Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) early-stage importation risk to Europe, January 2020
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- 30 January 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) in Eurosurveillance
- Vol. 25 (4), 2000057-6
- https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.es.2020.25.4.2000057
Abstract
As at 27 January 2020, 42 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases were confirmed outside China. We estimate the risk of case importation to Europe from affected areas in China via air travel. We consider travel restrictions in place, three reported cases in France, one in Germany. Estimated risk in Europe remains high. The United Kingdom, Germany and France are at highest risk. Importation from Beijing and Shanghai would lead to higher and widespread risk for Europe.Keywords
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