The likelihood of a traveler infected with the virus in China arriving in Belgium is currently estimated to be moderate.
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TheForeign Affairs is confident that at least 11 Belgians are currently in the Chinese regions affected by the new virus. These are people who have registered with the embassy, a consulate, or the ad hoc Foreign Affairs site.
“We are monitoring the situation and have called on our compatriots to be careful, to avoid animal markets, live and dead animals, the consumption of raw meat and contact with sick people. Foreign Affairs also urges you to observe good hand hygiene and to consult a doctor at the slightest symptom of the illness such as fever or breathing difficulties.
Symptoms
Belgian general practitioners have also all received a letter from the Ministry of Public Health concerning the spread of the virus, the main symptoms of which are fever, cough and dyspnea. The virus can cause mild illness and mild to severe pneumonia.
“Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed, but more information is needed to assess the extent of this transmission. The likelihood of a traveler infected with the virus in China arriving in Belgium is currently estimated to be moderate. The holidays linked to the Chinese New Year in late January will lead to an increase in travel to and from China, which also increases the risk of possible cases in Belgium, “said the courier, who asked doctors to be vigilant with patients. who recently traveled to China.
“Travelers who have a fever with respiratory symptoms during their trip or within two weeks after returning from China are recommended to contact their doctor by phone and to mention their trip,” added the courier.
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