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Cathay Pacific Aircraft Carried a Wuhan Coronavirus victim Continued to be Used Without Disinfection for Over 30 Times
The second confirmed case of Wuhan pneumonia in Japan was a passenger who transited from Wuhan to Tokyo via Hong Kong on January 19. Cathay Pacific confirmed the two flights the patient took this evening (Jan 24) and said it would disinfect the two aeroplanes.
According to records, the patient stayed in Hong Kong shortly for only 1 hour and 50 minutes, but the two aeroplanes he flew on were later used for another 18 and 15 flights to and from 12 destinations respectively.
Staff members of Cathay Pacific revealed that routine cleaning work of a plane is usually roughly conducted. They expressed their deep concern that it is insufficient to inhabit any virus.
Source: Apple Daily
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/20200124/X7VWFYCL3M4U5OSL5WPKGSKXCM/
#Jan24 #ChinesePneumonia #Wuhan #GlobalOutbreak
The second confirmed case of Wuhan pneumonia in Japan was a passenger who transited from Wuhan to Tokyo via Hong Kong on January 19. Cathay Pacific confirmed the two flights the patient took this evening (Jan 24) and said it would disinfect the two aeroplanes.
According to records, the patient stayed in Hong Kong shortly for only 1 hour and 50 minutes, but the two aeroplanes he flew on were later used for another 18 and 15 flights to and from 12 destinations respectively.
Staff members of Cathay Pacific revealed that routine cleaning work of a plane is usually roughly conducted. They expressed their deep concern that it is insufficient to inhabit any virus.
Source: Apple Daily
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/20200124/X7VWFYCL3M4U5OSL5WPKGSKXCM/
#Jan24 #ChinesePneumonia #Wuhan #GlobalOutbreak
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Citizens call for shut-down of High-speed Rail to Stop Coronavirus Pneumonia From Spreading to Hong Kong
As Wuhan Pneumonia hastily spreading around the globe, citizens initiated “Seal the High Speed Rail Operation”, demanding the government to shut down the broader connecting China to prevent the virus from spread into Hong Kong.
It was sighted at West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station on January 26 that Police officers have put on filter masks and protective goggles.
Editor's note: Although Hong Kong raised its alerts to the highest level on January 25, the Chief Executive of HKSAR refused to close down the boarder connecting China, the most effective way to contain the deadly contagion as top microbiologists recommended. The high-speed rail is the most common way for Wuhan residents to travel to Hong Kong.
#Jan26 #ChinaPneumonia #Wuhan #GlobalOutbreak #HighSpeedRail
As Wuhan Pneumonia hastily spreading around the globe, citizens initiated “Seal the High Speed Rail Operation”, demanding the government to shut down the broader connecting China to prevent the virus from spread into Hong Kong.
It was sighted at West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station on January 26 that Police officers have put on filter masks and protective goggles.
Editor's note: Although Hong Kong raised its alerts to the highest level on January 25, the Chief Executive of HKSAR refused to close down the boarder connecting China, the most effective way to contain the deadly contagion as top microbiologists recommended. The high-speed rail is the most common way for Wuhan residents to travel to Hong Kong.
#Jan26 #ChinaPneumonia #Wuhan #GlobalOutbreak #HighSpeedRail
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Beijing closes Wuhan's Borders to Contain Escalating WARS Threat; Yet Mainlanders in HK Still Confident in Government Policies
The pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan is getting increasingly severe, and the number of confirmed cases in Beijing is also picking up, causing dire public concern. On Saturday (January 25), the Beijing Municipal Transportation Department confirmed that as a preventive measure, all inter-provincial land transportation in Beijing will be shut down from Sunday (January 26), with recovery time undecided.
The Cultural Tourism Bureau has confirmed that starting from next Monday (January 27), all tour groups, including outbound groups, will be suspended.
Source from the Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau also confirmed that mainland tours to Beijing have already been stopped on January 24. Starting January 27, not only the mainland, but all outbound tour groups, air tickets, hotels and other services from Beijing will also be suspended. Refund and other issued would be followed-up and resolved by travel agencies in accordance with the contract and related laws.
Amidst an increase in confirmed cases and death tolls in China in past few days, mainlanders who came to Hong Kong for New Year holiday continued to show great confidence in the Government, believing that they will put the WARS outbreak under control. Many of them visiting the two theme parks in Hong Kong did not even bother to wear face masks. A tourist from Dongguan said, “the government has put in place policies. What is there to worry about?”
Sources: Oriental Daily, Apple Daily
#Jan25 #ChinesePneumonia #Wuhan #GlobalOutbreak
The pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan is getting increasingly severe, and the number of confirmed cases in Beijing is also picking up, causing dire public concern. On Saturday (January 25), the Beijing Municipal Transportation Department confirmed that as a preventive measure, all inter-provincial land transportation in Beijing will be shut down from Sunday (January 26), with recovery time undecided.
The Cultural Tourism Bureau has confirmed that starting from next Monday (January 27), all tour groups, including outbound groups, will be suspended.
Source from the Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau also confirmed that mainland tours to Beijing have already been stopped on January 24. Starting January 27, not only the mainland, but all outbound tour groups, air tickets, hotels and other services from Beijing will also be suspended. Refund and other issued would be followed-up and resolved by travel agencies in accordance with the contract and related laws.
Amidst an increase in confirmed cases and death tolls in China in past few days, mainlanders who came to Hong Kong for New Year holiday continued to show great confidence in the Government, believing that they will put the WARS outbreak under control. Many of them visiting the two theme parks in Hong Kong did not even bother to wear face masks. A tourist from Dongguan said, “the government has put in place policies. What is there to worry about?”
Sources: Oriental Daily, Apple Daily
#Jan25 #ChinesePneumonia #Wuhan #GlobalOutbreak
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#WuhanPneumonia #GlobalOutbreak
4 steps to properly wear a mask
1. Look
Make sure the colored side face outward with the metallic strip uppermost.
2. Wear
Hold on to the ear-loops on both sides of the mask. Make sure the center position of the mask is facing your nose, and then put elastic bands around both ears.
3. Adjust
Extend the surgical mask to fully cover the mouth, the nose and the chin.
4. Press
Mould the metallic strip over the nose bridge and the surgical mask should fit snugly over the face.
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4 steps to properly wear a mask
1. Look
Make sure the colored side face outward with the metallic strip uppermost.
2. Wear
Hold on to the ear-loops on both sides of the mask. Make sure the center position of the mask is facing your nose, and then put elastic bands around both ears.
3. Adjust
Extend the surgical mask to fully cover the mouth, the nose and the chin.
4. Press
Mould the metallic strip over the nose bridge and the surgical mask should fit snugly over the face.
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The top 5 countries or regions receiving airline travellers from 18 high-risk cities in China includes: Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea.
The other map shows the territories within China that are the most susceptible to a massive Coronavirus outbreak based on Chinese New Year travel data.
Source: WorldPop Project
#Jan27 #ChinesePneumonia #Wuhan #GlobalOutbreak
The other map shows the territories within China that are the most susceptible to a massive Coronavirus outbreak based on Chinese New Year travel data.
Source: WorldPop Project
#Jan27 #ChinesePneumonia #Wuhan #GlobalOutbreak
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WHO Acknowledged “Diction Error” in Risk Assessment of Coronavirus on Regions and the World
On Jan 27, the World Health Organisation revised the risk assessment of Wuhan pneumonia in China to "very high risk” while its risk to regions and the world to “high”. The report states in a footnote that there was a “diction error” in previous reports published on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th stating global risk as “moderate”.
Antoine Flahault of the Swiss School of Public Health criticised that during an interview by AFP ,” This is a mistake, it is definitely a blunder ... I really think it is a grave mistake, and it has been corrected now.”
Harvard University Public Health Specialist Eric Feigl-Ding expressed on Twitter that the new coronavirus is severe and he called on WHO to include it as soon as possible in an international public health emergency.
Source: Stand News #Jan28
#ChinesePneumonia #Wuhan #GlobalOutbreak #WHO
On Jan 27, the World Health Organisation revised the risk assessment of Wuhan pneumonia in China to "very high risk” while its risk to regions and the world to “high”. The report states in a footnote that there was a “diction error” in previous reports published on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th stating global risk as “moderate”.
Antoine Flahault of the Swiss School of Public Health criticised that during an interview by AFP ,” This is a mistake, it is definitely a blunder ... I really think it is a grave mistake, and it has been corrected now.”
Harvard University Public Health Specialist Eric Feigl-Ding expressed on Twitter that the new coronavirus is severe and he called on WHO to include it as soon as possible in an international public health emergency.
Source: Stand News #Jan28
#ChinesePneumonia #Wuhan #GlobalOutbreak #WHO
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Steps to Wearing your Medical Face Mask the Right Way:
1. Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer before putting on the mask
2. Make sure the colored side faces outwards with the wired edge on top
3. Stretch and position the elastic straps around your ears
4. Press and secure the wired edge on your nose bridge
5. Pull the mask folds downwards so it covers your nose, mouth and chin
6. Pinch the wired edge so and press it firmly around your nose bridge
7. Ensure that the sides of the face mask is pressing securely against your cheek, and avoid touching the mask afterwards
8. To remove the mask, touch only the elastic straps * Folding the mask is not necessary*
9. Dispose of a used mask in a trash can with lid, then wash your hands thoroughly
#WuhanPneumonia #NewCoronavurus #GlobalOutbreak
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1. Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer before putting on the mask
2. Make sure the colored side faces outwards with the wired edge on top
3. Stretch and position the elastic straps around your ears
4. Press and secure the wired edge on your nose bridge
5. Pull the mask folds downwards so it covers your nose, mouth and chin
6. Pinch the wired edge so and press it firmly around your nose bridge
7. Ensure that the sides of the face mask is pressing securely against your cheek, and avoid touching the mask afterwards
8. To remove the mask, touch only the elastic straps * Folding the mask is not necessary*
9. Dispose of a used mask in a trash can with lid, then wash your hands thoroughly
#WuhanPneumonia #NewCoronavurus #GlobalOutbreak
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UAE Confirms its First Case of Wuhan Pneumonia; First in the Middle East
United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed its first case of 2019-ncov in the Middle East. The patient was from Wuhan, where there are 3554 confirmed cases in Hubei, accounting for 125 deaths (~93%) out of the 135 in mainland China.
Source: NOW #Jan29
#WuhanPneumonia #GlobalOutbreak
United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed its first case of 2019-ncov in the Middle East. The patient was from Wuhan, where there are 3554 confirmed cases in Hubei, accounting for 125 deaths (~93%) out of the 135 in mainland China.
Source: NOW #Jan29
#WuhanPneumonia #GlobalOutbreak
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#ChinesePneumonia
Foreign reporters witness police and medics in protective suits dealing with a corpse on streets of Wuhan
An AFP Reporter saw a dead man on the street on Thursday (January 30), a block from the Wuhan Number Six Hospital, one of the main medical centres for treating those with virus symptoms.
Although he could not get details from police and health officials regarding how the man had died, the reaction of the police and medical staff in hazmat suits, as well as some of the bystanders, highlighted the fear pervading the city.
It was also mentioned in the article that in the two hours that AFP was at the scene observing, at least 15 ambulances passed by, attending to other calls.
Source: AFP
#Jan31 #GlobalOutbreak
Foreign reporters witness police and medics in protective suits dealing with a corpse on streets of Wuhan
An AFP Reporter saw a dead man on the street on Thursday (January 30), a block from the Wuhan Number Six Hospital, one of the main medical centres for treating those with virus symptoms.
Although he could not get details from police and health officials regarding how the man had died, the reaction of the police and medical staff in hazmat suits, as well as some of the bystanders, highlighted the fear pervading the city.
It was also mentioned in the article that in the two hours that AFP was at the scene observing, at least 15 ambulances passed by, attending to other calls.
Source: AFP
#Jan31 #GlobalOutbreak
Yahoo
AFP reporters witness police and medics in protective suits dealing with a dead body in Wuhan
A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand. On what would typically be a crowded street in Wuhan, an industrial city of 11 million under quarantine, there are…
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UK Unable to Evacuate Its Citizens From Coronavirus-hit Wuhan
While officials in Japan and the US have already brought home its citizens stuck at the epicentre of the Coronavirus, a planned flight to bring British nationals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan back to the UK will not leave on Thursday as China has not yet granted Whitehall permission to evacuate its citizens.
Source: The Independent
#Jan31 #GlobalOutbreak #ChinesePneumonia
UK Unable to Evacuate Its Citizens From Coronavirus-hit Wuhan
While officials in Japan and the US have already brought home its citizens stuck at the epicentre of the Coronavirus, a planned flight to bring British nationals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan back to the UK will not leave on Thursday as China has not yet granted Whitehall permission to evacuate its citizens.
Source: The Independent
#Jan31 #GlobalOutbreak #ChinesePneumonia
The Independent
Coronavirus: UK will no longer fly Britons out of virus-hit Wuhan on Thursday
A planned flight to bring British nationals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan back to the UK will not leave on Thursday as China has not yet granted Westminster permission to evacuate its citizens, the