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Coronavirus

07 March, 2020 - By

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.

Common symptoms of Coronavirus

• respiratory symptoms
• fever
• cough
• shortness of breath and breathing difficulties
• pneumonia
• severe acute respiratory syndrome
• kidney failure

Precaution of the coronavirus

• hand washing
• covering mouth and nose
• when coughing and sneezing
• thoroughly cooking meat and eggs
• Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.