The Ministry of Health is only a way away from strange pneumonia outbreaks in China

There has been 1 person died from coronavirus pneumonia, to proactively prevent disease The Ministry of Health of Vietnam has recommended prevention to the community.

As of 10/01/2020, in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China has recorded 59 cases of acute pneumonia, including 1 death. The cases are all in Wuhan City, there is currently no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission, there has been no recorded cases of ill health workers.

The first death was a 61-year-old man, who frequently went to buy goods at Huanan Market in Wuhan (where many cases of the disease were recorded) and had a history of abdominal tumors and chronic liver disease. Test results showed that there were 41 cases positive for the new strain of coronavirus (including death).

Currently Vietnam has not recorded any cases of suspicion of disease mentioned above. Facing the complicated situation of cases of acute pneumonia caused by a new strain of coronavirus in Wuhan city, the Ministry of Health constantly held meetings to discuss and assess the epidemic situation and preventive measures. Translate.

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Need to control people from the epidemic areas into our country.

The Ministry of Health has directed localities to proactively deploy measures to prevent invasive diseases and be ready to collect, treat and manage cases when detecting the first case (if any).

In order to proactively prevent acute pneumonia caused by the new strain of coronavirus in Wuhan City, the Ministry of Health recommends that people and communities to well implement the following measures:

  1. 1. Limit direct contact with people with acute respiratory infections; When necessary contact with sick people must wear a medical mask properly and keep a distance when in contact.
  2. 2. Keep warm, personal hygiene, wash your hands often with soap, mouthwash with mouthwash to prevent pneumonia.
  3. 3. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, preferably with a cloth or handkerchief to reduce the spread of respiratory secretions.
  4. 4. Limit close contact with animal or wildlife farms.
  5. 5. Those who return from Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China or have close contact with a person with pneumonia in Wuhan City within 14 days if they show signs of fever, cough, shortness of breath, need go to the nearest health facility for timely consultation, examination and treatment.

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