Source: Ministry of Health Malaysia

The Novel Coronavirus is the topic of table talks during the 2020 Chinese New Year dinners. Since then, I have decided to share a bit of information and preventive tips that you can take. The virus has not been confirmed to be airborne however, it is spread through contact of bodily fluids. On top of the facial masks, it is also helpful to take up good hygiene practices such as washing your hands more often or having a hand sanitiser in hand.


Source: The Guardian, AFP

[Update on CoronaVirus cases in Malaysia]
29 Jan 2020:

Current Cases confirmed in Malaysia is SEVEN who are Chinese Nationals. One suspected CoronaVirus case is pending test results.

Globally
Current confirmed cases stand at 6159 cases at the time of writing this across 19 countries spreading as far as UAE, USA and several Western European countries.

Countries like United States of America, France, New Zealand and Australia are looking to evacuate their citizens from the Epicentre of the spread of the virus while Malaysia has issued a temporary suspension towards citizens from Hubei Province.

Source: CNA, Bernama, Baselab

Tags: Wuhan Virus , coronavirus , Malaysia , evacuation ,

[Novel Coronavirus 2020 Update]

Malaysia
Johor Bahru confirms the EIGHTH case today, a 49 year old Chinese National, who is currently being treated in Isolation Ward in Hospital Permai, Johor.

Source: The Edge Markets

Globally
The total of confirmed infected with the virus has jumped to 7835 at the time of writing this with Philippines and India detected their first case of infection. This brings the total number of countries with confirmed cases to 22.



According to UM Expert Professor Dr Sazaly Abu Bakar, patients diagnosed with the infection has high possibility of recovery due to its low fatality rate.

Source: New Straits Times

It is recommended to take precautions like below and staying vigilant

[Novel CoronaVirus Update] 3 Feb 2020

Globally, the virus has infected 14,643 across 27 countries. Countries like Indonesia, South Korea, New Zealand joins the ban on visitors from the epicentre of the virus. As of writing this, the death toll of the virus has reached 305, whereby the victims are mostly reportedly with pre existing complications.
Source: BaseLabs



Malaysia
A total of 117 Malaysians and 24 non citizens (spouses and relatives) are scheduled to be evacuated from Wuhan today. The number of confirmed cases remains at Eight as of 2 February 2020.

Source: NST

Hi, I found this interview that asked similar question to what you are asking (risk to pregnancy). the professors answered the following;
Q: How does the virus affect pregnant women and will it be transmitted to the unborn child?

Prof Wang: It is not known yet.

Prof Gray: Unknown, but pregnant women are often at increased risk of respiratory infections.

Asst Prof Anderson: Currently there is not enough information available to determine if there is maternal transmission to the unborn child.

A pregnant woman may develop more severe disease as they are immunocompromised and are more susceptible to complications of respiratory infections.


Source: Channel News Asia; FAQ: Wuhan coronavirus and its outbreak at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singap...tbreak-12373466

Additionally, Currently Japan has 20 confirmed cases and 0 deaths and 1 cured of the virus. (as at 1600hrs The Edge). Hope this information helps you to make a decision.

[Update 4 FEB 2020)

Malaysia has confirmed 10 cases infected with 2019-nCoV. 9 of which are Chinese Nationals and ONE case is a local man who attended an International Conference which was attended by some Chinese Nationals in a neighbouring country.

The flight carrying Malaysians and non citizen family members from Wuhan has arrived in KLIA this morning where the passengers are being screened at the Air Disaster Unit in KLIA itself. According to The Star, passengers who show symptoms will be sent to the hospital immediately while others who don't will be sent to a monitoring centre.

Globally, there are 20,676 confirmed cases of infected victims, 680 cured cases (Source The Edge) and 427 deaths. Based on the interview conducted by Channel News Asia, the virus is highly treatable and has a low mortality rate which makes recovery likely.

No details on the what treatments were given but most articles mentions after medical care. So these are admitted patients and received medical attention as well as quarantine. but as of today, 905 cured.

First patient was actually cured since Jan 26.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/20...-since-outbreak