10.1055/a-1128-4313
We are all aware of the outbreak of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China, particularly
in Wuhan city and Hubei province. Recent updates have shown that infections are now
on the rise on a worldwide scale [1], with an increasing number of cases in certain parts of Europe. Realizing that 2019-nCoV
is starting to knock on our doors, we decided to publish this letter from Dr. Zhang
and colleagues because it clearly and concisely summarizes important measures that
need to be taken to prevent 2019-nCoV transmission in a hospital setting. It is reassuring
that medical authorities under the supervision of the World Health Organization have
taken and will continue to take dedicated measures aimed at minimizing further spread
of 2019-nCoV among the general population but also among those that risk their lives
when taking care of patients that have meanwhile been infected.
On behalf of the Editorial team,
Peter D. Siersema, Editor-in-Chief
