 1, 2019 and had onset of illness within 2 weeks of leaving, consider the novel coronavirus outbreak in China when evaluating a patient with these symptoms and notify infection control personnel and your local health department immediately. Although routes of transmission have yet to be definitively determined, CDC recommends a cautious approach to interacting with patients under investigation. Ask such patients to wear a surgical mask as soon as they are identified. Conduct their evaluation in a private room with the door closed, ideally an airborne infection isolation room, if available. Personnel entering the room should use standard precautions, contact precautions, and airborne precautions and use eye protection (goggles or a face shield). For additional infection control guidance, visit CDC’s Infection Control webpage. For additional information, please see: Novel Coronavirus 2019, Wuhan, China Health Alert Notice, Outbreak of Pneumonia of Unknown Etiology (PUE) in Wuhan, China WHO, Coronavirus This notice was originally posted January 6, 2020. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/novel-coronavirus-china

The CDC has issued a Level 2 Travel Alert for Wuhan, Practice Enhanced Precautions.

WHO Media advisory INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS EMERGENCY COMMITTEE ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS IN CHINA INVITATION TO A VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE GENEVA 21 January 2020 -- World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will convene an Emergency Committee on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). The Committee will meet on Wednesday, 22 January 2020, in Geneva and by teleconference to advise the Director-General on whether the outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and what recommendations should be made to manage it.The Director-General’s decision, following the Committee’s advice, will be made public on WHO’s website and via a press conference (details below). The recommendations will also be made public.WHAT: Virtual Press Conference for journalists and live webcast. An audio file of the press conference will be distributed to journalists shortly after the conference ends. A transcript will follow.HOW: The virtual press conference will be broadcast live on WHO Twitter account @WHO and Facebook pageWHEN: Wednesday 22 January 2020, at 19:00 Geneva time (please note the press conference may be delayed if the meeting does not conclude on time). WHERE: Journalists can dial-in or attend the press conference in person in Salle C (5TH floor). The room will be accessible from 17:00.UN Palais journalists do not need to be accredited. Those outside should request media accreditation by contacting Carla Drysdale at [email protected] you would like to register in advance, please email scanned press card and official photo ID.WHO: Speakers to be confirmed ahead of the press conference in a separate email.How to access the Virtual Press Conference – 22 January 2020 at 19:00Please try to call in at least 10 minutes before the conference begins in order to be registered correctly. From the list below, please use the number closest to you. If you have problems with a number, try the toll number from a neighbouring country or call Switzerland: +41 44 580 6522, or France +33 1 70709502, or United States +1 855 402 7766. You can also use a VoIP programme such as Skype to call the US toll-free: +1 877 423 0830On connecting, type PIN code: on your telephone keypad and then record your name and media outlet and then press again the # key. Please note, only participants who have clearly identified themselves and their media outlet will be able to ask questions.To ask a question during the question and answer session, registered participants should type 01 on their telephone keypad, this will place you in the queue to ask questions.International access numbers Toll free toll Australia +61284058534 Austria +4319286161 Belgium +3224019516 Brazil +551138788013 Bulgaria +35929358132 Canada 18552409492 +14162164179 China +864008982828 Croatia 08009640 Czech Republic +420225439716 Denmark +4582333179 Estonia +3726868832 Finland +358981710375 France 0805639972 +33170709502 Germany (Frankfurt) 08008050102 (DE) 08008050115 (EN) +4969201744220 (DE) +4969201744210 (EN) Hong Kong +85230773573 Hungary +3612355214 Iceland 8008322 Ireland +35314475418 Israel +97237207677 India +912261875202 Italy +390236006663 Japan +81344556498 Latvia 80004473 Luxemburg +35227302111 Malaysia +60320531808 Mexico +525550913011 Netherlands +31207168020 Norway +4723500271 Poland +48225844205 Portugal +351213164197 Romania +40216550893 Russia +74956469313 Saudi Arabia 8008143583 Serbia 0800190539 Singapore +6564298399 Slovakia +421250112036 Slovenia +38618888475 South Africa +27216724121 South Korea +827076860214 Spain +34914142009 Sweden +46850644386 Switzerland 0800001875 +41445806522 Thailand 0018008524707 Turkey +902123755126 United Kingdom 08002794054 +442030092470 United States +18774230830 Background links:List of members of the Emergency Committee will shortly be posted here:https://www.who.int/ihr/procedures/novel-coronavirus-2019/ec-22012020-members/en/International Health Regulationshttp://www.who.int/topics/international_health_regulations/en/Q&A on the International Health Regulationshttp://www.who.int/features/qa/emergency-committees/en/Q&A on the International Health Regulationshttp://www.who.int/features/qa/emergency-committees/en/https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirusMedia contactsTarik Jašarević: Mob: +41 793 676 214; Tel: +41 22 791 5099; E-mail: [email protected]éla Chaib: Mob: +41794755556 ; Tel: + 41227913228; Email: [email protected] Lindmeier: Mob: +41 79 5006552; Tel: +41 22 791 1948; Email: [email protected] [email protected] virtual press conference will be broadcast live on WHO Twitter account @WHO and Facebook page

The Report covers the period from 31 December 2019 to 20 January 2020 https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200121-sitrep-1-2019-ncov.pdf

The WHO will be releasing situation updates on 2019-nCoV. They will be posted here.

Press Release For Immediate Release Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Contact: CDC Media Relations (404) 639-3286 First Travel-related Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Detected in United States The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed the first case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States in the state of Washington. The patient recently returned from Wuhan, China, where an outbreak of pneumonia caused by this novel coronavirus has been ongoing since December 2019. While originally thought to be spreading from animal-to-person, there are growing indications that limited person-to-person spread is happening. It’s unclear how easily this virus is spreading between people. The patient from Washington with confirmed 2019-nCoV infection returned to the United States from Wuhan on January 15, 2020. The patient sought care at a medical facility in the state of Washington, where the patient was treated for the illness. Based on the patient’s travel history and symptoms, healthcare professionals suspected this new coronavirus. A clinical specimen was collected and sent to CDC overnight, where laboratory testing yesterday confirmed the diagnosis via CDC’s Real time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (rRT-PCR) test. CDC has been proactively preparing for the introduction of 2019-nCoV in the United States for weeks, including: First alerting clinicians on January 8, 2020, to be on the look-out for patients with respiratory symptoms and a history of travel to Wuhan, China. Developing guidance for clinicians for testing and management of 2019-nCoV, as well as guidance for home care of patients with 2019-nCoV. Developing a diagnostic test to detect this virus in clinical specimens, accelerating the time it takes to detect infection. Currently, testing for this virus must take place at CDC, but in the coming days and weeks, CDC will share these tests with domestic and international partners On January 17, 2020, CDC began implementing public health entry screening at San Francisco (SFO), New York (JFK), and Los Angeles (LAX) airports. This week CDC will add entry health screening at two more airports – Atlanta (ATL) and Chicago (ORD). CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center to better provide ongoing support to the 2019-nCoV response. CDC is working closely with the state of Washington and local partners. A CDC team has been deployed to support the ongoing investigation in the state of Washington, including potentially tracing close contacts to determine if anyone else has become ill. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing respiratory illness in people and others circulating among animals including camels, cats and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can evolve and infect people and then spread between people, such as has been seen with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). When person-to-person spread has occurred with SARS and MERS, it is thought to happen via respiratory droplets with close contacts, similar to how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread. The situation with regard to 2019-nCoV is still unclear. While severe illness, including illness resulting in several deaths, has been reported in China, other patients have had milder illness and been discharged. Symptoms associated with this virus have included fever, cough and trouble breathing. The confirmation that some limited person-to-person spread with this virus is occurring in Asia raises the level of concern about this virus, but CDC continues to believe the risk of 2019-nCoV to the American public at large remains low at this time. This is a rapidly evolving situation. CDC will continue to update the public as circumstances warrant. For more information about the current outbreak in China, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html For more information about Coronaviruses: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html For travel health information: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/pneumonia-china ###

Media Advisory Content Embargoed until 3 p.m. ET Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Contact: CDC Media Relations (404) 639-3286 CDC Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) What The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus response. Who Nancy Messonnier, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases When 2 p.m. ET Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Dial-In Media: 877-601-4718 Non-Media: 888-603-9752 INTERNATIONAL: 1-773-756-4803 PASSCODE: CDC Media Important Instructions If you would like to ask a question during the call, press *1 on your touchtone phone. Press *2 to withdraw your question. You may queue up at any time. You will hear a tone to indicate your question is pending. TRANSCRIPT A transcript will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site: www.cdc.gov/media. ###