UNDERSECRETARIAT OF PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY

IHR NATIONAL FOCAL POINT EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND HEALTH INTELLIGENCE UNIT

PREVENTIVE TRAVEL NOTICE TO , CHINA DUE TO RESPIRATORY INFECTION CAUSED BY A NEW CORONAVIRUS (2019-NCOV) 30 | January | 2020 [UIES-AVISO-VIAJE-CHINA_2019-nCoV-v03-2020] 

Key Points: Risk Level • There is a new Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in circulation in the world since December 31, which can Level 3 HIGH be transmitted from person to person. Avoid all non-essential travel to • The outbreak by this New Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was declared by the World Health this destination. Organization as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The possibility of getting sick from • There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment for this new virus. this event is high, and there are no • In the Chinese Province of Hubei, transmission can occur in the community, including its 13 specific prevention measures prefectures: , , , , , , , , against this disease. , , Xiaogan, , y Enshi. Symptoms: • Symptoms of acute respiratory disease. • It has the potential to cause serious respiratory illness and death. Affected countries: (until 30th January 2020) Countries with active transmission: • China has reported 7,818 confirmed cases and 170 deaths. Hubei concentrates 4,586 cases and 162 deaths. • These include confirmed cases in Hong Kong (10), Macau (7) and Taipei, Taiwan (8). Countries with confirmed cases imported: • Thailand (14), Republic of Korea (4), Japan (11), Malaysia (7), Singapore (10), Vietnam (2), Nepal (1), Sri Lanka (1), Cambodia (1), France (5), Germany (4), United States of America (5), Canada (3), Australia (7), United Arab Emirates (4), Philippines (1), India (1) and Finland (1).

Before travelling: • Avoid non-essential travel to this destination or try to postpone your trip. • There is no travel restriction to China, however, it is necessary to apply preventive measures if you travel to some of the areas affected by the outbreak. • Make sure you are up-to-date on your routine vaccines before the trip according to your group of age. • Maintain and strengthen general prevention and contact measures to avoid getting sick. During your travel: • Wash your hands frequently, especially after contact with animals, living or • Avoid contact with sick people. dead, or people who may be sick or infected. Use soap and running water for at • Avoid crowded places or events where a large number of people attend. least 20 seconds. Also, you can use 70% alcohol gel-based solutions for hand • Avoid contact with live or dead animals, animal markets, and products that come cleaning. from animals such as raw meat. • Only eat well-cooked foods and drink water that has been disinfected or • Use surgical mask covering your nose and mouth, if you can't avoid some of these commercially bottled. situations. • Use the inside of your elbow when coughing or sneezing. • If you get sick during your stay, seek for medical attention and avoid self- medicating. After Travelling: • If you traveled to any of the prefectures of the Chinese Province of Hubei (Wuhan, Ezhou, Huanggang, Huangshi, Jingmen, Jingzhou, Shiyan, Suizhou, Xiangyang, Xianning, Xiaogan, Yichang, y Enshi) in the last 14 days and on your return to Mexico you have symptoms of acute respiratory disease seek immediate medical attention and do not self-medicate. • Before going to emergency rooms or hospitals inform health staff about your travel. • If you have symptoms, avoid exposing others and use surgical masks. Additional information: • Health Secretariat www.salud.gob.mx • World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 For any doubt you can contact the Epidemiological and Health Intelligence Unit at 55 5337-1845 or 800-0044-800, where you will be attended by highly trained personnel 24 hours a day.

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