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CNY Couple Quarantined at Lackland Air Force Base Amid Coronavirus Outbreak BY BRIANA SMITH SYRACUSE PUBLISHED 10:23 PM ET FEB. 18, 2020 UPDATED 10:45 PM ET FEB. 18, 2020 "We're on the plane and that's a good feeling," said Cheryl Molesky as she sat on the plane to head to Texas from Japan. But what should have felt like a sigh of relief for Cheryl and Paul Molesky turned into distress. "When we got on that plane, that was the most scariest thing has happened to us so far,” said Paul. See Briana Smith's other Tweets More than 300 Americans were transported from Japan to the U.S. to undergo another 14-day quarantine in hopes of avoiding the coronavirus. But 14 of those passengers already had the virus. "They were put in an area towards the back of the plane, but they were wrapped in plastic,” said Cheryl. “We had to walk past there to go to the bathroom; our food was in the back of the plane." To make matters worse, the man sitting behind the Syracuse couple ended up getting a fever and had to be isolated. "We just feel so vulnerable and so exposed now, so I think like we're starting over at day one,” said Cheryl. Except now the Moleskys are at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, trying their best to stay healthy. The Moleskys say they have a similar protocol as they did on the ship. Food is delivered and they have to check their temperatures. Now, they have two rooms, a hallway and they can even go outside. But, they say staying in Japan may have been safer, especially after seeing three people being taken out by ambulance Tuesday. “We may have been better off even traveling through Japan, who knows,” said Cheryl. “If we don't get sick, okay. It was an adventure." It's a journey they're powering through, together. "I think we're very grateful we have one another, one another's support,” said Paul. “I'm thankful I'm with my husband because I would be a big puddle of mush on the floor if I didn't have him with me,” said Cheryl. The Moleskys say they're still waiting for their test results. More than 540 passengers who were on the Diamond Princess cruise ship have the virus. The ship is now the site of the most infections outside of China. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/health/2020/02/16/americans-aboard-quarantined-cruise-ship-returning-to-us By Briana Smith Syracuse PUBLISHED 10:23 PM ET Feb. 18, 2020 UPDATED 10:45 PM ET Feb. 18, 2020 "We're on the plane and that's a good feeling," said Cheryl Molesky as she sat on the plane to head to Texas from Japan. But what should have felt like a sigh of relief for Cheryl and Paul Molesky turned into distress. "When we got on that plane, that was the most scariest thing has happened to us so far,” said Paul. More than 300 Americans were transported from Japan to the U.S. to undergo another 14-day quarantine in hopes of avoiding the coronavirus. But 14 of those passengers already had the virus. "They were put in an area towards the back of the plane, but they were wrapped in plastic,” said Cheryl. “We had to walk past there to go to the bathroom; our food was in the back of the plane." To make matters worse, the man sitting behind the Syracuse couple ended up getting a fever and had to be isolated. "We just feel so vulnerable and so exposed now, so I think like we're starting over at day one,” said Cheryl. Except now the Moleskys are at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, trying their best to stay healthy. The Moleskys say they have a similar protocol as they did on the ship. Food is delivered and they have to check their temperatures. Now, they have two rooms, a hallway and they can even go outside. But, they say staying in Japan may have been safer, especially after seeing three people being taken out by ambulance Tuesday. “We may have been better off even traveling through Japan, who knows,” said Cheryl. “If we don't get sick, okay. It was an adventure." It's a journey they're powering through, together. "I think we're very grateful we have one another, one another's support,” said Paul. “I'm thankful I'm with my husband because I would be a big puddle of mush on the floor if I didn't have him with me,” said Cheryl. The Moleskys say they're still waiting for their test results. More than 540 passengers who were on the Diamond Princess cruise ship have the virus. The ship is now the site of the most infections outside of China.

Syracuse Couple Among Those on Quarantined Cruise SET Feb. 16, 2020 UPDATED 7:24 PM ET Feb. 16, 2020 BY HARRISON GRUBB SYRACUSE PUBLISHED 5:17 PM ET FEB. 16, 2020 UPDATED 7:24 PM ET FEB. 16, 2020 Hundreds of Americans who have been quarantined on board the Diamond Princess are coming back to the United States, including Syracuse couple Paul and Cheryl Molesky. The couple has been documenting their journey on YouTube, including a video that was published about their final morning aboard the quarantined cruise ship. "For now, we're thinking we're going to be going back to the U.S. And it's a bitter sweet, mostly sweet, moment to think about,” said Cheryl Molesky. There have been more than 350 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on board the ship, which has been docked in Yokohama, Japan since February 3. Americans who aren’t infected with the virus are flying to the U.S. from Tokyo. Once they return, they will be quarantined for an additional 14 days. "On the one hand, we're going home, on the other hand, we won't see our family and our friends for two weeks because we'll be in quarantine again,” said Molesky. The flights are bound for U.S. Air Force bases, one in Texas and the other in California. It’s what passengers are hoping is the final leg in their long journey back home. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/health/2020/02/16/americans-aboard-quarantined-cruise-ship-returning-to-us Hundreds of Americans who have been quarantined on board the Diamond Princess are coming back to the United States, including Syracuse couple Paul and Cheryl Molesky. The couple has been documenting their journey on YouTube, including a video that was published about their final morning aboard the quarantined cruise ship. "For now, we're thinking we're going to be going back to the U.S. And it's a bitter sweet, mostly sweet, moment to think about,” said Cheryl Molesky. There have been more than 350 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on board the ship, which has been docked in Yokohama, Japan since February 3. Americans who aren’t infected with the virus are flying to the U.S. from Tokyo. Once they return, they will be quarantined for an additional 14 days. "On the one hand, we're going home, on the other hand, we won't see our family and our friends for two weeks because we'll be in quarantine again,” said Molesky. The flights are bound for U.S. Air Force bases, one in Texas and the other in California. It’s what passengers are hoping is the final leg in their long journey back home.

HEALTH Syracuse Couple Quar­an­tined on Cruise Ship As Coro­n­avirus Spreads BY BRIANA SMITH SYRACUSE PUBLISHED 8:30 PM ET FEB. 13, 2020 It's one vacation Cheryl and Paul Molesky of Syracuse will never forget. They set sail on the Diamond Princess ship in Japan for a 14-day cruise with two family members. But, their trip ended sooner than expected. "We're quarantined on the Diamond Princess,” said Cheryl. “We're sitting in our stateroom because we can't leave. Luckily we have a balcony." That was day one of the couple's YouTube diary, as they document their 14-day quarantine that ends February 19. Thousands of passengers are being tested for the coronavirus. So far, more than 200 passengers and crew members have the virus. "It's scary knowing that anytime there could be a knock on the door and they could whisk you out of the room,” said Cheryl. The Moleskys were tested Thursday and are waiting for results, but they're feeling healthy and safe. "We're comfortable here,” said Cheryl. “Everybody back home keeps trying to rescue, but we're like if you're happy and warm don't open your mouth. But, we'll eat our words if we get sick." As of Friday, some passengers are allowed off the ship to be quarantined, but the Moleskys want to stay on board. "If we could be taken off the ship, what does that mean,” said Paul. “I have no idea. I think it's more of the unknown is what we're worried about, and we still don't know how we're going to get home." They hope their questions are answered soon. Despite the chaos, they're staying positive and even say, they'd do it all over again. "There's no one I'd rather be stuck with 14 days than with my husband,” said Cheryl. The Moleskys say they if their tests are positive, they should know within the next two days. But, if they’re negative, then it will take longer. So, no news is good news. Once the quarantine is over, they hope they can finish their trip in Japan. To stay updated on their journey, go to their YouTube page.

It's one vacation Cheryl and Paul Molesky of Syracuse will never forget. They set sail on the Diamond Princess ship in Japan for a 14-day cruise with two family members. But, their trip ended sooner than expected. "We're quarantined on the Diamond Princess,” said Cheryl. “We're sitting in our stateroom because we can't leave. Luckily we have a balcony." That was day one of the couple's YouTube diary, as they document their 14-day quarantine that ends February 19. Thousands of passengers are being tested for the coronavirus. So far, more than 200 passengers and crew members have the virus. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2020/02/14/syracuse-couple-quarantined-on-cruise-ship-for-coronavirus

North Texas Couple Aboard Coronavirus Infected Cruise Ship to Be Evacuated By Allie Spillyards • Published February 15, 2020 • Updated on February 15, 2020 at 10:28 pm --:-- --:--/ --:-- Share Expand NBCUniversal, Inc. Irving newlyweds Rachel and Tyler Torres have been among more than 400 Americans stuck at sea on the Diamond Princess since the beginning on the month. Irving newlyweds Rachel and Tyler Torres have been among more than 400 Americans stuck at sea on the Diamond Princess since the beginning on the month. For nearly two weeks, they’ve been confined to a stateroom while in quarantine on the coronavirus-infected ship. Now, just a few days shy of Feb. 19, when they were initially told they’d be released, they received an email from the U.S. Embassy letting them know they’d be evacuated. But instead of heading home, they will be dropped off at a military base in either California or Texas where they will begin a second 14-day quarantine. The email read in part: "This is a dynamic situation. We are deeply grateful to the cruise line and government of Japan for working diligently to contain and control the spread of the illness. However, to fulfill our government’s responsibilities to U.S. citizens under our rules and practices, as well as to reduce the burden on the Japanese healthcare system, the U.S. government recommends, out of an abundance of caution, that U.S. citizens disembark and return to the United States for further monitoring... Travelers returning to the United States from high-risk areas are required to undergo quarantine. Accordingly, you will need to undergo further quarantine of 14 days when you arrive in the United States. We understand this is frustrating and an adjustment, but these measures are consistent with the careful policies we have instituted to limit the potential spread of the disease. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and will provide all the assistance we can to support the quarantine process. Should you choose not to return on this charter flight, you will be unable to return to the United State for a period of time." “We’re feeling a little disheartened,” Tyler Torres said. He said they wished the evacuation could’ve come sooner, so that two more weeks of isolation would not have come at the tail end of the first two. But the couple said they believe it may be happening in response to the news that another 67 passengers aboard the Diamond Princess tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total infected to 286. Both Tyler and Rachel remain fever free, but they, along with the other Americans, will be tested as they board one of two chartered flights home. Still, Tyler Torres said he worried that wouldn't do enough to stop the possible spread of infection. “When we get on this flight, they’re testing us, but we won’t have any results. So we might be on this flight, close quarters with someone who’s infected,” he said. Though Rachel Torres especially said she took Saturday’s announcement hard, the couple remained positive. They said they planned to use the additional time to work on a book they’ve started about their honeymoon turned sour. They said they have also kept their thoughts on the families who’ve been separated as infected passengers are removed from the ship, and for the crew who will begin their own period of isolation only once the last passenger disembarks. “We can only imagine what they’re going through and how they must be feeling right now. We’re concerned about them, but they seem to be okay for now,” Rachel Torres said. The couple requested that they be sent to Lackland Air Force Base, so they can at least be closer to home. Though they said from what they’ve been told, there’s no guarantee that will be the case.

Irving newlyweds Rachel and Tyler Torres have been among more than 400 Americans stuck at sea on the Diamond Princess since the beginning on the month. For nearly two weeks, they’ve been confined to a stateroom while in quarantine on the coronavirus-infected ship. Now, just a few days shy of Feb. 19, when they were initially told they’d be released, they received an email from the U.S. Embassy letting them know they’d be evacuated. But instead of heading home, they will be dropped off at a military base in either California or Texas where they will begin a second 14-day quarantine. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-couple-aboard-coronavirus-infected-cruise-ship-to-be-evacuated/2312044/?id=YBsC2Zov

Feb 19 Diamond Princess 78/607 positive 68/79 asymptomatic US cases hospitalized near Travis AFB (in California) More evacuees expected to test positive PCR positive asymptomatic cases raise issues for evacuees CDC issues press release on 14 quarantine for citizens on ship or hospitalized in Japan Situation today will evolve rapidly https://recombinomics.co/thedrnimanshow/2020/02/021920.mp3

Media Statement For Immediate Release Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Contact: CDC Media Relations (404) 639-3286 Update on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship in Japan We commend the extraordinary efforts by the Government of Japan to institute quarantine measures onboard the Diamond Princess. While the quarantine potentially conferred a significant public health benefit in slowing transmission, CDC’s assessment is that it may not have been sufficient to prevent transmission among individuals on the ship. CDC believes the rate of new infections on board, especially among those without symptoms, represents an ongoing risk. Therefore, to protect the health of the American public, all passengers and crew of the ship have been placed under travel restrictions, preventing them from returning to the United States for at least 14 days after they had left theDiamond Princess. Currently, there are more than 100 U.S. citizens still onboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship or in hospitals in Japan. These citizens have been placed under the restrictions, as have the ship’s other passengers and crew. After disembarkation from the Diamond Princess, these passengers and crew will be required to wait 14 days without having symptoms or a positive coronavirus test result before they are permitted to board flights to the United States. If an individual from this cruise arrives in the United States before the 14-day period ends, they will still be subject to a mandatory quarantine until they have completed the 14-day period with no symptoms or positive coronavirus test results. Because of their high-risk exposure, there may be additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 among the remaining passengers on board the Diamond Princess. CDC is committed to protecting the health and safety of all Americans. We continue to believe that the risk of exposure to COVID-19 to the general public in the United States is currently low. The U.S. Government is taking these measures to protect the Diamond Princesspassengers and crew, their loved ones, the traveling public, and communities within the United States.

Currently, there are more than 100 U.S. citizens still onboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship or in hospitals in Japan. These citizens have been placed under the restrictions, as have the ship’s other passengers and crew. After disembarkation from the Diamond Princess, these passengers and crew will be required to wait 14 days without having symptoms or a positive coronavirus test result before they are permitted to board flights to the United States. If an individual from this cruise arrives in the United States before the 14-day period ends, they will still be subject to a mandatory quarantine until they have completed the 14-day period with no symptoms or positive coronavirus test results. Because of their high-risk exposure, there may be additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 among the remaining passengers on board the Diamond Princess.

American Diamond Princess passengers return to U.S. The State Department said Monday that 338 Americans were evacuated from the ship, which remains docked at Japan’s Yokohama port due to the virus. A plane carrying 151 passengers arrived at Lackland early Monday morning, and another plane carrying 177 passengers traveled to Travis Air Force Base in northern California. Seven passengers in each plane tested positive for coronavirus, but they were kept isolated from other passengers on the flight, the U.S. State and Health and Human Services said in a joint statement. They were allowed to board the flight because they had no symptoms, officials said. The seven positive passengers on the Lackland flight were then transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s quarantine unit in Omaha. On the Travis flight, three positive passengers and their spouses were transported to Omaha, while the other four passengers remained hospitalized near Travis. From quarantined cruise ship to isolation at Lackland: SA native gives first-hand account of coronavirus evacuation The U.S. said it arranged for the evacuation because people on the Diamond Princess were at a high risk of exposure to the new virus. For the departing Americans, the evacuation cut short a 14-day quarantine that began aboard the cruise ship Feb. 5. About 60 Americans remain in Japan, including those who chose to remain on the ship and those who were hospitalized.

On the Travis flight, three positive passengers and their spouses were transported to Omaha, while the other four passengers remained hospitalized near Travis. https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/02/13/what-we-know-about-the-wuhan-coronavirus/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=ksat12

Feb 18 Diamond Princess 99 new cases 542 total positives US confirmed (by Japan) cases in California (from Travis AFB) US cases in Nebraska US cases (by Japan) in Texas (unknown) 46 US cases in Japan 70 known US cases overall CDC has not released new numbers More might have been in 99 positives Many more will be found among evacuees Beds in Omaha limited to 60 Beds in local hospitals in California and Texas limited Evacuations by other countries will be problematic http://mediaarchives.gsradio.net/rense/special/rense_021820_hr3.mp3

About new coronavirus infectious disease confirmed in cruise ship during quarantine in Yokohama Port (the thirteenth report) 　The cruise ship Diamond Princess, which arrived at Yokohama Port on February 3, is undergoing quarantine at sea. A new coronavirus test was conducted, including those who are considered to be at high risk from the viewpoint of ensuring health due to long-term stay on board, including those with symptoms such as fever, and the results were found. Of 607, 79 (including 68 asymptomatic pathogen carriers) were confirmed to be positive for the new coronavirus. In the future, it will be transported to medical institutions with infectious disease wards. Positive cases were confirmed in 621 of the 3,011 people tested (including 322 asymptomatic pathogen carriers). 　Those who are transported include elderly people and foreign nationals, and it is necessary to take measures that take into account physical conditions. The press is requested to give special consideration to coverage of this matter. 　Quarantine of the cruise ship continues to be implemented. A new coronavirus test is conducted for those who need it, and the results will be announced later. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_09640.html

79 new cases on cruise ships 2020/2/19 18:52 (JST) 2/19 19:20 (JST) updated © Kyodo News 　The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced on January 19 that 79 out of 607 positive results of a virus test on cruise ship passengers were positive. A total of 621 people were infected on the cruise ship.

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced on January 19 that 79 out of 607 positive results of a virus test on cruise ship passengers https://this.kiji.is/602800262502958177

Update on the epidemic situation of new coronavirus pneumonia as of 24:00 on February 18 Published: 2020-02-19Source : Health Emergency Office 　　At 04:00 on February 18, 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 1749 new confirmed cases, 236 severe cases, and 136 new deaths (132 in Hubei, Heilongjiang, 1 in Shandong, Guangdong, and Guizhou respectively), with 1185 new suspected cases. 　　On the same day, 1,824 cases were cured and discharged, and 25,014 close contacts were lifted from medical observation. 　　As of 24:00 on February 18, according to reports from 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, there were 57805 confirmed cases (among which, 11977 were severe cases), a total of 14,376 discharged cases were cured and a total of 2004 died A total of 74,185 confirmed cases have been reported, and 5248 suspected cases have been reported. A total of 574,418 close contacts were traced, and 135,881 close contacts were still in medical observation. 　　There were 1693 new confirmed cases in Hubei (1660 in Wuhan), 1266 new cases cured and discharged (676 in Wuhan), 132 new deaths (116 in Wuhan), and 50633 confirmed cases (38020 in Wuhan). Among them, 11,246 were severe cases (9562 in Wuhan). A total of 9,128 discharged patients were cured (4895 in Wuhan), a total of 1921 deaths (1497 in Wuhan), and a total of 61,682 confirmed cases (44,412 in Wuhan). There were 596 new suspected cases (234 in Wuhan) and 3462 suspected cases (1649 in Wuhan). 　　A total of 94 confirmed cases were reported from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan: 62 cases in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (4 cases discharged, 1 death), 10 cases in Macao Special Administrative Region (5 cases discharged), 22 cases in Taiwan (2 cases discharged, 1 case died) ).     (Note: When quoted by the media, please mark "Information comes from the official website of the National Health and Health Commission.")

11977 were severe cases, a total of 14,376 discharged cases were cured and a total of 2004 died http://www.nhc.gov.cn/xcs/yqtb/202002/8f2cfd17f4c040d89c69a4b29e99748c.shtml

Epidemic Situation of New Crown Pneumonia in Hubei Province on February 18, 2020 From 04:00 to 24:00 on February 18, 2020 , 1693 new cases of new coronary pneumonia were confirmed in the province , of which: 1,660 in Wuhan, 24 in Xiaogan, 18 in Xiantao, 16 in Huanggang, 12 in Shiyan, and Ezhou 4 in Jingzhou, 4 in Jingzhou, 3 in Yichang, 2 in Suizhou, 2 in Xiangyang, 1 in Jingmen, 36 in Xianning, 14 in Tianmen, 2 in Huangshi, and 2 in Enshi 1 case. There were 132 new deaths in the province , of which 116 were in Wuhan, 7 in Xiaogan, 5 in Huangshi, 1 in Huanggang, 1 in Xiangyang, 1 in Yichang, 1 in Ezhou, and 1 in Suizhou. 1, Enshi Prefecture reduced one case. There were 1266 new hospital discharges in the province , including 676 in Wuhan, 118 in Huanggang, 70 in Jingzhou, 56 in Suizhou, 49 in Xiaogan, 48 in Xiangyang, 47 in Huangshi, and 38 in Jingmen. There were 36 cases in Ezhou, 28 in Xiantao, 22 in Yichang, 21 in Xianning, 20 in Shiyan, 18 in Tianmen, 13 in Qianjiang, and 6 in Enshi. As of 24:00 on February 18, 2020, Hubei Province has reported a total of 61,682 cases of new coronary pneumonia , including 44,412 cases in Wuhan, 3,344 cases in Xiaogan, 2,844 cases in Huanggang, 1,541 cases in Jingzhou, 1,343 cases in Ezhou, and 1280 in Suizhou. cases, Xiangyang 1165 cases, 983 cases of Huangshi, Yichang City, 907 cases, 901 cases of Jingmen City, 832 cases of Xianning City, 638 cases of Shiyan City, 562 cases of Xiantao, Tianmen 486 cases , Enshi 249 cases, Qianjiang City There were 185 cases and 10 cases in Shennongjia forest area. A total of 9,128 patients were discharged from the hospital. A total of 1921 patients died in the province, including 1497 cases in Wuhan, 85 cases in Huanggang City, 82 cases in Xiaogan City, 38 cases in Jingzhou City, 37 cases in Ezhou City, 33 cases in Jingmen City, 26 cases in Suizhou City, 25 cases in Yichang City, There were 25 cases in Huangshi City, 22 cases in Xiangyang City, 19 cases in Xiantao City, 11 cases in Tianmen City, 10 cases in Xianning City, 6 cases in Qianjiang City, 3 cases in Enshi Prefecture, and 2 cases in Shiyan City. Currently , 43,471 patients are still being treated in the hospital , of which 9289 are critically ill and 1957 are critically ill. They are all receiving isolation treatment at designated medical institutions. There were 3462 suspected cases, 596 were newly added that day, 1302 were excluded that day, and 3355 were concentrated and isolated. A total of 206,087 close contacts have been tracked, and 68,345 people are still undergoing medical observation.

9289 are severely ill and 1957 are critically ill 9,128 patients were discharged from the hospital. A total of 1921 patients died http://wjw.hubei.gov.cn/fbjd/dtyw/202002/t20200219_2129954.shtml

Posted on: February 18, 2020 First Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Case in Napa County Patient in isolation at Queen of the Valley; second case under investigation (NAPA, CALIF.) A single case of novel coronavirus (COVID-2019) has been confirmed in Napa County, and is under isolation at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. A second patient with symptoms is under investigation at the hospital. Both patients are not residents of Napa County. The two patients arrived at the Queen of the Valley on Monday from Travis Air Force Base in Solano County. The patients were flown to Travis AFB from Japan, where they were under quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Among the cruise ship passengers flown to Travis AFB, seven were identified as needing testing or hospitalization. Five of the seven patients were sent to local hospitals in Solano County. Due to a limited number of isolation beds in Solano County, two patients were transferred to Queen of the Valley. “There is minimal risk for Napa County residents from the arrival of these two patients at the Queen of the Valley,” said Napa County Public Health Officer Karen Relucio, MD. “They are in isolation, and are receiving medical care and undergoing testing.” Amy Herold, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Queen of the Valley, said the hospital is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Napa County Public Health to care for the two patients. “Out of caution, the patients are being monitored in special isolation rooms that have negative pressure to minimize the risk of exposure,” Herold said. “We are following established infection control protocols and working closely with our partners at CDC and Napa County Public Health to ensure the safety and well-being of our caregivers, patients and visitors.” “Our hospital is equipped to handle the virus. Our caregivers are well prepared; they have received training, have practiced for these scenarios and are wearing protective equipment to minimize their risk of exposure. No hospital operations are impacted,” Herold said. The confirmed COVID-19 case tested positive for the virus in Japan, but has not experienced any symptoms associated with the virus so far. The patient under investigation for COVID-19 tested negative for the virus while in Japan, but is experiencing symptoms. The patient is being tested at Queen of the Valley. Both patients are under federal quarantine. The city and state of origin for both patients is not known at this time. Symptoms of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Typically, human coronaviruses cause mild-to-moderate respiratory illness. Symptoms are very similar to the flu, including runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever, and/or shortness of breath. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions may be at increased risk for severe disease. Anyone who has recently traveled from China, or has come in close contact with someone who traveled from China, and develops a fever and lower respiratory symptoms, such as a cough or shortness of breath within 14 days after leaving the area, should first call their health care provider and share travel history and symptoms before visiting the clinic or emergency room. Healthcare providers should call Napa County Public Health immediately. Tips to Protect Yourself and Others No additional precautions are recommended at this time beyond the simple daily precautions that everyone should always take, such as: 1. Washing hands with liquid soap and water, and rubbing for at least 20 seconds; 2. Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing; and 3. Staying home if you are sick. Since flu activity will continue to remain high during this flu season, and symptoms of coronavirus are similar to the flu, Napa County Public Health also recommends getting a flu shot to protect yourself and others from the flu. For the latest updates, go to the CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus website at:Opens in New Window https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Five of the seven patients were sent to local hospitals in Solano County. Due to a limited number of isolation beds in Solano County, two patients were transferred to Queen of the Valley. https://www.countyofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=125

Napa's Queen of the Valley treats first coronavirus patient JENNIFER HUFFMAN [email protected] 43 min ago Facebook Twitter Email SALE! SUBSCRIBE FOR $1/MO. Queen of the Valley Medical Center. Register file photo Facebook Twitter Email Print Save A single case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Napa County, and is under isolation at Queen of the Valley Medical Center, a news release from the County of Napa said Tuesday afternoon. A second patient with symptoms is under investigation at the hospital. Neither patient is a resident of Napa County, said the news release. The two patients arrived at the Queen of the Valley on Monday from Travis Air Force Base in Solano County. The patients were flown to Travis from Japan, where they had been under quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. “Our hospital is equipped to handle the virus," said Amy Herold, M.D., chief medical officer at Queen of the Valley. "Our caregivers are well prepared; they have received training, have practiced for these scenarios and are wearing protective equipment to minimize their risk of exposure." "No hospital operations are impacted,” Herold said. Among the cruise ship passengers flown to Travis AFB, seven were identified as needing testing or hospitalization. Five of the seven patients were sent to hospitals in Solano County. Due to a limited number of isolation beds in Solano County, two patients were transferred to Queen of the Valley, officials said. “There is minimal risk for Napa County residents from the arrival of these two patients at the Queen of the Valley,” said Napa County Public Health Officer Karen Relucio, M.D.. “They are in isolation, and are receiving medical care and undergoing testing.” Herold said the hospital is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Napa County Public Health to care for the two patients. “Out of caution, the patients are being monitored in special isolation rooms that have negative pressure to minimize the risk of exposure,” Herold said. “We are following established infection control protocols and working closely with our partners at CDC and Napa County Public Health to ensure the safety and well-being of our caregivers, patients and visitors.” The confirmed coronavirus (also called COVID-19) case tested positive for the virus in Japan, but has not experienced any symptoms associated with the virus so far, Napa County reported. The patient under investigation for COVID-19 tested negative for the virus while in Japan, but is experiencing symptoms. The patient is being tested at Queen of the Valley. Both patients are under federal quarantine. The city and state of origin for both patients is not known now, said the county. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 73,332 people have contracted coronavirus, and more than 1,870 of whom have died, nearly all of them in China. Roughly 10% of those who have contracted the virus have recovered so far. The CDC and Health and Human Services officials maintain that exposure to the virus in the U.S. remains low. With Sunday's arrival, 29 people across the U.S. have been identified as carrying the virus -- all of whom were under quarantine or self-isolated at home. The Queen is the only Napa County hospital with a coronavirus patient. Adventist Health St. Helena does not have any such patients, said a spokesperson. In related news, nearly 350 Americans who fled the coronavirus zone in China completed a 14-day quarantine at California military bases and were cleared to go home Tuesday, officials announced. A group of 180 people at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield and 166 others at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar near San Diego were medically cleared to leave, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. “These people being released from quarantine pose no health risk to the surrounding community, or to the communities they will be returning to,” the agency said. Two other groups that arrived in government-chartered flights from virus-stricken areas of China are expected to be released from the military bases in California later this week. Travis is also housing about 170 cruise ship passengers who were flown to California Sunday from Japan. They are being housed away from those who arrived from China, officials said. On Tuesday, shuttles were ferrying the evacuees from a hotel at Travis to the base's visitors center, where anxious relatives waited to take them home. “I have no words to describe it. It was a really hard time," Abdullah Alamoudi said of waiting to reunite with his wife and two young daughters. Alamoudi told KTVU-TV he was separated from his family in China after he went to Shanghai on a business trip and his wife and children went to visit family in Wuhan, the city in China that is the epicenter of the outbreak. “We just contacted the (U.S.) embassy and thank God, they picked them up,” Alamoudi said. “Today marks an end to a long, stressful journey for these 166 passengers,” said Dr. Erin Staples, who was leading efforts for the CDC at Miramar. 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Napa County News Posted on: February 18, 2020 First Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Case in Napa County Patient in isolation at Queen of the Valley; second case under investigation (NAPA, CALIF.) A single case of novel coronavirus (COVID-2019) has been confirmed in Napa County, and is under isolation at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. A second patient with symptoms is under investigation at the hospital. Both patients are not residents of Napa County. The two patients arrived at the Queen of the Valley on Monday from Travis Air Force Base in Solano County. The patients were flown to Travis AFB from Japan, where they were under quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Among the cruise ship passengers flown to Travis AFB, seven were identified as needing testing or hospitalization. Five of the seven patients were sent to local hospitals in Solano County. Due to a limited number of isolation beds in Solano County, two patients were transferred to Queen of the Valley. “There is minimal risk for Napa County residents from the arrival of these two patients at the Queen of the Valley,” said Napa County Public Health Officer Karen Relucio, MD. “They are in isolation, and are receiving medical care and undergoing testing.” Amy Herold, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Queen of the Valley, said the hospital is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Napa County Public Health to care for the two patients. “Out of caution, the patients are being monitored in special isolation rooms that have negative pressure to minimize the risk of exposure,” Herold said. “We are following established infection control protocols and working closely with our partners at CDC and Napa County Public Health to ensure the safety and well-being of our caregivers, patients and visitors.” “Our hospital is equipped to handle the virus. Our caregivers are well prepared; they have received training, have practiced for these scenarios and are wearing protective equipment to minimize their risk of exposure. No hospital operations are impacted,” Herold said. The confirmed COVID-19 case tested positive for the virus in Japan, but has not experienced any symptoms associated with the virus so far. The patient under investigation for COVID-19 tested negative for the virus while in Japan, but is experiencing symptoms. The patient is being tested at Queen of the Valley. Both patients are under federal quarantine. The city and state of origin for both patients is not known at this time. Symptoms of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Typically, human coronaviruses cause mild-to-moderate respiratory illness. Symptoms are very similar to the flu, including runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever, and/or shortness of breath. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions may be at increased risk for severe disease. Anyone who has recently traveled from China, or has come in close contact with someone who traveled from China, and develops a fever and lower respiratory symptoms, such as a cough or shortness of breath within 14 days after leaving the area, should first call their health care provider and share travel history and symptoms before visiting the clinic or emergency room. Healthcare providers should call Napa County Public Health immediately. Tips to Protect Yourself and Others No additional precautions are recommended at this time beyond the simple daily precautions that everyone should always take, such as: 1. Washing hands with liquid soap and water, and rubbing for at least 20 seconds; 2. Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing; and 3. Staying home if you are sick. Since flu activity will continue to remain high during this flu season, and symptoms of coronavirus are similar to the flu, Napa County Public Health also recommends getting a flu shot to protect yourself and others from the flu. For the latest updates, go to the CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus website at:Opens in New Window https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

First Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Case in Napa County A single case of novel coronavirus (COVID-2019) has been confirmed in Napa County, and is under isolation at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. A second patient with symptoms is under investigation at the hospital. Both patients are not residents of Napa County. The two patients arrived at the Queen of the Valley on Monday from Travis Air Force Base in Solano County. The patients were flown to Travis AFB from Japan, where they were under quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Among the cruise ship passengers flown to Travis AFB, seven were identified as needing testing or hospitalization. Five of the seven patients were sent to local hospitals in Solano County. https://www.countyofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=125

43 Canadians test positive for new coronavirus on cruise ship in Japan Jackie DunhamCTVNews.ca Staff Writer @JaclynLDunham Contact Published Tuesday, February 18, 2020 9:58AM ESTLast Updated Tuesday, February 18, 2020 1:35PM EST TORONTO -- As the number of Canadians infected with new coronavirus jumps to 43 aboard a cruise ship quarantined in Japan, the government has told remaining passengers to expect a flight home from Tokyo on Thursday. On Tuesday, Global Affairs said 43 of the 256 Canadian passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in a port near Tokyo have tested positive for COVID-19. That number has more than doubled from 24 hours earlier when there were only 15 confirmed Canadian cases. On Tuesday evening local time, Canadians received an email from Global Affairs informing them that a chartered flight is “expected” to depart Japan on Thursday to bring home healthy passengers who aren’t exhibiting any symptoms of the virus. The message didn’t give an exact departure time, but recipients were told they would find out approximately 24 hours before the flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport. CTV News’ Omar Sachedina reported the chartered flight had departed Portugal for Tokyo on Tuesday morning. Passengers were urged to remain on the boat until the flight’s eventual departure, even if are cleared to leave sooner as the previously announced 14-day quarantine ends on Wednesday. “Please note that if you leave the ship before you are instructed to do so, it will not be possible to board the assisted Canadian flight,” the email read. It’s still not clear how many Canadians will be on the flight, however. During a press conference at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in eastern Ontario on Tuesday, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the government hasn’t been in contact with some of the passengers on the cruise ship and others have indicated they would be staying with family in Japan. The email warns that those who don’t take the Canadian government-chartered flight home and travel on their own via commercial means will be subject to the Quarantine Act, which could include a further period in isolation in Canada. Once they arrive at CFB Trenton, the passengers will be assessed and transported to a hotel at the NAV Canada Training Institute in Cornwall, Ont. Hajdu said the length of time evacuees spend in quarantine at the base may vary by person depending on symptoms. “In every circumstance, we'll be considering that particular person's health and the risk of further infection,” she said. The health minister met with health workers, Canadian Armed Forces members, and staff from the Red Cross at the base who have been caring for Canadians and their families who are already under quarantine there. Those evacuees were transported from Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the outbreak, earlier this month. She praised the level of organization and collaboration among professionals and volunteers from the community to accommodate the quarantined individuals. “This is really a demonstration of the generosity of community,” she said. Hajdu also said that morale has been high amongst quarantined evacuees and that people are just relieved to be back in Canada. Health officials said none of the evacuees currently in isolation at the base have exhibited symptoms of the virus so far. In Canada, eight people have tested positive for COVID-19 out of 350 suspected cases. More confirmed cases The Thursday flight should come as welcome news to Canadian passengers who have seen more and more of their fellow travellers removed from the ship because they’ve been infected with the respiratory illness. As of Tuesday morning, Japanese health officials said there were 88 more cases of COVID-19 infection on the ship of 3,700 people. These latest results bring the total number of confirmed cases on the Diamond Princess to 542. It’s the largest number of cases outside of China where the majority of people have been infected. Passenger Kate Bedding said she and her travel companions, Greg and Rose Yerex, all from Port Dover, Ont., have been trying to keep their spirits up amid conflicting reports regarding when they will be allowed off the ship. “Today was difficult,” she told CTV’s Your Morning on Tuesday. “We’ve been keeping our spirits up for two weeks anticipating that we would get off the boat tomorrow and then we learned that no, there’s a change of plan… that we should expect to leave sometime on Thursday.” The group also learned that Greg Yerex had tested positive for COVID-19, and as a result, he will be transported to a hospital in Japan instead of joining them on the flight home. Sachedina spoke with the Greg and Rose Yerex Tuesday morning and said the couple was very emotional when they found out they would be separated. He said Rose Yerex still plans to take the chartered flight back to Ontario. Bedding said she was disappointed to learn the Canadian cruise ship evacuees would be subjected to another quarantine period upon their arrival in Ontario. “We were really not given a good rationale for that,” she said. “I heard one media say it was an abundance of caution.” Hajdu acknowledged Canadian cruise ship passengers’ frustrations during her press conference and said the government is working “as quickly we can” to bring them home. She said the extra precautions were necessary because they’re trying to do their part in containing the global spread of COVID-19. Despite the news, Bedding said she understood why authorities were being so cautious given the recent uptick in cases on the cruise ship. “I suspect that they’re still learning about this virus,” she said. “Nobody wants to be causing anyone to catch this virus so it’s a tough, tough thing, though all of us want to get home.” With files from The Canadian Press and The Associated Press