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February 29, 2020 The virus continues to expand globally. And the first coronavirus death was also recorded in the United States: it happened in the Seattle area of King County, the New York Times writes. This is one of the new cases in Washington, Oregon and California that have no contact with people returning from contaminated areas.China stabilizes
China reported 427 new cases of coronavirus today, less than 594 in South Korea which seems to confirm that the spread of the virus has stabilized at a lower level in the country where the epidemic has erupted. The National Health Commission also reported 47 new deaths. In total, 79,251 cases were reported in China with 2,835 == CORONAVIRUS: THE FIRST DEAD IN THE USA IN SEATTLE = (AGI) - New York, Feb. 29. - In the USA the first coronavirus death was recorded: it happened in the Seattle area, King County, the New York Times writes. This is one of the new cases in Washington, Oregon and California that have no contact with people returning from contaminated areas. (AGI) Ant 291916 FEB 20 NNNN. The cases currently defined are more than 7,660 serious while the patients recovered are 39,002.
South Korea: "Critical moment", to citizens: "Stay home". Woman relapsed to infection
South Korea reported the first case of recurrence of coronavirus. It is a 73-year-old woman who was discharged from hospital on February 22 after confirmed healing and then tested positive on the Covid-19 test for the second time last Friday. Another case of possible recidivism had been recorded the day before yesterday in Japan.
The government has warned that the country is "at a critical moment" in its battle against the coronavirus and has called on fellow citizens to stay at home over the weekend. The Seoul authorities have recorded the daily peak in the number of infections (since the emergency broke out on January 20): another 813 cases of coronavirus (in total now there are 3,150). And for the third consecutive day, the new infections in South Korea exceeded those in China (594 registered in Seoul, 427 in Beijing). There are currently 17 dead.
"We asked to avoid attending public events, including religious rallies or protests, over the weekend," said Foreign Deputy Minister Kim Kang-lip, signaling that the country is at "a critical moment" in holding the epidemic under control. "Please stay at home, avoid going out and minimize contact with other people.
Guterres: "Don't come to the New York glass building"
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has recommended ministers and diplomats from member countries not to travel to participate in the glass building in the commission on the status of women, scheduled in the coming weeks, due to the coronavirus epidemic.
"The upcoming intergovernmental meetings at headquarters and elsewhere will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the specificities and changing circumstances," explains his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. Member states will meet on Monday to discuss the issue.
The UN limits travel and activities
For the commission on the status of women, Dujarric continued, "given the rapidly changing situation and the need to balance the work of the United Nations with public health concerns, Guterres suggested holding a reduced meeting, limiting attendance. to New York-based representations, which would still allow the commission to make decisions and implement its mandate. "
2 Italians stranded in Abu Dhabi activate Foreign Minister Di Maio
Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio heard the President of the Italian Cycling Federation Renato Di Rocco on the phone this morning about the case of the two Italian cyclists blocked in Abu Dhabi for coronavirus positive results. Di Maio was reportedly told the president that he had activated all diplomatic channels "to resolve the situation as soon as possible". The last two stages of the UAE cycling tour were canceled after the confirmation of the two cases of coronavirus among members of the cycling staff. The two are members of a team that participated in the tour.
Mexico: 3 confirmed cases from Northern Italy
There are three confirmed cases of Coronavirus, the second Latin American country to be affected by the epidemic after Brazil. These are three people from Northern Italy as confirmed by the health authorities. Two other suspected cases of coronavirus are currently under investigation in the state of Guanajuato and one in the northwestern region of Durango.
Macau: Quarantine for those who have been to Italy
Mandatory quarantine for those who have been to Italy or Iran in the 14 days prior to his entry into Macau. The government of China's special administrative region announced this, stating that the measure has been in effect since noon today, local time. Macau residents will be able to spend 14 days of isolation at home, subject to authorization from the health authorities, while foreign citizens and non-Macao residents will have to stay, at their own expense, in hotels always chosen by the authority, always according to the declaration reported by the CNN .
Wizz Air suspends Podgorica-Milan flights
Meanwhile, the Hungarian low-cost airline, Wizz Air, has suspended the air connection between Podgorica and Milan until April 2, as part of the measures ordered by the health authorities of Montenegro to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.
The number of cases in Norway rises to 7
A second employee of the Oslo eye clinic tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the number of cases in Norway to seven. According to reports from the university hospital, the employee had had contact with the first employee, who fell ill after a trip to Northern Italy, now in quarantine after being at work in recent days. The hospital director, Bjorn Atle Bjornbeth, said he believed that a hundred people had been in contact with the 'patient one'.
Israel, the seventh case of contagion, came from Naples
Authorities have reported that there is a seventh case of contagion from coronavirus, a man residing in the northern city of Migdal HaEmek. The man had arrived in Israel on February 22 from Naples with EasyJet flight 4849 which landed in Tel Aviv at 18.00. It is not clear whether the man was infected in the Neapolitan capital where he had arrived a few days earlier.
In Iran, a new deputy has also died
In Iran, a member of the coronavirus also died. Mohammad Ali Ramazani Dastak, elected for the Astana Ashrafieh constituency, had tested positive a few days ago, reports the Iranian student agency, Isna. He died from the flu and "from the injuries sustained by chemical weapons during the Iraq-Iran war". The government spokesman has announced that the next few days, in which the peak will be reached "will be very hard".
New case in Switzerland, they rise to 14
First case of coronavirus in the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. The patient is a man in his thirties from Upper Valais, he indicated the cantonal chancellery yesterday evening. A second test has yet to be done to confirm with certainty the contagion, which would be the thirteenth in Switzerland. The man, whose health is not worried and is considered good, is hospitalized in Zion hospital. Four people from his family were quarantined at their homes.
The first case of coronavirus infection has also been diagnosed in the canton of Bern, more precisely in Bienne. It is a 21 year old who returned a week ago from Milan. The woman is in hospital in solitary confinement. The woman has been suffering from cough and sore throat since Tuesday 25 February, but has no fever.
On Thursday 27 February she went to the emergency room of the Bienne hospital, where she is currently hospitalized, the authorities of the canton of Bern indicate today in a note. The new coronavirus case was confirmed late yesterday evening by the check carried out at the National Reference Center (Crive) in Geneva. The Bernese Cantonal Medical Office is handling the case and is rebuilding the chain of infection. According to the note, over 120 suspected negative cases have so far been recorded in the canton of Bern. In some cases checks are still ongoing.
Google-based employee in Zurich tested positive for coronavirus
An employee at Google's Zurich office tested positive for coronavirus. A spokeswoman for the technology company confirmed this, stating that it was decided to limit employee travel to Italy, Japan, Iran and South Korea. Google's offices in Zurich remain open, the spokesman said speaking to CNBC. "We have taken and will continue to take all the necessary precautions - he added - following the advice of the health authorities and considering everyone's health and safety as a priority".
First case found in Qatar
First case found in Qatar. The patient is a 36-year-old who was repatriated from Iran on a government-organized flight and quarantined with fellow countrymen. Man is in stable condition.
In Spain the number of cases rises to 43
Cases of people infected with the coronavirus rise to 43. The last 2 have been reported in Catalonia. One of the two, a 52-year-old from Girona, had recently been to Italy. The other came from Sant Cugat, north of Barcelona, in close contact with one of the infected people previously reported. Currently 41 people remain in quarantine, 2 instead have recovered.
Germany. Master infects children, at least 4 positive. Skip the Tourism Fair
At least 4 children who attended kindergarten where teaches the teacher infected with coronavirus in recent days, have tested positive. The Dpa writes it. The children, who attend the facility in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, are said to be in good condition.
Another 200 children from a Bonn elementary school are being quarantined at home after an employee tested positive for Coronavirus. The Institute closes for two weeks.
In Germany, in the meantime, five days after the opening, the largest world fair dedicated to tourism has jumped. The president of the international tourism fair (ITB - Internationale Tourismus-Boerse), Christian Goeke, underlined that "we take our responsibility very seriously for what concerns the health and safety of our guests, our exhibitors and our collaborators. ".
France. Positive cases rose to 73
"At 13 today there are 73 coronavirus positive cases in France: 59 patients in hospital, 12 recovered and 2 dead." Thus the French Minister of Health, Olivier Véran taking stock of the situation in France during a press conference. "The Paris half marathon scheduled for tomorrow is canceled, the Ligue 1 football game between Lyon and Saint - Etienne will take place normally," adds the minister. In the country, all events "involving the presence of more than 5,000 people in closed spaces" canceled due to fears of the spread of the coronavirus. This was announced by Health Minister Olivier Ve'ran.
The French Mipim real estate fair in Cannes, scheduled from 10 to 13 March, slides in June for the Coronavirus emergency. It can be read on the fair website, among the most important for those involved in 'real estate'.