Total of 173 contacts of COVID-19 family cluster in northern Taiwan test negative; travel notice level for Iran and Italy raised to Level 1:Watch
On February 23, 2020, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that with respect to Case #24 of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) linked to a family cluster in northern Taiwan, a total of 533 contacts had been established, of which 194 had been tested. Of the group tested, two persons tested positive (Cases #25 and #26), and 173 tested negative, with the remainder awaiting results.
Iran has seen a rapid growth in COVID-19 cases in recent days, with six deaths from the virus; cases in Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada have also been linked to Iran. In Italy, as of February 22, authorities had reported 52 confirmed COVID-19 cases. The number of confirmed cases has grown rapidly in Lombardy, where Milan is located, including a cluster of infections at a hospital. Authorities have announced school closures, and suspended public activities and public transportation services in designated areas. Based on the risk of COVID-19 infection faced by travelers to Iran and Italy, the CECC has raised its travel notice level to Level 1:Watch for these countries. Travelers to Iran and Italy are advised to practice usual precautions. Medical personnel are advised to postpone any travel plans for these two countries.
Iran has seen a rapid growth in COVID-19 cases in recent days, with six deaths from the virus; cases in Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada have also been linked to Iran. In Italy, as of February 22, authorities had reported 52 confirmed COVID-19 cases. The number of confirmed cases has grown rapidly in Lombardy, where Milan is located, including a cluster of infections at a hospital. Authorities have announced school closures, and suspended public activities and public transportation services in designated areas. Based on the risk of COVID-19 infection faced by travelers to Iran and Italy, the CECC has raised its travel notice level to Level 1:Watch for these countries. Travelers to Iran and Italy are advised to practice usual precautions. Medical personnel are advised to postpone any travel plans for these two countries.
PublishTime 2020/2/23
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