Emerging Novel Corona virus Outbreak
The Alaska Section of Epidemiology is closely monitoring the rapidly-emerging outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Additional cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States. There are currently no confirmed cases in Alaska.
We are working with CDC and other state and local public health partners to respond to this emerging public health threat.
The Alaska Section of Epidemiology is closely monitoring the rapidly-emerging outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Additional cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States. There are currently no confirmed cases in Alaska.
We are working with CDC and other state and local public health partners to respond to this emerging public health threat.
2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Wuhan, China
On January 9, 2020, the World Health Organization reported that a novel (new) coronavirus had been preliminarily identified by Chinese authorities. The virus is associated with an outbreak of pneumonia that started in late December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.\
On January 9, 2020, the World Health Organization reported that a novel (new) coronavirus had been preliminarily identified by Chinese authorities. The virus is associated with an outbreak of pneumonia that started in late December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.\
Coronavirus Information
What is the 2019 novel coronavirus?
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV, is a new respiratory virus that was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, in China. Many of the earlier patients in China had links to a seafood and animal market, suggesting the virus was spreading from animal-to-people. However, a growing number of patients have reported no exposure to animal markets which indicates that the virus is spreading person-to-person. It is unclear how the virus is spreading between people at this time. The genetic tree of 2019-nCoV is being analyzed to determine the specific source of the virus.
What are coronaviruses?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of these viruses cause illness in people and others circulate among animals, for example camels, bats and cats. There are several known coronaviruses that infect people and usually only cause mild respiratory disease, such as the common cold. However, at least two previously identified coronaviruses have caused severe disease, the Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, SARS-CoV, and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, MERS-CoV. SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV are NOT the cause of the current outbreak.
What is the 2019 novel coronavirus?
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV, is a new respiratory virus that was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, in China. Many of the earlier patients in China had links to a seafood and animal market, suggesting the virus was spreading from animal-to-people. However, a growing number of patients have reported no exposure to animal markets which indicates that the virus is spreading person-to-person. It is unclear how the virus is spreading between people at this time. The genetic tree of 2019-nCoV is being analyzed to determine the specific source of the virus.
What are coronaviruses?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of these viruses cause illness in people and others circulate among animals, for example camels, bats and cats. There are several known coronaviruses that infect people and usually only cause mild respiratory disease, such as the common cold. However, at least two previously identified coronaviruses have caused severe disease, the Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, SARS-CoV, and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, MERS-CoV. SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV are NOT the cause of the current outbreak.
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Today-19/2/2020
We are in the middle of the seasonal onset of influenza-like illnesses, and as you may have seen in the news, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of a 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This novel coronavirus is a respiratory tract illness that presents flu-like symptoms. It was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and has spread to several countries, including five cases in the US.
This could potentially be a serious and highly contagious illness; therefore, in an effort to educate our community, we are sharing important information about this virus and what to do if you suspect that you fit the following criteria and are experiencing symptoms:
Fever AND symptoms of lower respiratory illness (e.g., cough, chest pain, shortness of breath) and in the last 14 days before symptom onset had:
- A history of travel from or through the Wuhan City, China, hub, or mainland China.
- Close contact with a person who is under investigation for 2019-nCOV while that person was ill.
Fever OR symptoms of lower respiratory illness (e.g., cough, chest pain, shortness of breath) and in the last 14 days before symptom onset:
- Had close contact with an ill laboratory-confirmed 2019-nCoV patient.
If you are experiencing any symptoms, please seek medical attention right away. Call your healthcare provider first to alert them of your recent travel history and/or symptoms. If you’re a student, you can make an appointment at Student Health; just call ahead at 631-632-6740 so they’re ready for you.
While the CDC considers this a serious public health condition, 2019-nCoV has not been found to be spreading in the United States. Based on current information, the risk to New York residents is considered low.
For the latest updates on 2019-nCoV, visit the CDC website.
For further information, including how to prevent spread of the disease, travel guidance and what to do if you think you might be infected
If you have travelled from mainland China on or after 1 February 2020, or have been in Hubei Province, China in the past 14 days:
- stay at home (self-quarantine)
- avoid public settings - this means you should not attend work, school, childcare or university or go to other public places such as restaurants, cinemas or shopping centres and should not use public transport
- do this for 14 days after landing in Australia (other than when seeking medical care)
If you have been in close contact with someone who already has novel coronavirus:
- stay at home (self-quarantine)
- avoid public settings for 14 days after you last came into contact with them
If you fall into the risk groups above and begin to feel unwell and develop a fever or shortness of breath, a cough or respiratory illness during your period of isolation (self-quarantine), you should seek immediate medical attention.
Call ahead to your GP or emergency department and mention your travel history before you arrive.
If you are concerned call the Department of Health and Human Service’s coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
If you are not in any of the risk groups above, you should go about your daily life and travel and work or study as normal.
What else can you do?
- You should pay close attention to good hand hygiene. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue - or cough into your elbow. Dispose of the tissue into a bin and then wash your hands afterwards.
- Face masks are not recommended for use by members of the public in Victoria, although anyone who wants to be cautious can of course choose to wear one.
Further information is available in the resources section below.
from yesterday
We are in the middle of the seasonal onset of influenza-like illnesses, and as you may have seen in the news, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of a 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This novel coronavirus is a respiratory tract illness that presents flu-like symptoms. It was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and has spread to several countries, including five cases in the US.
This could potentially be a serious and highly contagious illness; therefore, in an effort to educate our community, we are sharing important information about this virus and what to do if you suspect that you fit the following criteria and are experiencing symptoms:
Fever AND symptoms of lower respiratory illness (e.g., cough, chest pain, shortness of breath) and in the last 14 days before symptom onset had:
- A history of travel from or through the Wuhan City, China, hub, or mainland China.
- Close contact with a person who is under investigation for 2019-nCOV while that person was ill.
Fever OR symptoms of lower respiratory illness (e.g., cough, chest pain, shortness of breath) and in the last 14 days before symptom onset:
- Had close contact with an ill laboratory-confirmed 2019-nCoV patient.
If you are experiencing any symptoms, please seek medical attention right away. Call your healthcare provider first to alert them of your recent travel history and/or symptoms. If you’re a student, you can make an appointment at Student Health; just call ahead at 631-632-6740 so they’re ready for you.
While the CDC considers this a serious public health condition, 2019-nCoV has not been found to be spreading in the United States. Based on current information, the risk to New York residents is considered low.
For the latest updates on 2019-nCoV, visit the CDC website.
For further information, including how to prevent spread of the disease, travel guidance and what to do if you think you might be infected
If you have travelled from mainland China on or after 1 February 2020, or have been in Hubei Province, China in the past 14 days:
- stay at home (self-quarantine)
- avoid public settings - this means you should not attend work, school, childcare or university or go to other public places such as restaurants, cinemas or shopping centres and should not use public transport
- do this for 14 days after landing in Australia (other than when seeking medical care)
If you have been in close contact with someone who already has novel coronavirus:
- stay at home (self-quarantine)
- avoid public settings for 14 days after you last came into contact with them
If you fall into the risk groups above and begin to feel unwell and develop a fever or shortness of breath, a cough or respiratory illness during your period of isolation (self-quarantine), you should seek immediate medical attention.
Call ahead to your GP or emergency department and mention your travel history before you arrive.
If you are concerned call the Department of Health and Human Service’s coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
If you are not in any of the risk groups above, you should go about your daily life and travel and work or study as normal.
What else can you do?
- You should pay close attention to good hand hygiene. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue - or cough into your elbow. Dispose of the tissue into a bin and then wash your hands afterwards.
- Face masks are not recommended for use by members of the public in Victoria, although anyone who wants to be cautious can of course choose to wear one.
Further information is available in the resources section below.
Current travel advice
The Australian Government has announced travel restrictions and has advised that visitors from mainland China who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents, or their dependents will not be allowed entry into Australia. The Australian Government has also recommended that Australians should not travel to mainland China at the current time.
The Australian Government has announced travel restrictions and has advised that visitors from mainland China who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents, or their dependents will not be allowed entry into Australia. The Australian Government has also recommended that Australians should not travel to mainland China at the current time.
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