The corona virus, which is thought to have originated in Wuhan, China is becoming the center of international attention
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| The corona virus outbreak first appeared in China. During its development, the new type of virus began to spread widely. At least four countries in Southeast Asia have announced positive cases of the corona virus. In Vietnam, two people from "Panda Country" received treatment in hospital after test results showed they had the virus. Before the discovery of this corona virus, China was shocked by SARS in 2003-2004. At that time the SARS epidemic was caused by the Chinese people's habit of eating ferrets. The first case of SARS in the world was recorded in Guangdong in November 2002. Reporting from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), SARS killed nearly 800 people in the world. Not only that, the H5N1 virus, bird flu also appeared in China in 1997. It was first detected in geese in China and mutated to humans from infected birds. |
Lifestyle and eating exotic foods source of virus
According to CDC records, bird flu virus killed around 455 people from all over the world. So why do a number of dangerous virus appear in China? Hospital infection consultant Dr. Soetomo, Dr. dr. Dominicus Husada SpA.K. explain various deadly virus can appear in China, among others, due to a number of things. First, starting from the vast territory of China, the enormous population of China, to the pattern of life and eating patterns are not common. "The lifestyle and eating patterns of exotic foods are popular in China," he said, Friday (01/24/2020). Dominicus also confirmed that some of the outbreaks of the virus originated from unusual eating habits. "Exactly. That's what was done in Wuhan. It was down for a while, then up again (the case)," he said. Provisional allegations of corona virus in Wuhan originated from bats. "So far, one of the main sources of transmitting unknown virus including corona virus is bats," he added.
The Huanan Seafood Market is a market that is a source of virus outbreaks
Reporting from the South China Morning Post (01/22/2020), the Huanan Seafood Market is a market that is the source of this virus outbreak. There are sold 100 varieties of live animals and poultry, ranging from foxes to wolves, masked weasels, crabs, shrimp, turtles, snakes, rats, porcupines, birds, and more. There are also live animals such as tiger frogs, snakes, porcupines, and other wildlife. Furthermore, Dominicus said in China many eat raw meat immediately. How to eat even more brutal than Thailand. "If (the meat) is cooked, the risk is much lower," he said again. In Indonesia, he continued, there are also markets that sell a variety of unusual animals for consumption, such as in Tomohon, North Sulawesi. But according to him there had never been a report on a strange case. In Tomohon, the meat is also cooked, not raw, like in Wuhan. "I think the Wuhan case is more complicated because there is person-to-person transmission. If only animal-to-person transmission is very helpful, closing the market," he said.
Isolation is the best way in terms of preventing the spread of the virus
Even though it is in the middle of the world's attention, he reminded the public not to be too afraid. Also don't get the wrong focus, because in fact many health problems in Indonesia are more serious than the matter of Wuhan. "If you can't, don't eat the usual ones," he continued. When alluded to related to the possibility of corona virus in Wuhan to Indonesia, he added, it is very possible. That is because of the movement of humans from one place to another. Although the Chinese government has done isolation, it is proven that a number of countries have announced there will be a case of the spread of the corona virus. "The infected but not severe symptoms are not visible. They can still transmit. But isolation is the best way in terms of preventing the spread," said Dominicus.
The number of countries that confirm is infected with the corona virus
The corona virus, which is thought to have originated in Wuhan, China is becoming the center of international attention. The virus with characteristics similar to SARS virus and has a risk of death has spread to various countries. The number of countries that confirm corona virus infection continues to grow in just days. At least, to this day, there are 13 countries that confirm the existence of the case. The following 13 countries confirm the finding of corona virus cases:
Canada
On Saturday (1/25/2020), Canada, had just confirmed the findings of their first corona virus case. Launching from Reuters, Ontario Health Officials said in a press conference, on January 22, 2020, a man arrived in Toronto and was hospitalized the next day after suffering from respiratory illness. This man in his 50s had previously traveled to Wuhan City, China. The man was confirmed to be the first case in Canada after the provincial laboratory results expressed positive. Meanwhile, the man is currently being treated in a public hospital in stable condition. Currently being investigated the person's contact with others since arriving in Toronto.
China
China became the country that was accused of being the source of the corona virus. Launching from CNET, currently the corona virus in the country has resulted in the death of 56 people, and there are 2,000 cases reported. The corona virus was first identified on December 31 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The population of 11 million and its location connected to other regions is estimated to make the corona virus spread to other cities, even abroad. Quoted from CNBC, in order to handle this case, China allocated 1 billion yuan or US $ 145 million to handle the outbreak. Besides China, special administrative regions of Macau and Hong Kong also confirmed cases of the corona virus. The gambling center city controlled by China confirmed its first corona virus case based on Xinhua reports on Wednesday (01/22/2020). Survivors in Macau are 52-year-old women who are tourists from Wuhan. While in Hong Kong, launching from CNBC, the Hong Kong Health Authority has confirmed five cases of corona virus in the country that are all related to Wuhan. The local Health Authority said 122 people were also being treated for suspected disease. Due to the outbreak of the corona virus, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Saturday (1/25/2020) announced a school holiday extended to February 17 and canceled all official visits to China. The Guardian said Lam would block direct flights and trains from Wuhan that would enter Hong Kong.
Japan
Quoting from Rappler, on January 16, 2020, the Japanese Ministry of Health confirmed its first case. The corona virus was confirmed to infect a man who had just visited Wuhan. Then, on Friday (1/24/2020), the Japanese Health Authority confirmed the second case. Kyodo news agency reported that the patient was a man in his 40s who was from Wuhan and was on his way to Japan.
Singapore
Virus On Thursday (1/23/2020), the country reported the findings of its first virus case. The patient is a 66-year-old man from Wuhan who arrived in Singapore with his family on Monday (1/19/2020). The man experienced a sore throat even though he did not have a fever during the trip to Singapore. These findings led Singaporean authorities to sterilize and close the room at the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Hotel which was inhabited by the man. Deputy Executive Director of the Shangri-La Group for Southeast Asia and Australasia Josef Dolp said they were currently in the process of cleaning up the spread of the corona virus.
Malaysia
On Saturday (1/25/2020), Indonesia's neighboring country also confirmed its first corona virus case. Reporting from Reuters, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the infected people were 65-year-old women and their two grandchildren aged 11 and 2 years. The woman is the wife of a 66-year-old man who is positively infected by the corona virus in Singapore.
South Korea
On January 20, 2020, South Korea confirmed the first case of corona virus infection. The corona virus infects 35-year-old women who fly from Wuhan, China. This was confirmed after the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Korea (KCDC) said the woman tested positive for the latest type of corona virus.
Taiwan
On January 22, 2020, Taiwan confirmed its first corona virus case. The corona virus infects Taiwanese women in their 50s who live and work in Wuhan. When he arrived at Taiwan Airport, he was rushed to the hospital for showing symptoms of the corona virus from cough fever to sore throat. The Taiwanese government still asks its people not to panic over the findings of the case. Because, the woman was identified as soon as she arrived in Taiwan.
Thailand
On Friday (01/24/2020), the Thai Ministry of Health confirmed two mysterious cases resembling SARS which infected 2 tourists from Wuhan, China. Initially, the case findings began on Monday (1/13/2020) when a body temperature scanner at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand detected symptoms of the corona virus in the body of a 74-year-old woman. When he was taken to the hospital, he was diagnosed with pneumonia related to corona virus. Earlier Wednesday (01/08/2020) other Chinese tourists were diagnosed with symptoms of corona virus infection.
United States of America
On Tuesday (1/20/2020), the United States reported its first case. The corona virus reportedly infected men who returned to Washington after their visit to Wuhan. On Friday (01/25/2020) the second case in the US was also again confirmed. A 60-year-old woman was admitted to the Chicago Hospital after coming from Wuhan on January 13, 2020.
Vietnamese
Vietnam also confirmed that there were two Chinese citizens in the country tested positive for the corona virus. Quoting from Rappler, a man living in Ho Chi Minh City was found to be infected with the corona virus from his father, who was on vacation in Vietnam on January 13 from Wuhan, China. Vietnam Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Truong Son urged all precautions to avoid spreading.
Nepal
Nepal is also a country that reports corona virus cases. This is the first case that occurred in South Asia according to Reuters and AFP. According to the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal on Friday (1/24/2020), a Nepali student returned home for the Chinese New Year holiday from his school in Wuhan. He tested positive for corona virus after a preliminary test and was confirmed by the WHO Collaborating Center in Hong Kong. On January 9, 2020, students in their 30s arrived in Nepal. He then went to the Sukaraj Infectious Disease and Infection Hospital in Khatmandu. He went there after having a fever for four days and had breathing problems.
France
On Friday (1/24/2020), France confirmed the spread of the virus into the country. A total of three people tested positive for the virus, two were treated in hospitals in Paris and one in Bordeaux. French Health Minister Agnes Buzyn said authorities had confirmed the two cases to be the first in Europe and there were likely to be more cases in the country. Buzyn has also confirmed the third case on a separate occasion on the same day. The person is a relative of one of the two previous people.
Australia
On Saturday (1/25/2020), Australia also confirmed their corona virus cases. Launching from ABC, a confirmed corona virus case in Australia is a man who was isolated by Melbourne Hospital. The New South Wales Health Authority currently has seven cases under investigation. Two of them were corona virus positive. Both are men who have just returned from China.