All About Noval Coronovirus (Covid-19) And His Symptoms

April 23, 2020
Health

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).

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Is A New Strain That Was Discovered In 2019 And 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 Signs Of Infection Include Respiratory Symptoms, Fever, Cough, Shortness Of Breath And Breathing Difficulties. In More Severe Cases, Infection Can Cause Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Kidney Failure And Even Death.

Standard Recommendations To Prevent Infection Spread Include Regular 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.

Protection Measures For Persons Who Are In Or Have Recently Visited (Past 14 Days) Areas Where COVID-19 Is Spreading

Follow The Guidance Which Is Mentioned Here (Protect Yourself).

Stay At Home If You Begin To Feel Unwell, Even With Mild Symptoms Such As Headache And Slight Runny Nose, Until You Recover. Why? Avoiding Contact With Others And Visits To Medical Facilities Will Allow These Facilities To Operate More Effectively And Help Protect You And Others From Possible COVID-19 And Other Viruses.

If You Develop Fever, Cough And Difficulty Breathing, Seek Medical Advice Promptly As This May Be Due To A Respiratory Infection Or Other Serious Condition. Call In Advance And Tell Your Provider Of Any Recent Travel Or Contact With Travelers. Why? Calling In Advance Will Allow Your Health Care Provider To Quickly Direct You To The Right Health Facility. This Will Also Help To Prevent Possible Spread Of COVID-19 And Other Viruses.