Yesterday, (January 23), the World Health Organization declared a state of emergency in China following the rapid spread of the mysterious virus that has claimed hundreds of lives so far. Despite being told that there is no room for panic in our country, the Ministry of Health has issued an order for the Institute of Public Health to ask for precautionary measures to be taken to protect against the penetration of the new coronavirus.

Although the risk of coronavirus spread in our country is low, surveillance of severe acute respiratory infections should be strengthened in cooperation with all hospitals in the country. Initially, the order specifies that the Institute of Public Health should prepare the case definition, when a patient is considered by such a virus, so that the case is clear to all physicians.

In addition, a case management guide in accordance with international health regulation is also required.

On the other hand, according to the communications office at Mother Teresa Airport there is also a special facility to isolate any possible or suspected cases. Despite the measures, experts say the risk of penetrating Wuhan's deadly virus is low as our country lacks an airline with China and all other passengers arriving in our country are subject to scanning at the respective airports.

Source: Top Channel