【速報】英国で初の新型肺炎患者、２名

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【速報】英国で初の新型肺炎患者、２名

2020/01/31

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/01/31/two-people-england-have-testedpositive-coronavirus/

Two people in England have tested positive for coronavirus
They are members of the same family, says England's Chief Medical Officer
By
Jamie Johnson
31 January 2020 • 9:33am

Two people in England have tested positive for coronavirus, according to England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty.

In a statement, Professor Whitty, said: "We can confirm that two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for coronavirus. The patients are receiving specialist NHS care, and we are using tried and tested infection control procedures to prevent further spread of the virus.

"The NHS is extremely well-prepared and used to managing infections and we are already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had, to prevent further spread.

"We have been preparing for UK cases of novel coronavirus and we have robust infection control measures in place to respond immediately. We are continuing to work closely with the World Health Organization and the international community as the outbreak in China develops to ensure we are ready for all eventualities."...

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