We saved her this time too! The alarm that the Republic health services set early yesterday afternoon after the detection of a suspected case of coronavirus at Larnaca airport ended at around 8.30 last night, with the Institute of Neurology and Genetics deciding that the woman of Chinese origin, who was considered to be the virus does not suffer from this disease. It was the second possible case of coronavirus that caused an alarm to the authorities, but fortunately it turned out that in this case too there was nothing to worry about.
According to information leaked yesterday afternoon, the woman had visited China two weeks ago and was on a flight from Moscow to Larnaca yesterday when she developed a fever that was considered high and other symptoms of the virus. As soon as the plane landed at Larnaca airport, the woman underwent all the necessary medical examinations based on the protocols drawn up by the Ministry of Health. The same aircraft had 85 passengers and a crew of six. Everyone has completed the relevant list, as provided by the competent ministry in such cases. It was also reported that the crew and those passengers who were sitting in two rows in front, next to and behind the woman, as well as some people who had also traveled to China, were examined as a precaution. The woman was transferred to a special unit of the Nicosia General Hospital until the official results of the examinations she underwent were announced.
The Ministry of Health
The existence of a suspicious case of coronavirus was confirmed by the Ministry of Health, after the news "played" on all websites. In a statement, the ministry said that in case the test results prove positive in the coronavirus, the protocols for transporting high-risk passengers in isolation, in a specially designed area will be activated and the other passengers will be informed about home restraint. Specifically, the announcement notes the following: "Following information received by the Ministry of Health from an airline that a passenger traveling from China via Moscow and presented with coronavirus-like symptoms, the protocols set by the Medical Services were activated. of the Ministry of Health. The patient was transferred to the General Hospital of Nicosia for further investigation ". In addition, the announcement emphasizes that the crew and passengers who came into close contact with the patient and on a protocol basis are considered high risk in case the incident is confirmed, were screened by the airport health professionals and given specific recommendations for follow-up. At the same time, the competent ministry recorded the contact details of all passengers, who were informed about the precautionary measures they must take for the next 14 days.
To the relief of the public and those in charge, a few hours later it was announced that "the result was negative in all samples of a patient under investigation for coronavirus, according to information received tonight by the Ministry of Health from the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics". According to the announcement, the patient, who shows an improved clinical condition, will remain for treatment, for precautionary reasons.
Source: politis