The ward was renovated in accordance with the highest quarantine standards for SARS control with independent air supply, according to Dr Peng. While some colleagues questioned whether the measures were excessive, Dr Peng insisted they were necessary. Patients infected show different degrees of symptoms ranging from minor, flu-like symptoms to fever, lung infection, respiratory failure and even multiple organ failures. "We are racing with death to snatch (the life) of patients," Dr Peng said. Dr Huang from the Sichuan People's Hospital also remarked upon the rapid development of the new virus in patients.

Source: The Star February 11, 2020 01:30 UTC