WHO, China expert teams begin field inspections into the novel Coronavirus

Teams consisting of experts from China as well as World Health Organisation began field inspections on vel coronavirus outbreak on Monday.  According to reports, a spokesperson for National Health Commission (NHC), at a press conference claimed that experts were scheduled to leave for Beijing, Guangdong Province and Sichuan Province to conduct inspections.

Exchange of valuable information

Reports indicated that re was a conference that was organised by National Health Commission where NHC Deputy Director Li Bin informed all those who were attending on measures being taken in regards to prevention and control of virus across China. 

Reportedly, he ded that he would work alongside international community in order to dress any challenge posed by virus and also welcomed suggestions from gared experts.

During symposium, it was reported that attendees were briefed by State Council ministries and ministrations regarding ir prevention and control work. experts also spoke to worst virus hit province of Hubei through teleconference and discussed epidemic situation, control and prevention. topic of drug and vaccine development was also touched upon according to reports.

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On Monday, expert team from WHO visited Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Beijing and also visited Beijing Ditan Hospital and Anhuali Community in Chaoyang District. re y conducted technical exchanges with present officials and or experts on ground.

largest concentration of infected outside of China

total number of infected onboard quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess has risen to 454 after Japan recently anunced 99 more cases on board ship. According to reports, Japan's health ministry was carrying out tests on passengers and crews that are quarantined on board ship.

Diamond Princess is currently docked in Yokohama, a port city close to Tokyo. quarantine of Diamond Princess cruise ship is scheduled to end on February 19. cruise liner boasts largest number of positive cases for COVID-19 outside of mainland China.

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(with inputs from ncies)