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Coronavirus Must Be Reported Now in Ohio
However, there are now no known cases of 2019-nCoV on campus, and the health risk to people in North America is low, according to a CDC report . The SARS outbreak in 2003 killed 44 people in the GTA and infected hundreds more. This new strain that started in China does have World Health Organization anxious because symptoms are pretty severe. The best ways to fight against any virus is by was... [Full Article...]
Seven Kiwis registered in the city of Wuhan, shut down by coronavirusb
The reception scheduled on Sunday was to mark India's 71st Republic Day. This wouldn't be the first confirmed case in the U.S., though: that would be the man in Washington state who contracted the virus after returning to the USA from the region around Wuhan, China , where the outbreak began. [Full Article...]
Five US airports now screening travellers for coronavirus
Those having a fever or cough or facing difficulties in breathing will be immediately brought to the nearest hospital upon arrival. "The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority". Earlier, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad told reporters that three people who were among eight Chinese nationals placed under quarantine in Johor Baru, have tested positive for the nov... [Full Article...]
Doctor Dies From Coronavirus in China's Hubei Province
The move comes shortly after McDonald's announced that it will halt operations in five cities in the province. It was understood he had travelled from Wuhan, where the infection outbreak began. Human-to-human transmission has been observed in the virus. At a media briefing on Friday, Ontario's chief medical officer of health said that, unlike SARS, when China tried to hide the extent of th... [Full Article...]
OH says new virus cases must be reported immediately
The Ohio Department of Health has classified Coronavirus as a reportable disease now, by elevating it to a Class A disease. So far, the illness spread to more than 830 people and 25 have died. It took about 36 hours for the first US patient to be tested, receive the results from the CDC in Atlanta and be put in the hospital after he went to a clinic Sunday morning, according to a timeline released... [Full Article...]
Sick passenger sparks coronavirus concerns at Los Angeles airport, officials say
The person, who was traveling with relatives, had flu-like symptoms and was sent for testing. However, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday that it was too early to declare a global emergency. We will keep everyone informed as more information becomes available. Barbara Ferrer, director of the Department of Public Health, said there have been an average of 40 to 60 passengers daily arr... [Full Article...]
Tennessee Tech student being tested for Coronavirus
School officials say health providers quickly recognized that the patient met the testing criteria and are awaiting the results. "The individual is being kept isolated while precautionary testing is being conducted", the school said in a statement. [Full Article...]
Lassa fever in Kano kills Pregnant woman, two doctors
Similarly, the Ondo State Government said 16 people had so far been killed by the deadly Lassa fever while 84 cases were recorded in the state this year. "Other measures taken include; activation of rapid response team, prepositioning of drugs and other consumables, contact tracing as well as daily coordination meeting at the state's emergency operation centre amongst others", the commissioner sai... [Full Article...]