You
must have heard of the epidemic occurrence of Coronavirus at this time with a
high probability of becoming a pandemic if not well-curtailed. This article
speaks on quick facts that you need to know about the deadly virus to keep you
and your loved ones safe this period.
While you don’t have to be scared, not
less than one hundred and thirty-two (132) people have been confirmed dead in
China, the origin of its outbreak as at 28th January 2020. Approximately five
thousand, nine hundred and seventy-four (5,974) are infected with the deadly
virus as of date. The good news is that about one hundred and two (102) persons
have been cured [1].
Some of these individuals are outside China as detection was not quick enough
to contain them. Two European occurrences
have been confirmed in France [2].
Nevertheless, serious work is underway by various health organizations to put everything
in order.
COLD QUICK FACTS
- The
Coronavirus can cause nose infection, in the upper throat and also sinuses
such as sore throat and cough.
- A
typical Coronovirus is harmless and self-limiting when expressed or
treated with over-the-counter medications.
- However,
there have some dangerous types isolated. An example is the Middle East
Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus responsible for some MER outbreaks in
2012, 2014, and 2015. Another is the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(SARS) virus responsible for about 774 deaths in 2003.
- The
latest Coronavirus, responsible for the present outbreak, is the 2019-nCoV
(2019 novel Coronavirus) [3].
SYMPTOMS
- Upper
respiratory infection symptoms such as cough, runny nose, and sore throat which
are common to other viral infections as well.
TRANSMISSION
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Handling
infected objects such as door knobs, face, hands, etc
PREVENTION
- Wash
your hands well with the aid of soap and water
- Make
use of hand sanitizers
- Use
nose masks especially around infected individuals or coughing persons
OTHER TIPS
- Rest
well
- Drink
plenty water and fluids
- Eat
balanced diet
- Take
plenty fruits
Further Reading
Corona
virus (2020) [online]. Available at https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus#2
(Accessed 29th January, 2020)
Griffiths,
J. John, T. George, S. (2020) January 24 coronavirus news [online]. Available
at https://edition.cnn.com/asia/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-hnk-intl-01-24-20/index.html
(Accessed 29th January, 2020)
Novel
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) World Health Organization [online]. Available at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
(Accessed 29th January, 2020)
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