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COVID-19 quarantine updates: 2,424 people in institutional quarantine; 90,292 in self-isolation

A number of 2,424 people are in institutional quarantine on the Romanian soil, and another 90,292 in isolation at home and under medical monitoring, as a result of the epidemic with the novel coronavirus, the Strategic Communication Group (GCS), the official novel coronavirus communication task force, reported on Monday.

Robust health system best shield against epidemics, says WHO’s Margaret Harris

The novel coronavirus outbreak took many countries by surprise, causing delays in lockdown measures that are resulting in thousands of deaths. But how unexpected, really, was the appearance of SARS-CoV-2 and how seriously do we need to take various "miracle cures" being touted by certain media and politicians?

United Kingdom declares coronavirus a "serious and imminent threat to public health"

The death toll from the new infection in Wuhan has recently reached 908, with over 40.000 cases confirmed around the world. The number of those who contracted coronavirus in the United Kingdom had grown to eight.
According to previous reports, at least four UK nationals were infected after spending time at a ski resort in France.