All about the Corona Virus and its Prevention | Signs and Symptoms of the Corona Virus

Today, we will talk about the Corona Virus. Let’s face the fact. We all know what a ‘Made in China’ can do to the Indian market. Now, there is talk of a new thing jumping in from China to India. This is not just any product, it is a deadly virus which has killed over 100 people & affected over 4000 people in China. This virus has not even been identified with an anti-virus so far and is being called – ‘The Corona Virus’.

What is the Corona Virus?

The Corona Viruses is a large family of viruses that are known to cause illnesses from the common cold to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), etc.

Earlier, the SARS-CoV transmitted from civet cats to humans in China in 2002 and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans in Saudi Arabia in 2012.

Now, some researchers have been claiming that the 2019-nCoV virus is spreading by 2 snakes. These 2 snakes are Bungarus multicinctus (the many-banded krait) and Naja atra (the Chinese cobra), both of which are commonly sold at the Wuhan seafood and animal market in China.

What is Novel Coronavirus?

Novel Coronavirus is a new strain of coronavirus that has never previously been identified in humans.

How does the Corona Virus spread?

Although the World Health Organization (WHO) has clarified that the disease only spreads from animals to humans and is not communicable between human beings, there are some chances of it spreading through:

• Direct contact with infected patients
• Droplets from patient’s cough or sneeze
• Direct contact with patient’s tool & other belongings

Signs and Symptoms of the Corona Virus:

• Coughing
• Fever
• Pneumonia
• Shortness of Breath
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Severe Pneumonia
• Renal (Kidney) Failure

How to Prevent yourself from falling sick with the Corona Virus?

We believe that ‘Prevention is better than cure’. This is why here are some tips that can help you in preventing yourself from the deadly disease called, ‘The Corona Virus’.

Maintain healthy hygiene.

• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently. You can also use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue while you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid having any close contact with people that are sick with a cold or have any flu-like symptoms.
• Avoid cooking meat or eggs. If you do, make sure you cook it thoroughly.
• Avoid unprotected contact with wild or farm animals.
• In case you have a cough or a running nose, use a mask.
• Seek immediate medical attention in case of symptoms.
• Don’t make plans to travel around if you are sick.

These precautions are only to keep you protected from any chances of the coronavirus disease.