01/04/2020 Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Commission's Report on Unexplained Viral Pneumonia

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Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Commission's Report on

Unexplained Viral Pneumonia
Published: 2020-01-11Source : Health Emergency Office

After the pathogen of "unknown cause of viral pneumonia" was initially

determined to be a new type of coronavirus, the national, provincial and
municipal expert groups immediately revised and improved the plans for
diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of unexplained viral pneumonia. The
Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Committee has organized tests on existing
patient specimens. As of 14:00 on January 10, 2020, the detection of pathogenic
nucleic acids has been completed. The national, provincial and municipal expert
groups comprehensively judged the clinical manifestations, epidemiological
history, and laboratory test results of patients admitted to the hospital for
observation, treatment, and preliminary diagnosis of 41 cases of pneumonia with
new coronavirus infection, of which 2 have been discharged, Seven cases were
severe and one died. The remaining patients were in stable condition. All 739
close contacts, including 419 medical staff, have undergone medical observation
and no related cases have been found.
Since the outbreak, with the support of the state and Hubei Province,
Wuhan has cooperated with relevant departments to carry out the prevention and
treatment in an orderly manner. First, we have tried our best to treat patients.
Develop a work plan for diagnosis and treatment, and effectively implement
early detection, early diagnosis, early isolation, and early treatment, and focus

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on experts and resources to give full treatment. The second is to carry out in-
depth epidemiological investigations. The investigation found that the patients
were mainly operating and purchasing staff of the South China Seafood
Wholesale Market in Wuhan City. On January 1, 2020, the South China Seafood
Wholesale Market has been closed and measures have been taken to further
strengthen disease prevention guidance and environmental hygiene in public
places in the city, especially the farmers' market. management. The third is to
widely publicize the knowledge of disease prevention and enhance public
awareness of self-protection. The fourth is to cooperate with the state and
province to carry out pathogenic research. The fifth is to cooperate with the
National Health and Health Commission to report the epidemic situation
information to the World Health Organization in a timely manner.
No new cases have been detected since January 3, 2020. At present, no
medical staff infections have been found, and no clear evidence of human-to-
human transmission has been found. Our city will continue to strengthen patient
treatment, epidemiological investigations, carry out in-depth patriotic health
campaigns, do a good job in spreading knowledge of disease prevention, and
safeguard the health of the people.
At present, it is in the season of high incidence of infectious diseases in
winter and spring. The public must maintain indoor air circulation, try to avoid
closed public areas and crowded places, and wear masks if necessary. If you
have fever, respiratory infection symptoms, especially persistent fever, go to a
medical institution in time. (Source: Wuhan Municipal Health Committee)

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