Angers University Hospital. - JS.Evrard / AFP

A 27-year-old woman domiciled in the Sarthe department has been diagnosed with coronavirus, the regional health agency of Pays-de-la-Loire announced on Sunday. She was hospitalized at the Angers University Hospital. His state of health is considered "reassuring". "This person declared himself at Samu center 15 following a stay in Milan, feeling symptoms since Thursday, February 27. The virological tests were carried out at the Nantes University Hospital ”, indicates the ARS.

It is the fifth case identified in the Pays-de-la-Loire region. Friday afternoon, three residents of Mayenne and Maine-et-Loire had also been hospitalized at the Angers University Hospital after a positive test for covid-19. A 58-year-old woman from Oise was also taken care of Thursday at the Nantes University Hospital.

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Measures to prevent the spread

The ARS recalls that regular hand washing is the "most important gesture" to fight against the spread of viruses. Wearing a mask is only recommended for sick people. Gloves are unnecessary. Pupils and students who have recently stayed in a geographic area where covid-19 is particularly active (China, northern Italy, Singapore, Iran, South Korea) are asked not to attend class.

For any questions about the coronavirus, a telephone platform is available on 0800 130 000 (free call). The 15th is to be solicited only in the event of the appearance of symptoms.

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