COVID19 - Novel Coronavirus

Coronavirus prevalence and fatalities are increasing worldwide. So far, more than 90K people have been infected with coronavirus worldwide and the death toll is around 3020. Experts are not yet sure how the virus spreads from human to human body. However, they recommend some common precautions. Mass Transport Avoidance of public transportation or vigilance is very important. Coronavirus may be present on the bus, train or any other type of transport. For this reason, experts are emphasizing the use of masks in any transportation, and thorough cleaning of hands. The Workplace Even if you use the same desk and computer in the office, there is a risk of infection. Experts say, coronavirus spreads from cough and cough. Coronavirus anywhere for a few hours It may even be active for a few days. Before sitting at the office desk, clean your computer, keyboard and mouse. Public Place Specialists are advised to avoid places where people gather more or to be extra...

Following common sense steps to help prevent the spread of any respiratory virus : Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing; throw used tissues in the trash. If a tissue isn’t available, cough or sneeze into your elbow or sleeve, not your hands. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, computers, phones, keyboards, sinks, toilets and countertops. If surfaces are dirty, clean...

According to the WHO, signs of infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia, multiple organ failure and even death. Current estimates of the incubation period - the amount of time between infection and the onset of symptoms - range from one to 14 days. Most infected people show symptoms within five to six days. However, infected patients can also be asymptomatic, meaning they do not display any symptoms despite having the virus in their systems.

According to  the WHO, coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). These viruses were originally transmitted between animals and people. SARS, for instance, was transmitted from civet cats to humans while MERS moved to humans from a type of camel. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. The name coronavirus comes from the Latin word corona, meaning crown or halo. Under an electron microscope, the image of the virus looks like a solar corona. The novel coronavirus, identified by Chinese authorities on January 7 and since named COVID-19, is a new strain that had not been previously identified in humans. Little is known about it, although human-to-human transmission has been confirmed.