Germany: Lufthansa extends flight restrictions until March 28 due to coronavirus February 14 /update 3

Lufthansa announces extension of flight restrictions until March 28 due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak February 14; confirm flight reservations
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Event
Lufthansa announced on Friday, February 14, that it would extend its flight cancelations to mainland China through Friday, March 28, amid the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). The suspension will also apply to its subsidiaries, Austrian Airlines and Swiss, to and from Beijing and Shanghai. Some flights to and from Hong Kong will be canceled while others will be serviced using smaller aircraft due to decreased demand.
There are 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Germany as of February 14.
Further international spread of the virus is to be expected over the coming days and weeks.
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 (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 28 countries and territories worldwide. Virus screening and quarantining measures are being implemented at airports worldwide, as well as extensive travel restrictions. On January 30, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is a "public health emergency of international concern."
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. Individuals are advised to take precautionary measures to reduce their risk of contracting the virus:
- Avoid all contact with animals (dead or alive); avoid eating animal products that are undercooked; avoid all markets where animals are sold
- Avoid all close contact with people displaying symptoms of the disease (e.g. difficulties breathing)
- Frequently wash hands and wear a face mask
- Individuals within China developing symptoms of pneumonia are advised to seek medical attention, avoid contact with other people, and wash hands regularly
- Adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments
- Travelers returning from China developing symptoms of pneumonia are advised to call emergency services before going to the doctor or hospital to avoid spread of the disease.
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