The Chinese virus also reaches Switzerland - 2 paved at Triemlispital in Zurich

Following reports of two cases of infection in France and a suspected case in Austria, coronavirus may now have arrived in Switzerland, writes 20minute.ch.

Currently, two persons are being treated at the city's Triemli Hospital in Zurich, for which they cannot be expelled for being affected by new lung disease, broadcast albinfo.ch.

This is confirmed by the management of the Cyril Hospital: “Two people are currently being examined at the Triemli City Hospital, which shows signs of infection, following a stay in China. The two people in question are in quarantine because Coronavirus may be the cause of their symptoms with other conventional pathogens.

The Triemley City Hospital is well prepared and especially has experience in treating patients who may be the carriers of a new pathogen unknown earlier.

The hospital further says: The usual and proven security measures are used in this case. There is no danger to other patients or hospital employees. “