By / Fresh Reports from Jingdianjia
On March 5, two new confirmed cases were reported domestically, bringing the total to 44; an Australian man who took multiple connecting flights and arrived in Australia on EVA Air tested positive, drawing significant attention to those he had contact with during the journey.
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The 43rd and 44th confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Wuhan pneumonia) in the country: Case 43 (a woman in her 50s from northern Taiwan) was a contact of Case 39 (an imported case) before the latter’s diagnosis; Case 44 is an imported case from the Philippines (a man in his 30s from northern Taiwan).
Case 43 has no recent history of overseas travel. However, as they attended the same flower arrangement class as Case 39 on February 24 and 25 and sat directly opposite them, they were listed as a contact. On March 3, due to symptoms of fever and sore throat, health authorities arranged medical treatment and hospital isolation. Testing was conducted on March 4 and the result was confirmed today. It is considered a cluster infection. Currently, no suspicious symptoms have been reported among Case 43’s family members, who have all been tested by health authorities. Contacts will continue to be monitored.
Case 44 traveled to the Philippines with friends from February 28 to March 3. On March 2, while in the Philippines, they experienced bloating and diarrhea. On March 3, after returning to Taiwan, they sought treatment at a clinic for a dry throat and fatigue. On March 4, when visiting a hospital, medical staff noted their overseas travel history and symptoms, leading to testing and confirmation today. The patient has been admitted to a negative pressure isolation ward. No suspicious symptoms have been reported among cohabiting contacts. Based on the patient’s activities prior to symptom onset, infection overseas is considered more likely.
Foreign media reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 (Wuhan pneumonia) in South Australia involving a person who had recently traveled to Taiwan. On March 5, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) stated that it had inquired with Australian authorities about the identity of the 58-year-old foreign national. Based on current information, a potential case has been identified: the individual traveled from London, UK, via Bangkok to Taiwan on February 22, entering on February 23. On the evening of February 27, they visited a clinic due to coughing and a runny nose, and left Taiwan on March 2.
Preliminary assessment indicates a higher likelihood that this individual was infected overseas and developed symptoms in Taiwan. Contact tracing for the period of February 23 to March 2 is actively underway through various channels. The CECC advises the public not to panic excessively.
International Outbreak
According to data released by China's Centers for Disease Control and reports from health commissions across provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions, there have been a total of 80,409 confirmed cases across all 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau SARs), an increase of 139 from the previous day, with 3,012 deaths.
Globally, there have been 14,726 confirmed cases across 80 countries/regions; the highest numbers are in South Korea (5,766), Italy (3,089), Iran (2,922), the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan (687, including 5 domestic cases), and Japan (321). Among these, there have been 264 deaths, mostly in Italy (107), Iran (92), South Korea (35), the Diamond Princess (6), Japan (6), and the United States (6).
Travel Epidemic Alerts
In response to the global development of the Wuhan pneumonia outbreak, the Command Center has currently designated Mainland China (including Hong Kong and Macau), South Korea, Italy, and Iran as Level 3 travel warnings; Japan and Singapore as Level 2 alerts; and Thailand as Level 1 caution.
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