China The Renaissance Hospital and Peking University Hospital were completely quarantined after the record number of nCoV infections had skyrocketed.

The Renaissance Hospital in Xicheng District, Beijing, located not far from the residence of senior government officials, has been completely blocked. This hospital has recorded 36 cases of nCoV, including 8 health workers, 9 sanitation workers and 19 patients or family members. The hospital is also monitoring 688 people who have been in contact with an infected person.

"The quarantine measure has been in place for a few days now, but is now enforced with the entire hospital, not just one building," a security guard at the gate of the Renaissance Hospital said.

At the nearby Peking University Hospital, where at least three cases of nCoV were recorded, 164 people who had direct contact with the infected person, including 142 patients and 22 hospital staff, were closely monitored.

Medical personnel wearing protective clothing stand at the gate, where signs prohibit all visitors to the hospital. "In order to help control the epidemic, prevent the virus from spreading and ensure the safety of everyone, the hospital decided to close the outpatient department," the notice said.

Another notice states that it is forbidden to visit patients in the inpatient department. The hospital also disinfected the entire area potentially infected by the virus.

In addition, Beijing Friendship Hospital was forced to partially block obstetrics after a woman giving birth there was confirmed to be infected with corona virus.

Compared to other cities in China, Beijing recorded relatively few cases of nCoV infection when there were only 396 cases and 4 deaths.

However, due to fears of an outbreak in the capital, the Beijing government has taken measures against Covid-19, which requires all people to the city to isolate themselves at home for 14 days before leaving. out. The new rules also require returnees to Beijing to inform their authorities in advance of their trip in the capital.