Coronavirus , Symptoms , Protective Measure

Coronavirus , symptoms, precaution

CORONAVIRUS:

Recently a virus “coronavirus (nCoV)” identified by scientist  china city Wuhan.  Experts says that it is originated from wild animals i.e. Bats that passed to humans , first found in food market of Wuhan known for wildlife selling.. Basically it’s a family of viruses that include the common cold and more serious diseases and cause severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties.

It is unclear how deadly the new virus is as disease going undetected. Rapidly increase in cases viral out break has infected  approximately 14550 people around the world Worlds Health Organization declared it epidemic and declared   international public health emergency.

Transmission of Coronavirus:

Transmission is most likely through person to person via air coughing, sneezing . If somebody touched an infected one or any object contains that virus.  When person touch back it's mouth nose or eyes its transfer to its own body.   air particles that contains virus also can effects others and still its  not clear how easily that happens.

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus:

1. Wash your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. It kills the virus if it is on your hands.
2. Practice respiratory hygiene, cover mouth while coughing, sneezing in order to prevent the spread of germs.
3. Maintain social distancing, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing and have a fever.If you are too close, you can breathe in the virus.
4. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself.
5. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
6. If you have mild respiratory symptoms and no travel history to or within China stay home until you are recovered, if possible.
7. As a general precaution, practice general hygiene measures when visiting live animal markets, wet markets or animal product markets
8. Ensure regular hand washing with soap and potable water after touching animals and animal products; avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with hands; and avoid contact with sick animals or spoiled animal products.
9. Strictly avoid any contact with other animals in the market (e.g., stray cats and dogs, rodents, birds, bats).
10. Avoid contact with potentially contaminated animal waste or fluids on the soil or structures of shops and market facilities.
11. Avoid consumption of raw or undercooked animal products.
12. Handle raw meat, milk or animal organs with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices.
    Protect yourself and others from getting sick.

World Health Organization