Authorities this week said they were investigating 27 cases of infection after rumours on social media suggested the outbreak could be linked to SARS
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Chinese health authorities are trying to identify what is causing an outbreak of pneumonia in the central city of Wuhan, officials said on Friday, as the tally of cases rose to 44 and Singapore said it would screen arrivals on flights from there.
The World Health Organization said it was aware of the reports, is monitoring the situation and is in contact with the Chinese government about it.“Investigations are still being carried out and authorities cannot yet confirm what pathogen is causing this illness,” said WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic. He added that there are several potential causes of viral pneumonia, many of which are more common than SARS.
Eleven of those infected were in critical condition and the rest stable, they said, adding that all had been isolated and doctors were observing 121 people with whom they had been in close contact. On Friday, Singapore’s health ministry said it would begin temperature screening on passengers arriving on flights from Wuhan.
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