Have any cases been discovered in Sweden?
No. The Public Health Authority has analyzed samples of individual patients with respiratory symptoms who have recently been to Wuhan. However, all samples were negative, which means that none of the patients carried the 2019-nCoV corona virus.
How big is the risk of the infection coming to Sweden?
Small. The risk of the infection spreading in Swedish society is currently considered very low. At the same time, the Public Health Agency points out that it cannot be ruled out that individual cases are detected in Sweden due to the extensive travel. In such a scenario, the authority has methods in place that allow rapid diagnosis.
What are the symptoms of infection?
Respiratory symptoms, fever and cough. In the deaths reported, patients have had another serious underlying disease. The coronavirus incubation period is 2-14 days.
How does the virus get infected?
It is believed that the virus originally came from the animals but there is still much that is unknown about how it is spread. It can be spread between people, but no information so far indicates that it is particularly contagious from person to person.
What treatment is given to the infected person?
There is no specific drug or specific treatment for the viral disease. As with other respiratory tract infections, treatment is focused on supporting the function of organs such as the lungs and kidneys.
I'm going to China, what should I think about?
There are no travel recommendations for the new virus, but markets with live animals should be avoided. Things to keep in mind are to follow the news reporting, maintain good hand hygiene and avoid contact with the sick.