Photos: The UAE confirms 4 cases of the Coronavirus

The UAE this morning became the first country in the Middle East to be struck down by the never-before-seen virus, which experts say is mutating as it spreads.

Four Chinese people from the same family who travelled to the emirates from Wuhan in Hubei have been taken into hospital after becoming ill. The Wuhan coronavirus death toll now sits at 133, and more than 6,000 people have now been infected around the world – mostly in China.

A four-member Chinese family infected with the new coronavirus are the first confirmed cases in the UAE, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) revealed on Wednesday (complete coverage on coronavirus). The statement clarified that "all family members are in stable condition and the situation was contained by following the most necessary precautionary measures adopted globally when dealing with infected cases".
Coronavirus outbreak: 132 dead, nearly 6,000 infected The ministry assured the public about the general health situation, emphasising that "it is not a cause for concern." It added, "We advise all citizens and residents to adhere to the general health guidelines."

MoHAP confirmed that, in coordination with health and all concerned authorities in the country, it has taken "all the necessary precautions in accordance with the scientific recommendations, conditions and standards approved by the World Health Organisation".

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The first case of coronavirus was diagnosed in Chinese citizens from Wuhan city, China. Meanwhile, the health condition of those infected is stable and under medical observation. pic.twitter.com/1w7sGu1tIH

— وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع الإماراتية - MOHAP UAE (@mohapuae) January 29, 2020

The following number of #CoronaVirus virus cases have been confirmed in: Australia -7 Cambodia -1 Canada -2 France -4 Germany -4 Hong Kong -8 Japan -7 Monaco -5 Malaysia -7 Nepal -1 Singapore -5 South Korea -4 Sri Lanka -4 Taiwan -1 Thailand -14 UAE -4 USA -5 Vietman -2