THE GCP • MAY 8, 2013 • 3:46 P.M.
French health authorities have identified the first case of the new coronavirus, which created panic in the Middle East and Asia.According to agency Reuters , the virus was detected in a person who has recently returned from a trip to the United Arab Emirates. Ministry of Health in Paris said that this is the first and so far only confirmed case in France. Medical Forum said that the patient was admitted to a special reserve and placed under quarantine. "So far there is no reason to panic, the situation is closely monitored," said a representative of the World Health Organization (WHO). Globally The virus, which initially manifests as the common cold and is part of the same group infection with SARS , made in September and more than 30 victims, 18 have died. SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) scare the whole world at the end 2003, when the virus killed 800 people.http://www.antena3.ro/externe/noul-coronavirus-a-fost-depistat-in-europa-oms-nu-sunt-motive-de-panica-213425.html