New virus pneumonia Japanese expert "not infectious but need attention" January 21 16:29
Tokyo Medical University is familiar with overseas infectious diseases after Chinese experts have shown that pneumonia caused by the new type of coronavirus has been confirmed from human to human and healthcare professionals "At the moment, the infection is not likely to be very strong, but we need to be careful."
Hamada commented on the infectivity of the new coronavirus, saying, "Healthcare professionals are likely to have contracted the patient many times during the treatment and in the course of close contact. Compared to the spread of influenza and SARS, this new coronavirus is likely to spread from one patient to only one person, and its infectivity is not likely to be very strong. "
On the other hand, he said, "There is a possibility that the gene of the virus may be mutated, so care must be taken because it may change so that it will infect many people in the future."
He also pointed out the point that the general public should be aware of: "For now, it is not necessary to be overly afraid if thorough precautionary measures are taken against common infectious diseases, such as washing hands and wearing masks to avoid crowds. Is changing moment by moment, and I want you to be calm and take care of the information that will be issued in the future. "