Coronavirus

Coronavirus - As the death toll of the coronavirus epidemic is increasing in China. Chinese health authorities reported on Wednesday January 29, 132 dead and 5,974 confirmed cases of contamination across the country British Airways has announced an immediate suspension of all flights to mainland China following orders from the UK to avoid traveling to the country. 

 The number of cases  continues to grow. More than 9,000 suspected cases of contamination are also under investigation.

France is preparing a first repatriation. A French plane will land on Thursday in Wuhan, home of the epidemic, to bring the first French nationals home according to Minister of Health Agnès Buzyn. These people will be subject to a quarantine of 14 days upon their return.

 

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