Clinical Bulletin
A Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was initially identified in Wuhan, China, with spread now confirmed to be widespread in China and in 15 countries, including 5 confirmed patients in the United States (WA [1], IL [1], CA [2], AZ [1]). Current case counts are 2,886 confirmed cases (2,825 in China), with 106 deaths. There are no confirmed cases in NH, although there are currently two people under
investigation (PUI).
- The Division reminds all first responders to practice universal precautions to minimize exposure during care
- Providers should familiarize themselves with the developing 2019-nCoV outbreak and review the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html
- Review the most recent NH DPHS Health Alert Network (HAN) message(s), located: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/alerts/han.htm
- January 21, 2020: Novel Coronavirus (nCoV-2019) Identified in Wuhan, China
- January 27, 2020: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #2
- NH DPHS will host a call for healthcare providers on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 12:00pm to discuss this rapidly evolving outbreak and answer questions Zoom Webinar: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/j/539667612
- Zoom Webinar: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/j/539667612
- Conference Call Line: 1-646-558-8656
- Meeting ID: 539 667 612667 612
Immediately report any suspect cases to DPHS by calling 603-271-4496 (after hours 603-271-5300).
