More countries reported their first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Wednesday.
Greece confirmed its first case of COVID-19, a 38-year-old woman from Thessaloniki who recently traveled in Northern Italy.
Greek authorities already shut down public places to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Temporary travel bans were also imposed on areas severely affected by the epidemic.
Switzerland announced that a 70-year-old man contracted the disease while traveling in Milan last February 15.
The Federal Office of Public Health said the patient remains isolated in a clinic in Lugano, canton Ticino, SwissInfo reported.
FOPH director Pascal Strupler said they already placed those who have contact with the patient under 14-day quarantine.
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Switzerland already tested 300 suspected cases of COVID-19 as of February 26.
Brazil has also confirmed Latin America’s first case of the virus, as authorities flagged a 61-year-old from Sao Paulo who recently visited Italy from February 9 to 21.
Reports from Reuters state that the man tested positive to a real time PCR test conducted by Albert Einstein Hospital.
