The situation has nothing to do with the Chinese coronavirus. In Marseille, 4,000 people have potentially been infected by another epidemic, that of pneumococcus. It all started with the infection of thirteen people, who worked on the shipyard to repair a cruise ship, the Norwegian spirit. These people complained of fatigue and had symptoms of fever and cough. In response, at first, 3,000 masks were distributed and a healthcare network organized on site.
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Staff distrust
Preventive health measures have also been taken: systematic hand washing, and the isolation of suspected cases in their cabin. However, these provisions were not enough to calm the mistrust of the staff. The CGT has asserted its right of withdrawal.
A vast vaccination campaign was then carried out: with these 4,000 doses, fifteen teams from the Regional Health Agency mobilized to stem the spread of the disease. The latter can cause ear infections, sinusitis and respiratory complications. The cause of this infection is currently unknown.