Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) early-stage importation risk to Europe, January 2020

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Authors

Giulia Pullano · Sorbonne Université

Francesco Pinotti · Inserm

Eugenio Valdano · University of California, Los Angeles

Pierre‐Yves Boëlle · Inserm

Chiara Poletto · Inserm

Vittoria Colizza · Inserm

Abstract

As at 27 January 2020, 42 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases were confirmed outside China. We estimate the risk of case importation to Europe from affected areas in China via air travel. We consider travel restrictions in place, three reported cases in France, one in Germany. Estimated risk in Europe remains high. The United Kingdom, Germany and France are at highest risk. Importation from Beijing and Shanghai would lead to higher and widespread risk for Europe.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts COVID-19 impact on air quality COVID-19 epidemiological studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Eurosurveillance

Volume 25, Issue 4

DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2020.25.4.2000057

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