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• Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) situation report - 06 WHO 26 January 2020


• Two Confirmed Cases of Novel Coronavirus in California California Department of Public Health 26 Jan 2020
• Death Toll From Wuhan Virus Mounts Amid Warnings of Further Spread Radio Free Asia 26 Jan 2020 -- The death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in China climbed to 56 on Sunday, as the ruling Chinese Communist Party continued to shut down public transportation routes to several major cities in a bid to contain the epidemic.
• Fifth Case of Novel Coronavirus Confirmed in United States – Health Officials Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- A fifth case of coronavirus in the United States was confirmed on Sunday in Maricopa County, Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH).
• French Authorities Will Evacuate Citizens From Wuhan Due to Coronavirus – Health Minister Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- French authorities have decided to evacuate citizens who wish to leave the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of a deadly new strain of coronavirus, France's Health Minister Agnes Buzyn said on Sunday.
• China May Start Importing Protective Gear to Contain Deadly Coronavirus Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- China is encountering a shortage of face masks and protective clothing to contain the spread of the coronavirus due to the 40 percent drop in the production volumes during the Lunar New Year holidays and may have to import protective gear, the industry and information technology vice-minister, Wang Jiangping, said on Sunday.
• Chinese Health Official Reveals For How Long Coronavirus May Remain Undetected Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- The incubation period for the new coronavirus, called 2019-nCoV, lasts from one to 14 days, the director of China's National Health Commission (NHC) said on Sunday.
• China's Health Commission Says New Coronavirus Spread Appears to Be Accelerating Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- The new coronavirus differs from the previous types, while its spread is apparently accelerating, China's National Health Commission director said on Sunday.
• City of Shantou in China to Ban People From Entering Amid Coronavirus Crisis - Reports Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- According to the Chinese authorities, there are currently over 1,970 confirmed coronavirus cases in the country, while the death toll stands at 56. Other cases have been registered in Portugal, Canada, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Nepal, France, the US, Malaysia, and Australia.
• Portugal Registers First Suspected Case of Novel Coronavirus - Reports Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- Portugal has registered the country's first suspected case of the novel coronavirus, EFE reported, citing the national health ministry.
• China reports 1,975 confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia, 56 deaths People's Daily 26 Jan 2020 -- Chinese health authorities announced Sunday that 1,975 confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), including 324 in critical conditions, had been reported in the country by the end of Saturday.
• Coronavirus Infections Rise In China, Around World VOA 26 Jan 2020 -- Fifty-six people in China have died from the coronavirus, according to Chinese officials,.
• Taiwan tightens restrictions on people with recent Hubei travel history CNA 26 Jan 2020 -- People arriving in Taiwan who have recently been to Hubei province in China will now be subject to compulsory home confinement for 14 days, the government announced Sunday as it continues to beef up its preventive efforts against the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
• Wuhan coronavirus epidemic at a crucial stage; China confident, capable in winning battle: officials Global Times 26 Jan 2020 -- Although the novel coronavirus epidemic is still at a complicated and crucial stage due to factors such as the unknown nature of the virus and a lack of supplies, the virus has not yet mutated and the government's current containment measures will take effect in the near future and the country is confident that it will win the battle against the epidemic, said Chinese officials.
• China to offer assistance as US, France rush to evacuate citizens from Wuhan amid coronavirus outbreak Global Times 26 Jan 2020 -- China will provide necessary support as countries including the US and France rush to evacuate their citizens from Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak which had killed at least 56 and infected over 2,000 people in China.
• 387 railway stations using temperature checks Global Times 26 Jan 2020 -- China National Railway Group said 387 railway stations nationwide are using temperature checks for passengers entering and leaving the stations as of Saturday. The railway department had cooperated with the local governments to close 72 railway.
• Chinese schools to postpone entrance exams, spring terms amid coronavirus outbreak Global Times 26 Jan 2020 -- Chinese schools will postpone their entrance exams or spring terms mid the spread of Wuhan's novel coronavirus.
• Wuhan requisitions 24 general hospitals to treat patients with fever Global Times 26 Jan 2020 -- Wuhan, the hardest-hit city of the novel coronavirus outbreak in central China, has planned to transform 24 general hospitals for temporary use to cope with the increasing number of patients with fever, said the city's health commission on Saturday.
• China provides fast customs clearance for overseas donations on coronavirus fight Global Times 26 Jan 2020 -- China said materials donated from overseas to fight pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) will get fast-track clearance at customs.
• China virus toll rises, spurring several countries into action Press TV 26 Jan 2020 -- China is struggling to tackle the outbreak of a mysterious viral disease, which has infected nearly 2,000 people and claimed the lives of at least 56 others nationwide, spurring a number of countries at risk into taking precautionary measures.
• China's Xi Says Situation 'Grave' But Winnable As Virus Toll Mounts, Spreads RFE/RL 26 Jan 2020 -- China's president called the situation "grave" in his country as the rapidly spreading coronavirus claimed more lives and infected additional people, while countries throughout the world continued to detect further cases of the illness in their nations.
• Chinese mask makers cancel holidays to meet demand spikes in battle against coronavirus Global Times 26 Jan 2020 -- Chinese medical firms have been all out during the holidays to ensure a stable mask supply in support of the country's efforts to combat the the novel coronavirus-related pneumonia, which has caused more than 40 deaths in China as of Saturday.
• Wuhan requisitions 24 general hospitals to treat patients with fever Global Times 26 Jan 2020 -- Wuhan, the hardest-hit city of the novel coronavirus outbreak in central China, has planned to transform 24 general hospitals for temporary use to cope with the increasing number of patients with fever, said the city's health commission on Saturday.
• South Korea Reports Third Case of Novel Coronavirus – Health Authorities Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- A third case of the new coronavirus has been registered in South Korea, the country's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reports.
• Chinese President Xi Says China Facing 'Difficult Situation' Amid Rapid Spread of Coronavirus Sputnik 26 Jan 2020 -- The Chinese president has urged the Communistic Party Central Committee to centralize their efforts to counter the accelerating spread of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic.