Congo: Authorities implement quarantine measures March 3

Congo implements quarantine measures for travelers who visited China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy due to COVID-19 outbreak March 3; further spread of the virus expected
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Event
The Congolese Ministry of Health announced new quarantine measures for all travelers from areas with high numbers of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases amid fears of an outbreak in the country on Tuesday, March 3. 14-day quarantine in a hotel located in Kintélé will apply to all travelers who stayed in or transited through mainland China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy.
Authorities also announced the quarantine of any travelers with COVID-19 symptoms (fever and cough).
There have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Congo as of Wednesday, March 4. Further spread of the virus is to be expected over the near term.
Context
The first case of COVID-19 was reported on December 31 and the source of the outbreak has been linked to a wet market in Wuhan (Hubei province, China). Human-to-human and patient-to-medical staff transmission of the virus have been confirmed. Many of the associated fatalities have been due to pneumonia caused by the virus.
Cases of the virus have been confirmed in numerous countries and territories worldwide. Virus-screening and quarantining measures are being implemented at airports worldwide, as well as extensive travel restrictions. On February 28, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the risk of spread and the risk of impact of the virus is "very high" at the global level.
Pneumonia symptoms include dry cough, chest pain, fever, and labored breathing. Pneumonia can be contagious and can be transmitted from human to human. The influenza virus, or the flu, is a common cause of viral pneumonia.
Advice
Potentially impacted travelers are advised to monitor the situation, confirm travel itineraries, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments.
To reduce the general risk of transmission, travelers are advised to abide the following measures:
- Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue - throw tissue away immediately and wash hands.
- If you have fever, cough, and difficulty breathing seek medical care early and share previous travel history with your health care provider.
In the case that symptoms suggestive of respiratory illness emerge either during or after travel, travelers are encouraged to seek medical attention and share their travel history with their health care provider. Travelers returning from China, South Korea, Italy, and Iran, who develop symptoms of pneumonia are advised to call emergency services before going to the doctor or hospital to avoid potential spread of the disease.
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