What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have almost the same type of symptoms?
What are the exact symptoms caused by the virus? How does it spread? When to contact a Doctor?
It is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that has never been encountered before. Like other coronaviruses, it has cme from animals. Probably from the animals in Wuhan in the wholesale market in the center of the Chinese city.
What are the symptoms that this virus causes?
This virus can cause pneumonia. Those who have fallen ill are reported to suffer coughs, fever and breathing difficulties. In severe cases there can be organ failure. As this is viral pneumonia, antibiotics are of no use. The antiviral drugs we have against flu will not work at all. Recovery depends on the strength of the human immune system. Many of those who died were already in poor health, in hospitals or over aged.
Is the virus being transmitted from one person to another?
China's national health commision has confirmed human-to-human transmission, and there have been such transmissions elsewhere.
Is the virus transmitted from our home pets?
No, you may transfer it to your pets. But don't worry, your pets won't bother you at all.
How many people have been affected?
As of 3 march, the outbreak has affected more than 89,000 people globally, with a total death toll n excess of 3,000. In mainland China, of the 80,151 confirmed cases, over 44,000 people have recovered, and 2,943(or 3.6%) have died. Over 125 deaths have occured outside of China.
The coronavirus has spread to more than 60 other countries. The worst affected include South Korea with nearly 5,000 cases, and Iran, with over 1,500 cases.
Ther have been 40 recorded cases and to fatalities to date in the UK.
How to protect yourself?
The best way is to wash your hands certainly. Wet your hands with clean, running water. Apply soap. Lather your hands, including the backs, between your fingers, under your nails. Scrub for at least 20 seconds. Rinse.
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