Macau confirmed Wednesday its first case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-Ncov), which originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.
The patient is identified as 52-year-old woman who arrived to the gambling hub from Wuhan, the local health bureau reported.
“A series of tests found that she was positive for the coronavirus and had symptoms of pneumonia,” Lei Chin-lon, the head of Macau’s health bureau, told Xinhua News Agency.
The patient’s two companions were closely monitored while she was admitted in a hospital.
Meanwhile, authorities ordered staff in all casinos and hotels in the former Portuguese colony to wear face masks.
“We will stay in close contact with tourism agencies and require them to notify us of all groups going to and coming from Wuhan,” she added.
Prevention guidelines were also rolled out as well as strict monitoring along entry points located in the city’s border with mainland China.
