What You Should Know About The Novel Coronavirus

What You Should Know About The Novel Coronavirus
The basic situation of novel coronavirus

What is coronavirus?

Coronavirus is a large virus family, which is known to cause cold, Middle East respiratory syndrome (mers) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and other serious diseases.

What is a novel coronavirus?

A novel coronavirus is a new strain of coronavirus that has never been found in human body before.

Is it possible for humans to be infected with a new type of animal derived coronavirus?

Detailed investigation results show that in 2002, SARS coronavirus was transmitted from civet cat to human in China, and in 2012, SARS coronavirus was transmitted from single humped camel to human in Saudi Arabia. Some known coronaviruses spread in animals, but have not yet infected humans. As global surveillance improves, more coronaviruses may be found.

What symptom can the person have after infecting coronavirus?

Symptoms vary from virus to virus. Common signs include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and dyspnea. In more serious cases, infection can lead to pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, renal failure, and even death.

Can coronavirus spread from person to person?

Yes, some coronaviruses can be transmitted from person to person. People are usually infected after close contact with the infected person at home, workplace or medical institution.

Is there a novel coronavirus vaccine?

There is no vaccine available for new diseases. It may take years to develop a new vaccine.

Can novel coronavirus be treated?

No novel coronavirus induced disease is currently available. But many symptoms can be treated, so it needs to be treated according to the clinical situation of patients. In addition, supplementary care for infected people may be very effective.

Are there any novel coronavirus risk among medical workers?

Yes, novel coronavirus is the risk factor for medical workers because of the contact between medical workers and patients. Who recommends that medical workers adhere to appropriate infection prevention and control measures.

How to protect yourself?

Standard recommendations for reducing exposure and the spread of a range of diseases include maintaining basic hand and respiratory hygiene, adhering to safe eating habits, and, as far as possible, avoiding close contact with anyone who shows symptoms of respiratory disease (such as coughing and sneezing).

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