Second Confirmed nCoV Case in Japan ex Wuhan 40'sM

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Second Confirmed nCoV Case in Japan ex Wuhan 40'sM

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Outbreak of patients with pneumonia associated with novel coronavirus

At around 1 o'clock today (January 24), the National Institute of Infectious Diseases reported a case of infectious disease related to this new type of coronavirus.
The patient was a traveler living in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, and was reported to have reported a stay in Wuhan when he visited a medical institution on January 20. Thing.
This is the second case in Japan of outbreaks of patients with infectious diseases related to the new coronavirus.
We will carry out proactive epidemiological investigations on this matter, including the identification of close contacts.

Outline
(1) Age: 40's
(2) Gender: Male
(3) Residence: People's Republic of China (Wuhan, Hubei Province)
(4) Symptoms and course:　
Fever since January 14. Visited a
medical institution on January 15 and 17 and had no diagnosis of pneumonia. Follow-up observation
came to Japan on January 19 (the symptoms were calm)
. Follow-up:
On January 22, a fever and sore throat were persistent. He visited a medical institution and found a pneumonia image.
(5) Action history: According to his report, he has not stopped at the seafood market in Wuhan (South China Seafood Castle).
No clear contact with pneumonia patients has been identified in China.
He himself stayed in a different room with his companion, and almost always stayed in the room.
In addition, he said that he wore a mask when moving.
 

◆ Message to the people 　 Going forward, we will work closely with relevant organizations to provide prompt and accurate information. We ask that the citizens take measures against normal infectious diseases, such as wearing masks and thoroughly washing their hands, without worrying too much.   If you are returning or entering the country from Wuhan City, if you have symptoms such as coughing or fever, please be sure to report it at the quarantine station. If symptoms appear in Japan, please wear a mask and contact a medical institution in advance so that you can consult a medical institution as soon as possible. In addition, please declare that you have a history of staying in Wuhan City.

 

 
(Others)
○ We will continue to provide prompt and accurate information, so please cooperate in providing accurate information to the public.
In addition, please refrain from interviewing on site from the viewpoint of protecting the privacy of patients.
 
(Reference) Coronavirus is a virus
that causes infectious diseases widely among humans and animals. There are six known infections that cause humans, but SARS-CoV (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus) and MERS-CoV (middle east respiratory syndrome) can cause severe respiratory illness. Other than coronavirus, infections are limited to non-severe symptoms such as a common cold. See the National Institute of Infectious Diseases information page for more information.
○ National Institute of Infectious Diseases Coronavirus that infects humans
https://www.niid.go.jp/niid/ja/from-idsc/2482-2020-01-10-06-50-40/9303-coronavirus. html

 

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