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3 international reference laboratories for detecting corona virus in Arab countries

The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean said it continues to work closely with member states in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to ensure that national preparedness and response efforts are accelerated in a manner consistent with the International Health Regulations 2005.

He pointed out that in light of the ongoing global situation related to the transmission of the new Corona virus, no confirmed cases have yet been reported in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, which includes 19 Arab countries in addition to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, pointing out that the World Health Organization advises countries to strengthen their preparedness and response capabilities. A regional plan has been developed to improve preparedness and preparedness for operations in countries, through the use of a risk assessment approach, screening has been activated on entry in most countries in the region, and details of screening measures on entry are being collected.

He mentioned that health supplies, including “thermal scanners”, had been purchased and pre-equipped at the Regional Logistics Supply Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and 3 international reference laboratories had been established to detect the virus, and the WHO regional office was working to coordinate the shipment of laboratory samples..

The WHO Regional Office continues to monitor the rapidly evolving situation to reduce the risk of new arrivals of Coronavirus to the region, and to work closely with countries to ensure potential cases are identified, quickly checked and responded to..

He confirmed that a total of 1,320 confirmed cases were infected with the emerging coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Worldwide, including 1297 cases in China, about 237 people with severe disease have been reported, while 41 people have died “as of 10 am, January 25, Geneva City time”, and new cases have been reported in Australia, France, Malaysia and all cases Almost previously she traveled to China.

The World Health Organization recommends to prevent the emerging virus and reduce the general risk of transmission, that individuals should avoid contact with people with acute respiratory infections, wash hands constantly, especially after direct contact with patients or the environment around them, and avoid contact with farm animals or wild animals without protection , And WHO does not recommend any additional specific health measures for travelers.

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