on Friday morning, chinese time, it emerged that the chinese doctor Li Wenliang is dead.
The 33-year-old Li Wenliang was among the first who alerted the chinese authorities about the outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan.
According to The Guardian, he died of the coronavirus.
Community - 6. feb. 2020 - pm. 16:38 Doctor warned about coronavirus: Hospital declares him dead
It is otherwise repeatedly been stated that the corona virus is particularly deadly if it hits the elderly or those who already is weakened - exactly as is the case with influenza.
It explains the Tyra Grove Krause, who is chief physician and head of department at Statens Serum Institut, to Ekstra Bladet.
- The new coronavirus can probably infect all, but it seems that those who have been hospitalized, have been a little older - an average of 59 years old, and half of them had chronic diseases. We've also got to know from WHO, that the majority of those who have died have been elderly or had other diseases, she says.
But, as always, there is no rule without exceptions.
- We do not know whether the doctor has had other diseases, and it is of course deeply unfortunate, but not entirely unexpected, that one can die of the disease even though you are young and healthy, but it looks so far out to happen very rarely, she rolls fast.
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the Same message comes from a professor in experimental virology Allan Randrup Thomsen from the Department of International Health, Immunology and Microbiology at Copenhagen University.
- the Case shows clearly that one cannot speak categorically about the type of topics, he explains to Extra Bladet.
He adds that they do not know with certainty what makes a person susceptible to infectious diseases. In addition, the doctor may have been pressured.
- We do not know whether he has been under particular stress, sounds it.
Doctors at work at the Zhongnan hospital at Wuhan University. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix
Finally, Allan Randrup Thomsen, to the amount that the infection also may have had an impact.
- Experience shows that they are more predisposed if you are exposed to much infection, and he has by all accounts been in an extreme situation, " he concludes.
Li Wenliang warned his colleagues about the then unknown virus in the end of december.
3. January, he was detained by police in Wuhan in order to 'spread false rumors', writes The Guardian.
He was forced to write that he had broken the law and disturbed the public peace and order.
After his death has Verdensundhedsorganisationen, the WHO, hailed Li Wenliang on Twitter.
- We are deeply saddened by dr. Li Wenliangs death. We should all pay tribute to his work, with regard to the outbreak of the coronavirussen, quoted the WHO as its director, Mike Ryan, to pronounce.
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Should you travel? Here is what you need to be aware of
the Ministry of foreign affairs advises against all unnecessary travel to China. There is otherwise no destinations, for which the ministry recommends to avoid as a result of coronavirussen.
If you experience symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath and fever, and, in addition, either have been present in the Hubei province in China or had contact with a person who may be infected by the coronavirus, recommends the national board of Health, to be examined by a doctor.
Be aware of the foreign ministry's travel advice and the local authorities updates on the situation.
in Addition, you can do the following:
Ensure good hand hygiene by washing hands with soap often and use håndspritSørge for good fødevarehygiejneUndgå contact with both live and dead animals on the madmarkederUndgå close contact with persons who appear ill (eg people as hosts)to Study the situation in the local sundhedsvæsenSørge to repatriation in case of illness is covered by travel insurancethe Disease after the return home can be caused by many things other than coronaviruses, and if not you have had symptoms 14 days after the return home, it is unlikely that you are infected.
If you experience symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath and fever within 14 days, you should be at home and contact the doctor by telephone so that the doctor can take precautions in relation to smittebeskyttelse before you to be attended to.
Coronavirus is not airborne, but if the authorities in the country where the aircraft has landed, will get the information on to a passenger has been sick with coronavirus, they will contact passengers who may have been exposed to infection. It will normally include passengers who sat within two seats of the member in all directions.
Source: the national board of Health
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