13:12, 23 января 2020, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Gulmira Makanbai kyzy
Due to a large flow of tourists and migrants between China and Kyrgyzstan, there is a risk of import of coronavirus into the country. Press service of the Sanitary and Epidemiological Inspectorate of Bishkek reported.
To respond to the new type of coronavirus in a timely manner, epidemiologists and the virological laboratory have been put on alert and work closely with the national organizations and WHO.
«In the case of a trip to other countries, it is necessary to consult with a doctor in advance about the possible risks and get recommendations,» the inspectorate says.
Doctors recommend measures to prevent this dangerous disease, which spreads throughout the world, claiming human lives:
If symptoms of cold-related diseases occur, doctors urge to seek medical help and refrain from self-treatment.
The main danger is the similarity of its symptoms with influenza virus and other respiratory diseases. Its transmission routes are also similar — airborne and contact-household.
At the moment, the number of deaths from the new type of coronavirus in China reached 17 people, more than 570 confirmed cases of the infection have been detected.