First Suspected Case of Coronavirus in Upper Austria: All-Clear
A suspected case of coronavirus occurred today in the Upper Austrian city of Linz. The all-clear was given in the late afternoon. The tests for COVID-19 were negative.
Linz on alert: A suspected case of coronavirus was reported today in the Upper Austrian city of Linz. / Picture: © Vindobona.org (Collage of Photos)
As two laboratory tests today show, the suspected case of coronavirus in Linz was not confirmed.
A 55-year-old man from Pichlinger went to the doctor this morning after a trip to Italy with symptoms that suggested the new virus.
He was then immediately isolated by the doctors in the general practitioner's office and swab samples were taken.
The analyses in two laboratories gave a negative result, so the suspected COVID-19 case was not confirmed.
Mayor Luger: "The interaction between the authorities worked perfectly. The incident with a good outcome shows us that Linz is well prepared."
A suspected case of coronavirus was reported today in the Upper Austrian city of Linz, according to the office of the mayor of Linz.
A 55-year-old man from Linz "showed symptoms after a trip to Italy to Venice, which could indicate an infection with the novel virus".
He was then immediately isolated by the doctors in the office of a general practitioner.
The man was in Venice with a travel group. The other members of the travel group were told to stay at home and avoid contact with other people until the test results were available.
"The Pichlinger is currently being tested for the virus. As soon as the results are available in the afternoon, the public will be informed." according to the municipal authorities of Linz.