Introduction
What is Coronavirus?
- Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from a common cold to severe disease.
- Symptoms include fever, cough runny, nose, sore throat, and breathing difficulties, with acute respiratory distress syndrome in severe cases.
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Where & How did the COVID-19 infection start?
- The first known and reported case emerged from the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 19.
- The Source of the outbreak has not been identified but 2 research papers have pointed to bats and snakes as the possible culprits.
How Far
How Far has the Coronavirus spread?
Cases are being reported in
- Hong Kong
- Macao
- Japan
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- USA
- France
- Australia
How Many
How many Coronavirus cases have been confirmed?
- Currently there are more than 4,000 known cases.
- Around 106 people have succumbed to the disease. Most experts expect this number to rise.
India
How is India responding to Coronavirus?
- According to the Health Ministry, 9150 passengers have been screened for the novel coronavirus. No such case has been reported in India till now.
- People traveling from China are being screened at 7 airports - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Cochin.
Treatment
Is there a course of TREATMENT?
There is no vaccine to combat coronavirus yet, however, here's what you can do:
- Set up a humidifier in your home/bedroom
- Take hot showers to relieve sore throats & cough
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Contact your doctor to start the medication if symptoms persist
WHO
Recommendation from WHO
- Wash your hands with soap frequently
- Avoid close contact with those displaying symptoms
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing/sneezing
- Consume only thoroughly cooked meat & eggs
- Avoid direct contact with live animals at markets
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Chinese authorities identified the new coronavirus, which has resulted in more than a thousand confirmed cases in China, including cases outside Wuhan City. Additional cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States. There are ongoing investigations to learn more.
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