Health Two patients identified, their entourage followed closely. Coronavirus: 201 people under surveillance
Identified by the Institut de Veille Sanitaire, potential patients were contacted. The Minister Marisol Touraine, said that we should not "cause concern".
All persons who have been in contact with the two patients with the new coronavirus are subject to "close supervision of health authorities." That, in essence, what was stated yesterday during a press conference, Marisol Touraine.
Three investigations
However, the Minister of Health wanted to reassure: "Professionals, doctors consider that there is no need to be overly concerned."
In fact, 201 people were identified by the Institute of Health: 124 people in contact with the first patient, 38 people in contact with the second, mainly around her, and 39 people who participated in the trip to Dubai in which the first patient has been achieved. They are French or Belgian. Thus, three surveys are being conducted ... The Executive Director of the Institute of Health, Françoise Weber, said he was recommended to follow all hygiene measures and wear a mask if they experience flu-like symptoms . 38 people in prolonged contact with the second patient even been instructed to stay at home.
However, the minister assured the "total mobilization of public authorities." But "there is no alarm, to cause concern," she concluded. François Bricaire, Head of Infectious Diseases at the Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, agreed in its meaning: "We must be vigilant, but not more, and we should not be worried about it." But he still said: "Even if it's for people, something severe, with no significant mortality." Indeed, in 34 cases in the world reported coronavirus World Health Organization, 18 died, including 15 in Saudi Arabia. Professor of Parasitology at the Cochin Hospital, Patrice Bourée slice: "It is still known for almost eight months and it was so bad as that, there would be more deaths. [...] We can not consider that today it is a virus that will spread very quickly and will reach many people, otherwise it would already be done.
"http://www.leprogres.fr/sante/2013/05/12/coronavirus-201-personnes-sous-surveillance
"http://www.leprogres.fr/sante/2013/05/12/coronavirus-201-personnes-sous-surveillance
