The COVID-19 or formely known as 2019-nCoV was discovered in 2019 from an outbreak of mostly mild to sometimes severe respiratory diseases in Wuhan, China, hence the designation "2019" and "n" for a novel or new. It belongs to the family of coronavirus, one of about 7 knowns, including those that cause the common colds, flu and the deadlier SARS and MERS, to infect animals and humans.
The COVID-19 or formely known as 2019-nCoV are fairly common in many species including cats, cattle, camels, civets, and bats but the Wuhan (market) experience has recently suggested that the virus has evolved and had caused the animal to human transmission and infection resulting to clinical disease. Human-to-Human transmission has since been the major source of infection. Once a person gets infected, he can spread the virus mainly through aerosolized respiratory droplets when he sneezes or coughs out the virus, much in the same way as the common flu, SARS and MERS are transmitted. Theoretically, the main route of infection is through the respiratory route meaning by inhaling the virus, but as discovered can be had through direct mucosal contact from exposed bodily parts or contaminated sources but apparently less likely from objects and clothing.
COVID-19 is said to be started from the city of Wuhan, in the province of Hubei in China. More than 80 died from the infection and 4,000 were affected.
What is the 2019 Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19?
2019 Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19 is the latest type of coronavirus. The other strains of coronavirus cause a common cold; others - such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) - cause serious illness and can be fatal.
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2019 Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Mild Symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough
- Cold
- Respiratory Problems
- Shortness Of Breath
- Pneumonia
- Acute Respiratory syndrome
- Kidney Failure
- Death
How is the 2019 Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19 transmitted?
Human-to-human transmission of the virus occurs when the person who carries it is approached, for example, at home, at work, or in the hospital.
How to prevent the spread of the 2019 coronavirus Disease or 2010-nCoV?
- Avoid people with fever, cough, and colds.
- Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
- Always wash your hands with soap and water.
- Do not touch coronavirus-infected animals.
- Cook your food well like meat and fish.
- Use alcohol-based hand rub.
