The most fetal spreading virus.. The Coronavirus AKA 2019-nCoV
First of all, What is Coronavirus?
Coronavirus is a common virus among animals worldwide. It is rare, but possible for coronavirus to evolve and spread from animals to humans. This involves in causing respiratory illnesses such as cold, and in some cases, the viruses can cause lower – respiratory tract illnesses such as pneumonia and bronchitis.
As New York Times reported, about 2,062 individuals has been effected, and 56 deaths has been reporter. As of January 26, 2020 this infection has been confirmed to have spread to Australia, France, Canada, United States, and seven countries in Asia.
Where did the Virus come from exactly?
Initial encounter of the virus started off at Wuhan in people who had visited local seafood and animals market. After comparing genetic sequences of more than 200 coronaviruses that infect various animals around the world, suggested that it has likely originated in snakes. For more details on the virus itself read at Journal of Medical Virology
However, the virus is not fully understood and experts are still trying to figure out the originality of the virus. It is unclear at this moment, if it was a snake, bat or other wildlife animals in the seafood market in Wuhan, China.
How is it spreading so fast?
2019-nCoV is spread via:
- Air (from viral particles from a cough or sneeze)
- Close personal Contact (touching or shaking hands)
- object with viral particles on it that may touch mouth, nose or eyes before washing hands
- lastly rarely but possible from fecal contamination (direct discharge of waste from mammals and birds)
Signs and symptoms:
- fever
- cough
- difficulty breathing
According to the CDC, there are no specific treatments for illnesses caused by human coronaviruses. Most people with common human coronavirus illness will recover on their own. However, you can do some things to relieve your symptoms
- use a room humidifier
- take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough
- drink plenty of liquids
- stay home and rest
What are the actions being taken by China to stop the spread?
As per New York Times, Chinese government has called for a “lockdown” which effected about 35 million people as well as stopped travels to and from Wuhan and 12 other nearby cities. Major airports in U.S. are conducting screening to minimize infection spread to the incoming passengers but are not convinced with the effectiveness of the screening. Travellers are asked to avoid nonessential travel to Wuhan.
Finally, how can you protect yourself and others?
Avoid contract with sick people, avoid dead or alive animals, animal market and products. Also wash hands with soap for 20 seconds. According to the CDC, If you are infected by the virus, avoid transmitting to others by isolating yourself at home, wear face mask, cover your cough and sneezes and wash your hands
Visit your medical provider immediately, if you have traveled to Wuhan recently ad became sick with fever, cough or have difficulty breathing.
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