WHO raises threat level for deadly coronavirus to 'very high'

WHO raises threat level for deadly coronavirus to 'very high'

By Violet Matakibau
Saturday 29/02/2020
Auckland International Airport advice for visitors from novel coronavirus affected countries on what to do if they suspect that they may have contracted the COVID19 virus. [Photo:health.govt.nz]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its threat level for the deadly Coronavirus to "very high", warning all affected countries should now activate their "highest level" of response.

The alert, announced overnight, comes as New Zealanders are being urged to remain calm after the first case of Coronavirus was confirmed.

A 60-year-old New Zealand resident, is in isolation at Auckland City Hospital after arriving on an Emirates flight (EK450) from Iran, via Bali, on Wednesday with a cough and difficulty breathing.

The person travelled home in a private car but felt unwell so the family called Health-line.

They were advised to seek medical attention and went to the hospital's emergency department.

A Ministry of Health spokesman said all were wearing masks on arrival, as a result of the individual's symptoms and travel history they were admitted and tested."

Those results came back positive on Friday afternoon, the person is in a stable condition.

They are in an improving condition in isolation, in a negative pressure room to prevent any spread of the disease.

[Source:NZHerald]

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