New viral pneumonia `` is the source of infection a wild animal in the market '' Chinese expert Jan. 22 at 18:13
Experts heading a team of health officials in China are likely to have wild animals sold in seafood markets for the source of the virus, given the growing number of patients with pneumonia suspected of being due to the new coronavirus in China. "I don't know yet, but it's like a mouse or badger, for example."
Zhongnan Mountain, known for blaming the government's response to the spread of the new type of pneumonia "SARS" in China in 2003, led by a team of experts on the new coronavirus in the Chinese health authorities. The team leader answered an interview on China Central Television on the night of 20th.
Jong Jong said, “The new coronavirus that is currently emerging is a virus that is completely different from“ SARS ”and“ MERS. ”The infection has just begun and it is ascending a hill. The infectiousness and toxicity are not so strong, but the disease is in its infancy and cannot fully explain the current mortality rate. We must see how the disease develops. " Said.
In addition, "In Wuhan, the outbreaks in two districts account for 45% of the total. There are relatively large seafood markets in the two districts, and we do not yet know what the source of the infection is, According to various studies, wildlife was likely to be sold as an ingredient rather than seafood, such as gerbils and badgers. "
In addition, as a measure to prevent the spread of infection, Zong will not go to Wuhan unless there are special circumstances, go to the hospital if he catches a cold, and wear a mask because the virus is in the flight I was calling for things.