Between 00:00 and 24:00, February 9, 24 more cases of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (NCP) were confirmed in Jiangsu, 4 of which were mild cases, and 20 moderate cases. 21 more have been cured and discharged from hospital.
Of the newly confirmed cases, 7 were in Nanjing, 3 in Wuxi, 4 in Xuzhou, 2 in Suzhou, 1 in Nantong, 3 in Lianyungang, 2 in Huai’an, 1 in Yancheng, and 1 in Taizhou. The oldest patient was 80, and the youngest, 7. 12 were male and 12, female. All are currently under treatment in designated hospitals.
As of 24:00, February 9, 492 cases have been reported in Jiangsu accumulatively, 27 of which are mild cases, 457 moderate cases, 5 severe cases and 3 in critical condition. 72 have been cured and discharged from hospital. Of the confirmed cases, 78 were in Nanjing, 41 in Wuxi, 60 in Xuzhou, 31 in Changzhou, 77 in Suzhou, 33 in Nantong, 35 in Lianyungang, 46 in Huai’an, 18 in Yancheng, 18 in Yangzhou, 12 in Zhenjiang, 31 in Taizhou, and 12 in Suqian. Of the severe cases, 1 was in Nanjing, 1 in Xuzhou, 1 in Suzhou, 1 in Nantong and 1 in Yancheng. Of the cases in critical condition, 1 was in Xuzhou, 1 in Lianyungang and 1 in Huai’an. Of the cases cured and discharged, 22 were in Nanjing, 3 in Wuxi, 8 in Xuzhou, 6 in Changzhou, 11 in Suzhou, 2 in Nantong, 4 in Lianyungang, 5 in Huai’an, 3 in Yancheng, 2 in Yangzhou, 1 in Zhenjiang and 5 in Taizhou.
Of the traced 10,296 close contacts, 5,226 are still under medical quarantine and 5,070 have been released.
Experts urge the public to reduce outdoor activities, especially crowd gathering. Avoid using public transportation and open windows for ventilation when driving a private car. Do not go to public places with closed, limited space or poor ventilation, especially mahjong parlors. Avoid touching items in public places. Wear a mask when going out and wash hands first when back home. In case of symptoms like fever or cough, call 12320 for advice. Seek treatment when necessary and inform the medical staff of places you have been to in the previous 2 weeks.
(Source:ourjiangsu.com)
