Norway reports more cases of coronavirus infection

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  • 03 March, 2020
  • 12:49
Norway reports more cases of coronavirus infection
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Laboratory tests confirmed 32 new cases of coronavirus in Norway, and authorities warn of an increased risk of spreading the disease, Report informs referring to RIA Novosti.

According to the Director-General of Health and Chief Medical Officer Bjørn Guldvog, a new stage of virus outbreak begins.

"We need to work more closely with the population to decide how to proceed."

He also said that there is growing concern among the Norwegian population; people call emergency numbers more frequently. Earlier it became known that the German cruise ship Aida Aura, with 1,200 passengers on board, could not leave the Norwegian port of Haugesund due to two passengers with suspected coronavirus.