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Nagoya City Confirms Infection of Women in Their 60s Last Month Travels to Hawaii Husband Confirms Infection on March 14 New Corona

Mainichi Newspaper

 

Nagoya City announced on May 15 that a woman in her 60s living in the city tested positive for a new coronavirus infection. A wife of a 60s male who was confirmed infected on the 14th, accompanied by a man when he was transported by emergency on the 13th, and suffered from low-grade fever and headaches the same night. The fever reached 37.6 degrees on the 14th, and she visited a medical institution in the city, was confirmed positive on the 15th, and was hospitalized at another medical institution.

 The couple traveled to Hawaii, USA on January 28, and returned home on February 7. Both couples are Japanese and have not traveled to China for two weeks before the onset. [Atsuko Ota]

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The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) was notified today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that an adult male who traveled to Maui from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 and to Oahu from Feb. 3-7 has been confirmed for COVID-19. The individual is a Japanese national who developed severe symptoms, sought medical care, and was diagnosed and tested after leaving Hawaii and returning home to Japan.

The Department of Health was informed that the individual had no symptoms while traveling on Maui and developed cold-like symptoms with no fever while staying on Oahu.

https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/hawaii-department-of-health-notified-of-confirmed-covid-19-case-who-traveled-to-maui-and-oahu/

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MAUI AND OAHU

Posted on Feb 14, 2020 in Newsroom

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) was notified today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that an adult male who traveled to Maui from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 and to Oahu from Feb. 3-7 has been confirmed for COVID-19. The individual is a Japanese national who developed severe symptoms, sought medical care, and was diagnosed and tested after leaving Hawaii and returning home to Japan.

The Department of Health was informed that the individual had no symptoms while traveling on Maui and developed cold-like symptoms with no fever while staying on Oahu. The department has begun an investigation and is working closely with state, federal and county officials. A medical advisory was sent out today to alert the healthcare community in Hawaii to be vigilant about possible cases.

“The Department of Health has been expecting and preparing for identifying a travel-related case in Hawaii because of the widespread outbreak in China and other areas of the world. The state is more than ready with aggressive control and prevention measures as we work closely with our medical community and response partners,” said Health Director Bruce Anderson. “We are committed to keeping the public fully informed and will continue to provide updates as this situation unfolds.”

“The individual had no symptoms while on Maui and was not contagious,” said Dr. Sarah Park, state epidemiologist. “There is no increased risk on Maui from possible exposure. On Oahu, the individual had cold-like symptoms with no fever. I have alerted physicians that it’s possible that cases may surface sometime before Feb. 21 because the onset of illness is generally within 14 days.”

While traveling on Oahu, the individual stayed with his wife at a timeshare at the Grand Wakikian by Hilton Grand Vacations. The individual did not seek medical care in Hawaii and may have worn a mask during parts of his travel. DOH was informed that the individual wore a mask during his flight back to Japan. Using an mask when you are ill can protect others from becoming infected.

The Department of Health is committed to sharing information as it becomes available.  People are urged not spread misinformation or inaccurate statements that are not confirmed, and keep updated and informed on the situation. Everyone can help prevent the spread of respiratory illness with these everyday actions.

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household
    cleaning spray or wipe.

Get your flu shot. With current seasonal influenza activity, it is likely there will be confusion as persons with influenza will exhibit similar signs and symptoms such as fever and cough. We strongly recommend residents 6 months and older protect themselves against flu by receiving the seasonal influenza vaccination.

For information on the 2019-nCoV outbreak, including information for clinicians and public health professionals, visit the following websites.

Call Aloha United Way’s 211 hotline for information by phone, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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PDF: DOH notified of confirmed COVID-19 case who traveled to Maui and Oahu

 

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Visitor who had ‘cold-like symptoms’ in Hawaii diagnosed with coronavirus in Japan

 

Visitor who had ‘cold-like symptoms’ in Hawaii diagnosed with coronavirus in Japan
By HNN Staff | February 14, 2020 at 12:15 PM HST - Updated February 14 at 5:46 PM

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A visitor who exhibited “cold-like symptoms” while in the islands earlier this month was diagnosed with coronavirus after returning to Japan, officials confirmed.

In a news conference Friday, state health officials said:

  • The adult male traveler did not have any symptoms while visiting Maui from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.
  • But he did begin to exhibit “cold-like symptoms” while on Oahu from Feb. 3 to Feb. 7.
  • On Oahu, he stayed at the Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations. The state is still seeking more details on his exact itinerary, including which flights he was on.
  • He was diagnosed with the virus on Feb. 8, after returning to Japan. Japanese news reports say that he had a fever of about 102 degrees.

The governor and state Health Department sought to reassure the public about the risk of transmission and stressed that the state’s health care facilities are equipped to handle additional cases if they arise.

“We do believe this is a serious concern,” said Governor David Ige. "As we get more information about his specific itinerary or places that he visited, then we will examine that and identify any of those workers who might have been exposed.”

 

State Health Director Bruce Anderson said it’s likely the visitor was exposed before he left for Hawaii or while on his way here.

“The Department of Health is sending out a medical advisory to all the health care providers in the state to be on alert for possible cases,” said Anderson.

They also said Hawaii residents can take precautions now to reduce their chances of contracting the coronavirus ― and the seasonal flu.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/02/14/governor-japanese-visitor-recently-hawaii-confirmed-have-coronavirus/

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Patient 5 (Aichi Prefecture)
(1) Age: 60s
(2) Gender: Male
(3) Place of residence: Aichi Prefecture
(4) Symptoms, progress:
February 3 Cold-like symptoms appeared.
Feb. 8 Fever: 39 ° C. Visit a nearby doctor.
February 10 Anorexia appeared, a nearby doctor was re-examined, and pneumonia was observed.
February 13 Fluctuated. He was transported by emergency to a medical institution in Aichi Prefecture and was hospitalized. Collected samples for new coronavirus testing.
February 14 A PCR test was conducted at a local health research institute in Aichi Prefecture and found to be positive.
(5) Action history:
Stayed in Hawaii for travel purposes from January 28 to February 7.
He had been recuperating at home since February 8. He wore a mask while flying and going out.

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_09539.html

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1 patient summary
Ages: 60s (Japanese nationality)
gender male
Place of residence: Aichi prefecture (Owari district)
Main symptoms: fever
* This is an acquaintance of a new coronavirus-positive patient announced by Nagoya City on Saturday, February 15.
2 progress
February 15 38 degrees fever. Consult a medical institution in the prefecture *
February 16 Genetic testing by Aichi Prefectural Institute of Health found positive for new coronavirus
 Hospitalized at the medical institution where the consultation was made
* After wearing a mask, etc., the patient is consulted while avoiding contact with other patients.
To citizens of the prefecture
○ For the residents of the prefecture, do not worry about excessive cough etiquette and hand washing.
We ask that you take measures against infectious diseases such as the bottom.

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/10906000/000596299.pdf

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Contact (also 60M) of 60M from Owari District in Aichi Prefecture in Japan also COVID confirmed.

This man is an acquaintance of a 60-year-old male patient living in the Owari district where the infection was confirmed on the 16th, and he had met for several hours three days ago on 14th of this month.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20200217/amp/k10012289781000.html

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Aichi A new 60-year-old man confirmed a new virus infection in a man in the 60th prefecture

Aichi A new 60-year-old man confirmed a new virus infection in a man in the 60th prefecture
It was newly confirmed that men in their 60s living in Aichi Prefecture were infected with the new coronavirus. A man is an acquaintance of a patient whose infection was confirmed on the 16th, and this is the sixth such case in Aichi Prefecture where infection was confirmed.
According to Aichi Prefecture, the newly confirmed infection was a male in his 60s living in the Owari district of the prefecture, who had consulted a medical institution in Aichi prefecture on February 17 due to fever and full body slump.

Subsequently, a genetic test was conducted at the Aichi Prefectural Institute of Public Health in Nagoya, and it was confirmed that the patient was infected with the new coronavirus.

Men are hospitalized with mild pneumonia findings, but their condition is stable.

This is the sixth case in Aichi Prefecture where infection has been confirmed.

This man is an acquaintance of a 60-year-old male patient living in the Owari district where the infection was confirmed on the 16th, and he had met for several hours three days ago on 14th of this month.

Aichi Prefecture is also examining places where newly confirmed men have dropped in and other contacts.
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