ArmInfo.The Ministry of Healthcare of Armenia continues to prevent the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV. According to the ministry, people who arrived from China are under the supervision of doctors, and those who have even a low temperature are hospitalized and undergo all the necessary examinations.
<Once again, we urge you to follow official news, not to panic, especially not to give in to misinformation spread by users of social networks. When planning international trips, we recommend taking into account the epidemiological situation in a given country; avoid contact with patients with respiratory infections; use personal protective equipment; wash hands before entering home and before eating; if you have flu symptoms, consult a doctor, do not self-medicate>, the Ministry of Healthcare notes.
Citizens in China are encouraged by the ministry to avoid or exclude visits to markets for animal products (especially seafood); use only well-prepared food; drink bottled water; Do not go to zoos or participate in cultural events in which animals participate.
<If you returned from China and you have symptoms specific to flu, seek medical attention by reporting a trip>, the statement said. Earlier, Alina Nikoghosyan, a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Healthcare, reported that 20 tests for the 2019- nCoV coronavirus were conducted in Armenia, and all of them were negative.
According to the National Healthcare Commission of China, 31,452 people were infected with a new type of coronavirus in the world, of which 31,161 were only in China. According to the latest information, 638 people died from the new virus.