EPIDEMIC SITUATION CONDITIONED BY NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (2019-NCOV)

24 January, 2020

The epidemic situation in China over the emergence of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is tense. About 900 cases were reported in China 26 of which were deaths. In 34 cases patients were cured. Cases have also been reported in Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and the United States.; all of them from China.

As of January 23, the World Health Organization has not declared a "state of emergency of international importance in the field of public health" as the cases are "mild" by clinical character, localization works are effective, and the emergency is viewed only in China. A new approach to the transmission of the infection has been scientifically proven to have been the main cause of the transmission of light snacks, in particular seafood and snakes.

The World Health Organization has called the disease "2019 novel coronavirus”(2019-nCoV).

To avoid getting sick and importing the disease to the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Health urges.

When planning international trips, take into account the epidemic situation in that country.

If you are in China, especially in Wuhan or nearby cities, then

Avoid or exclude access to animal (especially seafood) markets,

Use only well-cooked food, bottled water,

Avoid close contact with patients with respiratory infections,

Do not visit zoos or participate in cultural events involving animals,

Use personal protective equipment (masks),

Wash your hands before coming home and eating.

Ask your doctor if you have any flu symptoms,

If you have come back from China and you have symptoms typical of influenza, then seek medical attention, mentioning travel.

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