February 25, 2020 Public Health Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dr. Christina Baumann, Health Officer Marni Kuyl, HHS Director Healthy People, Thriving Communities
About Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronaviruses: Large family of viruses found in humans and animals 2019 novel coronavirus – Not identified in humans previously Outbreak first detected in Wuhan City, China in December 2019 Now referred to as “COVID-19” 2
About COVID-19 Symptoms Fever, cough, difficulty breathing Spread of virus Understanding is still evolving Most likely person to person via respiratory droplets (coughing, sneezing) and close contact Most spread thought to be from symptomatic persons Risk of infection Travel to China (where most illnesses are) Close contact with person who has COVID-19 infection 3
Current Situation ꟷ Globally Confirmed Cases Deaths Globally 73,332 1,873 China 72,528 1,870 Hubei Province 59,989 1,789 Outside China 804 (454 on cruise ship) 3 • 99% of cases have occurred in China • No persistent spread outside of China 4 As of 2/18/2020. Source WHO Situation Report 29
Current Situation – United States Confirmed Cases Deaths U.S. 15 0 Oregon 0 0 • States with cases: AZ, CA, IL, MA, TX, WA, WI • No persistent spread in U.S. communities 5 As of 2/18/2020. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html
Travel Restrictions and Screening • US started airport screening and traveler education on Jan 17 • Over 41,000 people screened • Individuals with recent travel history including Hubei Province are being quarantined for 14 days • Self-monitoring for 14 days for others • Travel advisory to China • Travel restrictions for foreign nationals recently in China as of Feb 2 6
Local Public Health Activities • Monitor situation. • Implement public health guidance from CDC and Oregon Health Authority. • Partner and coordinate with health care providers. • Assess risk. • Share clinical and infection prevention guidance. • Facilitate testing. • Provide education and outreach to returning travelers. • Facilitate evaluation if symptoms develop. • Conduct public health investigation and implement measures to minimize spread of infection, as with any communicable disease. 7
Influenza and COVID-19 COVID-19 as of Feb 18 73,332 COVID-19 illnesses 1,873 COVID-19 deaths 8
Summary • Primary risk of infection is to people who have traveled to China or had close contact with someone sick with COVID-19. • Risk to American public is low at this time. • Everyday preventive actions can stop the spread of flu and other germs. 9
More Information 211 healthoregon.org/coronavirus CDC.gov/coronavirus 10
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