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In China there is an outbreak of a new corona virus. Most patients have fever and respiratory complaints. Together with the World Health Organization WHO, the Chinese authorities are currently investigating the corona virus. They also look for the source of the infections and take measures to prevent further spread of the virus.
Patients with new corona virus
Most patients are from or have been from the Wuhan region. The virus has also emerged outside of China. The virus has surfaced in neighboring countries such as Japan or Thailand. The virus has also been detected in patients outside Asia, including in the US, United States, Germany and France.
Symptoms of new corona virus
People with the new coronavirus have a fever and respiratory complaints. Think of coughing, shortness of breath or pneumonia. This new coronavirus differs from the known coronaviruses that occur in humans.
Contagiousness
The disease can be transmitted from person to person. It is not well known how contagious the virus is and how quickly it spreads. The WHO and Chinese government chart the situation from day to day. In the coming period, more will become clear about infectivity.
Chance of a new corona virus in the Netherlands
It is possible that the virus can be detected in a person in the Netherlands. Most of the patients diagnosed outside of China have been in the Wuhan region or have been in contact with someone infected with the new corona virus. If a patient emerges in the Netherlands with the virus, a detailed map will be made of who this patient has been in contact with. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) will monitor all contacts in order to prevent the disease from spreading.
Preparation
Dutch infectious disease doctors are informed by the RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment about the latest state of affairs and the developments surrounding the new corona virus. Furthermore, the RIVM and the Erasmus MC Erasmus Medical Center are testing patients who suspect they might have the virus. This test can only be requested by the GGD or a hospital. All GGDs and hospitals are aware of the protocols how to deal with a patient and what measures must be taken.
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) proclaimed the outbreak an international public health threat (PHEIC Public Health Emergency or International Concern status). The measures that the Netherlands has prepared and are ready for fall within this phase.
Travelers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently issued a negative travel advice for the province of Hubei. The province in which Wuhan is located. An adapted travel advice applies to China: only necessary journeys. For current travel advice click here.
Have you been to mainland China with the exception of Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong and do you have a fever and respiratory symptoms (such as cough, shortness of breath or pneumonia)? Then contact your doctor by telephone. Indicate that you have been to mainland China, with the exception of Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong..
In China there is an outbreak of a new corona virus. Most patients have fever and respiratory complaints. Together with the World Health Organization WHO, the Chinese authorities are currently investigating the corona virus. They also look for the source of the infections and take measures to prevent further spread of the virus.
Patients with new corona virus
Most patients are from or have been from the Wuhan region. The virus has also emerged outside of China. The virus has surfaced in neighboring countries such as Japan or Thailand. The virus has also been detected in patients outside Asia, including in the US, United States, Germany and France.
Symptoms of new corona virus
People with the new coronavirus have a fever and respiratory complaints. Think of coughing, shortness of breath or pneumonia. This new coronavirus differs from the known coronaviruses that occur in humans.
Contagiousness
The disease can be transmitted from person to person. It is not well known how contagious the virus is and how quickly it spreads. The WHO and Chinese government chart the situation from day to day. In the coming period, more will become clear about infectivity.
Chance of a new corona virus in the Netherlands
It is possible that the virus can be detected in a person in the Netherlands. Most of the patients diagnosed outside of China have been in the Wuhan region or have been in contact with someone infected with the new corona virus. If a patient emerges in the Netherlands with the virus, a detailed map will be made of who this patient has been in contact with. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) will monitor all contacts in order to prevent the disease from spreading.
Preparation
Dutch infectious disease doctors are informed by the RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment about the latest state of affairs and the developments surrounding the new corona virus. Furthermore, the RIVM and the Erasmus MC Erasmus Medical Center are testing patients who suspect they might have the virus. This test can only be requested by the GGD or a hospital. All GGDs and hospitals are aware of the protocols how to deal with a patient and what measures must be taken.
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) proclaimed the outbreak an international public health threat (PHEIC Public Health Emergency or International Concern status). The measures that the Netherlands has prepared and are ready for fall within this phase.
Travelers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently issued a negative travel advice for the province of Hubei. The province in which Wuhan is located. An adapted travel advice applies to China: only necessary journeys. For current travel advice click here.
Have you been to mainland China with the exception of Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong and do you have a fever and respiratory symptoms (such as cough, shortness of breath or pneumonia)? Then contact your doctor by telephone. Indicate that you have been to mainland China, with the exception of Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong..