How many have been infected by the corona virus in Uppsala?

On February 27, the first case was found in Uppsala, a woman infected in Germany.

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Erik Salaneck, an infectious doctor at Uppsala Academy Hospital, talks about the case of a woman infected with the coronavirus in connection with a trip abroad to Germany. Photo: SVT

On February 28, the second case is found in Uppsala, a woman who has been to Iran.

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According to Fredrik Sund, Head of Operations at the Infection Clinic, the woman is doing well despite the circumstances. Photo: SVT

How are they infected now?

According to Erik Salaneck, the infectious doctor at the Academic Hospital, both are "very mildly ill".

How do you track people who may have been infected by the two women?

About 20 people have had close contact with the two corona-infected persons in Uppsala, in addition to their immediate families.

They have been contacted by telephone by the Infection Protection Unit at Region Uppsala.

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Johan Hedlund explains how the infection protection tracking goes after the confirmed cases of corona in Uppsala. Photo: SVT / TT

How does the Academic Hospital work with the sampling?

In order to streamline the sampling of patients who may be infected with coronavirus, a makeshift tent has been set up outside the infection clinic. The temporary reception can receive several patients per hour.

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Tents outside Akademiska will speed up sampling Photo: SVT

What does the sampling show so far?

Extensive sampling is currently underway. In connection with the sports holiday, a lot of people have traveled abroad to, among others, Italy. According to the infectious physician Erik Salaneck at the Academic Hospital, there is a very low risk that those who have been tested should have received the infection and the vast majority of the tests are negative.

The academic hospital will have a discussion exercise on Wednesday that is about the corona virus - why then?

The aim is to maximize preparedness in case there is a more widespread spread of infection. But according to Erik Salaneck, the infectious doctor, the Academic Hospital is currently monitoring the situation.

How does the County Administrative Board in Uppsala County work?

The county administrative board went into staff position last week and on Monday, a meeting was held with the county's eight municipalities and about ten other community actors to give an updated picture of the recommendations and guidelines regarding the corona virus.

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This reduces the risk of being infected by the corona virus