February 22, 2013
Department of Health (DH) today (February 22) is closely monitoring the health department reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Saudi) to add a new coronavirus infection deaths.
The patient was admitted to hospital on January 29, subsequently died on February 10. The case on February 18, after laboratory tests confirmed. Saudi health authorities are further investigating the cases.
The number of new cases around the world has confirmed infection novel coronavirus caused severe respiratory disease cases increased to thirteen (including seven deaths), six of which came from Saudi Arabia (including four deaths).
Department of Health spokesman said: "The response to the latest development, the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will be more information to follow up cases to WHO and the health sector. Addition, the CHP will remain vigilant, continue to work with the WHO and overseas health departments work closely monitor the latest development of this new type of infectious disease. "
In addition, Hong Kong has been implemented to strengthen the monitoring of the measures of the new type of coronavirus, from today to further strengthen the monitoring of the laboratory tests of a new type of coronavirus.Required to undergo intensive treatment for unexplained pneumonia cases, cases of pneumonia, pneumonia group cases or cases of health care workers infected with pneumonia, regardless of their travel records, authorities the novel coronavirus constancy laboratory.
The spokesman said: "The CHP will continue with various public and private hospitals, medical practitioners and the airport set up monitoring mechanism to monitor any novel coronavirus caused severe respiratory disease suspected cases."
The spokesman stressed: "Hong Kong has found no cases of human infection with the virus."
The spokesman advised travelers to Hong Kong, such as from the countries affected by the new coronavirus and respiratory symptoms should wear a mask and seek medical attention to the doctors to report their travel history. http://www.dh.gov.hk/tc_chi/press/2013/130222-2.html
