1.02.2020 09:07
(Act. 1.02.2020 09:42)
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LKH Hohenems – this is where the patient lies
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It is a return trip from China. As a precaution, the young woman was taken to the Hohenems LKH and isolated there.
Vorarlberg recorded the first suspected case of coronavirus disease (2019- nCoV), as state medical director Wolfgang Grabher confirmed to the media on Saturday morning.
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Travel return from China
According to initial information from the state health director, she is a Chinese traveler who has complained of the typical symptoms. As a precaution, the young woman was taken to Hohenems LKH by infection transport and isolated there. The country’s infection team and hospital hygiene team are activated. Consultations of the contact persons have also taken place.
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So far, it is only a suspected case
Blood and smear samples were sent to the Virological Institute in Vienna for examination. So far, it is only a case of suspicion, emphasizes Grabher.
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The suspected case was reported late Friday evening.
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The population is immediately informed of any infection
According to Grabher, a result of the samples taken can be expected in the course of Sunday. If the suspicion is confirmed – or not, the population will be informed immediately.
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